Bruce Wilson Bath
September 13, 1963 - January 14, 2021
Funeral Details: Memorial services will be held at a later date
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce Wilson Bath, age 57. He passed away suddenly on January 14, 2021 at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ontario.
Bruce was born on September 13, 1963 in Twillingate, NL to Winne (Pride) and Fred Bath. He was the fifth of six children. He lived in Twillingate until his early twenties. He then moved to Toronto, ON for a few years. Then he moved back home to do what he loved, fish with his dad and his two brothers for a short while. He then moved to Saint John, NB, where he became a Transport Truck Driver for a couple of years and then Bruce and his family moved back to Ontario where he continued to work as a Transport Truck Driver for 25 years.
In 2019 Bruce married the love of his life Lisa, who is heartbroken that their life together has been cut short before it really began.
Bruce was a hardworking, fun loving, full of life and loved his family dearly. He was always there to lend a helping hand to family and friends. He loved to vacation at home in Twillingate, NL to go fishing out on the Saltwater ocean. He often talked about fishing with his Grandfather Pride in his younger years.
Bruce was predeceased by his grandparents Thomas & Beatrice Bath, Carl & Stella Pride and parents-in-law May (Eddy) & Art Green.
Bruce leaves many treasured and loving memories: wife Lisa; daughters Jennie (Maurice), and Jill; stepdaughter Emily (Wyatt); granddaughters Rubi, Zoey and Abby; siblings Cyril (Debbie), Loretta (Dave), Tom (Dianne), Diane (Wayne) and Suzanne; Along with a large circle of Nieces and Nephews; Bruce’s longtime friend/brother Alvin and Cyndi Kane; as well as many relatives and friends.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will follow at a later date.
Donation will be accepted, in his memory, for the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca
Debbie Howes
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Sending love and prayers to the family during this difficult time. Bruce will be dearly missed by everyone that knew him.
Cynthia Kane
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Out thoughts are with all of the family as we remember the wonderful times we shared with Bruce.
Cherish every memory.
Cyndi & Alvin
Ruth&Howard Linfield
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one.our condolences to you Lisa and all the family
Hugs to you all as you are all in our thoughts
Ruth&Howard Linfield
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Saddened to hear of the passing of your love one
Our thoughts and pressers are with you Lisa and the Bath family
Hugs to everyone
Dana Linfield
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Jennie , Jill and Family, We were shocked to hear of Bruce’s passing. We send our hugs during this difficult time. Your memories, pictures and stories will keep him with you forever. Celebrate his life and have a few laughs. Dana and Veronica
Augustus churchill
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021My condolences to your family at this difficult time …. Thoughts are with the families and God Bless …. The love of the ocean runs deep in Newfoundlanders and being from Twillingate myself and a Fishermans son we all know the calling of Home when we aren’t there …. Bruce may the wind be always at your back now… calm seas… and your nets and lines forever full in that ocean in the sky ….
Anita Harris
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Lisa, words do not express the heartache I feel for you right now. I never had a chance to meet Bruce in person but talking with Amanda and seeing your pictures I can see he made you tremendously happy. May he rest peacefully within your heart and memories forever.
Marc. Iles
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021My condolences to Lisa and her family and to the entire Bath family, it makes me sick to see the good lord took such a great guy way to early, Bruce was a great guy and a great friend and will be greatly missed, our work will never be the same without you RIP Bruce
Jackie Pride
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Lisa
So very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. I have many great memories of him when living in Toronto and back home years ago.
He has surely touched the lives of so many and will forever be a part of all he knew and loved.
Sending my love and prayers to you, his girls, and the rest of the family.
Stay safe, stay strong and keep his memories with you always.
All my love, Jackie
Jeff Gordon
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021I had the pleasure of working with Bruce at Kriska. He was a wonderful example of what a hard working, life loving man should be. My deepest condolences to your family. A life cut far too short!
Junior Young
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021To Lisa and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. Bruce and I grew up together in Wild Cove and I have many great memories of him. Sending my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wayne warren
Posted on: Wednesday, January 20, 2021To find the exact words, to describe the feelings, the shock and loss of such a great man taken way too soon is impossible. I had the pleasure of working with Bruce since the day he started. On behalf of my entire family, our sincere condolences go out to each and every one of Bruce’s family members. We will all miss ya buddy! Keep on truckin up there!
Laura Hone
Posted on: Wednesday, January 20, 2021I had the pleasure of working with Bruce at Kriska a number of years ago. Bruce was a wonderful, hardworking man. He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
David McDowell
Posted on: Wednesday, January 20, 2021It was my sincere privilege to be Bruce’s brother-inlaw.
He will be missed, his laugh and his stories with every detail. Woodwork in the shop, fresh crab legs on the bridge, learning how to bottle. He remains the greatest down to earth man I ever knew. Condolences all the Bath Family, Lisa and Jennie and Jill, my love and prayers.
Dave
Brian ODonnell
Posted on: Thursday, January 21, 2021Lisa, I was saddened to hear about Bruce’s passing, condolences to you and your (his) family. Take care of yourself.
Butch McNabb
Posted on: Friday, January 29, 2021Lisa we haven’t met, Bruce was the Rosedale Driver delivering flooring materials to our store 1-3 times per week.
Bruce was certainly a breath of fresh air every time he would be at our store. It certainly shook our staff as he was part of our family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Bruce and his passing. Please know Bruce touched many people throughout his travels each and every day.
Butch McNabb
McNabb Flooring Solutions
Owen Sound, Ontario
Lisa Charles
Posted on: Wednesday, February 24, 2021well said, something everyone could agree on
Lisa Charles
Posted on: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Bruce was also a delivery driver for my store. Had the pleasure of seeing him every week. We would shoot the breeze, crack jokes and just talk about life. He was the best part of my week hands down. I am heartbroken. Bruce was one hard-working man. Who from what he told me loved his wife and girls. He talked about fishing and Newfoundland. He was a proud man and was one of a kind. I will miss chatting with him and will never forget him as long as I live. I would be off work and out somewhere on the highways and I would see him go by in the Rosedale truck and I would yell “there’s Bruce” and the passengers in my car would look at me weird. I did this so often that eventually my son would recognize Bruce when we were out driving. I know he is gone but that won’t stop me from remembering him every time i see a Rosedale Truck go by. My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. You know he loved you all, and he will always be with you .