31-Jul-1932 - 08-Apr-2022
Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on April 8, 2022 in his 90th year. Predeceased by his parents John Sydney and Winnifred Graham, his wife Joan (1979), infant daughter and his step-son Derek Tomlinson (2018). He is survived by and will be greatly missed his daughter Laurie (Karl) Neubrand of Monkton, ON and son Rick (Dawna) Graham of Victoria Harbour, ON, grandchildren Andrea (Mike) Dolson, Stephanie (Rob) Semple, Matthew Neubrand (Hailey), Michael Neubrand (Maggie), Jesse Graham, Jaik Graham and great-grandson David Dolson. Bruce is also survived by his special friend Marie Tomlinson, and her children Kevin (Jeanette) Tomlinson, Jeff Tomlinson, Brenda (John) Westover, daughter-in-law Tracy Tomlinson and grandchildren Cassandra, Kyle, Olivia, Ruby and Jasmin.
Mom and dad met during their scouting years and they were married on July 16, 1955. After welcoming their children Laurie and Rick they enjoyed many camping trips as a family. Upon completing Technical School, Bruce started working at IBM on January 13, 1949 working his way through the ranks to his position as Procurement Engineer. He retired in 1990 after 41 years and was a member of the Quarter Century Club.
In the 1970’s, he was involved in coaching one the first girl’s hockey teams in Caledon. Amateur radio was a life-long hobby, where Bruce made many contacts and friends all over the world, with his call sign VE3EVV. He was an active member of the York Region Amateur Radio Club up until 2019. He also enjoyed playing euchre, watching the Leafs, Blue Jays and golf. He had a passion for photography and reading and a love of animals, including the many cats and dogs he owned over the years.
Bruce met Marie Tomlinson in 1981 at an IBM Quarter Century Club Banquet. In 1984, he and Marie moved to Newmarket, along with her family Kevin, Jeff, Brenda and Derek. In their retirement years they enjoyed their time spent at the cottage, as well as many cruise and casino trips.
Visitation will be held at Taylor Funeral Home on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Springcreek Cemetery in Mississauga.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada.
Arrangements entrusted to Taylor Funeral Home