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January 14, 1947 – January 19, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the Family of Charles Bruce Pilgrim announce his passing on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Bruce was born in Raleigh and spent his childhood there. He moved with his family to Main Brook at age of 15. There he finished High School and went on to Memorial University in St. John’s where he and his wife Donna completed their teaching degrees together. He started his teaching career in Main Brook in 1969 and retired in 1998 after a long career teaching and as principal. He has provided guidance and motivation to many many students throughout several generations in Main Brook.
He would be called upon to be Master of Ceremonies at many Weddings, Celebrations and Community Events. In addition to his teaching, principal duties he was also Commissioner of Oaths and provided services to many surrounding communities. Bruce took great pride in entertaining all his nieces and nephews and loved when they would visit.He was a man of tremendous wit and humor. Always there to tell a joke or make a witty comment.He always enjoyed meeting others and striking up a chat and of course sharing a joke.
After his Retirement from teaching he discovered his talent and love of woodworking, he would spend many hours each day in “Da Shed” creating his masterpieces. When he wasn’t in “Da Shed” he could be found logged into Facebook. He would share many jokes, inspirational thoughts and words of Wisdom with the World! and a scatter cartoon with Donna’s face stuck to it – All in Good Fun.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Donna. His sister Eileen Marshfield (Allan), brothers Clyde (Joy), Ivan (Rena), Sister-in-law, Jean Ryan (Steadman) and brother-in-law, Murray Pilgrim (Madonna), 4 Nieces, 6 Nephews, 10 Great Nieces and 5. Nephews, One special Uncle, Edward Bessey (Martha).
He was predeceased by his parents Maxwell and Florrie Pilgrim and his Mother and Father-in-law Florence and Eric Pilgrim.
Visitation will be held from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home beginning 10am to 12pm and 7-9pm on Tuesday January 23rd 2024. The Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2pm on Wednesday January 24th, at 2pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. In keeping with Bruce’s wishes Cremation will take place and interment will follow at a later date at the United Cemetery in Main Brook.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
2024
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