Obituary of Bruce McGlynn

Bruce passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre, on Friday, October 25, 2019. 

Beloved husband of Juanita (nee Hesch) for over 50 years. Much loved father to daughter Tracey Kwan (the late Robert Kwan), Melissa (Derek) Northmore and Dana McGlynn. Cherished grandfather to Brandon Kwan, Meghan and Jenna Northmore. Bruce will also be remembered by his brothers and sisters, David (Joan) McGlynn, Doris (Frank) Sachs and Ruth (Bob) Gooding, his in-laws Theodore (Yvonne) Hesch, Philip (Kathy) Hesch, Yvonne Boniface (the late Ralph Boniface), Alecia (Al) Nicholls, Valerie (Pat) Reeves, Holly (Wayne) Hesch, Connie Hesch (the late Abbott Hesch) as well as many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Eva McGlynn of Teeswater ON, brothers Lloyd, James (Mary), Ernest (Mary), Art (Fran), and  Daniel McGlynn.

Bruce was a retired employee (41 years) of J.M. Schneider Co.  He was an avid gardener and a member of a woodcarving club for many years.

The family would like to thank the staff of Columbia Forest, especially the doctors, nurses and PSW’s. We thank you for providing such kind and compassionate care while Bruce was a resident there.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Bruce with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes RC Church, 75 Bluevale Street North, Waterloo on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11 a.m.  A reception will follow at the funeral home in the Fireside Reception Room following the mass. Cremation will take place.

Condolences for the family and donations to the Parkinson’s Society or a charity of choice may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.