Bruce Page died peacefully in Barrie, Ontario at the age of 86. Then son of Dr. Lawrence and Ethel Page, he leaves behind his sister Mary Thornton of Orillia, and brother David Page (Barbara) of Waterdown.
Bruce was born in Hamilton Ontario in 1938. He graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston and followed that up with teachers’ college. He taught geography at Barrie Central Collegiate for most of his career and was well liked by his students.
Bruce was a world traveller who toured just about all of the continents. When he wasn’t travelling, he spent his summers at his favourite place, the cottage on the Moon River in Bala, Ontario.
In retirement, Bruce loved to golf at the Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club. He also volunteered as a board member and President of the Muskoka Ratepayers Association.
Bruce’s nieces and nephew want to thank the care givers and staff of Amica Little Lake for taking such good care of him.
Colin Smith
Posted on: Friday, January 31, 2025I learned a lot from Mr. Page during my time at Barrie Central Collegiate. He made geography interesting, and was always professional. I ran into him years later in Barrie and we had a nice discussion and he remembered me. I was sad to hear about his passing as I had lost touch with him over the years.
Bob and Ilene Crossan
Posted on: Saturday, February 1, 2025We met primarily through our membership in the Muskoka Ratepayers Association. Bruce was always a gentleman, great to talk with and a pleasure to spend an occasional lunch with at his golf club nearby. We always smile when passing his home on Sunnidale Road, remembering pleasant times and conversation during our meetings in the summer.
Marg Moran
Posted on: Sunday, February 2, 2025Bruce made geography interesting and I believe contributed to my love of the subject matter. He was always personable and approachable, supporting learners to be successful.
He was dedicated to the teaching profession and made a difference!
Ingi Gould
Posted on: Tuesday, February 4, 2025Bruce was a neighbor of mine in Barrie.
It was always a pleasure to see and talk to him .
He was a good friend of my deceased husband John Delves ( he owned a painting by John ) and Helen D.
I feel fortunate that Bruce was part of my life .