Passed away at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Kathrine Eleanor (Broumpton) January 23, 1988. He is survived by his second wife Lillyanne. Dear father of Elizabeth (Richardt) Phillips, Janet (Gary Wright), Anne (Oleg) Volochkov. Grandfather of Stephen (Darlene) Phillips, David Phillips, Jennifer (Ali) Tahiraj, Michele (Dan) Smith, Nicholas Volochkov, Karina Volochkov, Brad Wright and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Philip (Shirley) and Douglas (Doreen) Bruce all of Ingersoll and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Emily Bruce, six brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 10:30- 11:30 am with the funeral service at 11:30am. Spring interment will be in Harris Street Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society (cheques accepted) would be appreciated by the family.