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Garth Bruce

Garth Bruce

Dr. Garth Bruce
May 12, 1945 – November 30, 2016

Surrounded by his loving family, Dr. Garth A. Bruce passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2016, in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Garth was born in Whitewood, Saskatchewan on May 12, 1945. Brother Garry was born 5 minutes later much to everyone’s surprise, especially to their parents, Edith and Andrew Bruce. Their sister, Florence was born nine years later completing the family. Garth grew up on the family farm near Langbank, SK, where he enjoyed helping out with farm work, operating the farm machinery and looking after the livestock. He was active in 4-H clubs, participated in curling and playing ball. Kenosee Lake was a popular weekend destination where the boys took swimming lessons, golfed and tore up the dance floor. Garth attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated from the College of Medicine in 1970. He practiced medicine in La Ronge, SK, for three years after which he went to Toronto and specialized in Pediatrics at Sick Children’s Hospital. He returned home to the prairies where he practiced in Regina for nine years, then to Saskatoon for the next twenty-seven years. He enjoyed helping his patients and their families, teaching medical students and working with Pediatric residents. Garth married Pam Reilly in 1986 and subsequently Ryan, Alison, and Jessica joined Kim and Dean (from a previous marriage to Edith Dean) completing the family. Camping and canoe trips to Northern Saskatchewan, especially on the Churchill River, were highlights of the summer holidays. Winter vacations were spent skiing at Jasper or Panorama, and in later years traveling to the southern United States. Garth was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Edith. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; his five children, Kim (Darren), Dean, Ryan, Alison and Jessica; and three grandchildren Eric (Aimee), Sarah (Riley), and Evan; one great-grandchild, Sienna; and his twin brother, Garry, and sister, Florence, and their families. Garth touched many lives through his various roles as husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, doctor, colleague, mentor, friend, and teacher. He was the pillar of our family and he will be deeply missed. Pam and the family would like to thank Dr. Harrington, Dr. Peeling, Dr. Brunet and Elaine, Dr. Yadav and Kathy, Dr. Howsam, Dr. Walker, Dr. Johnson and Dana for their care and guidance throughout Garth’s illness as well as The Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital. We would also like to thank the many friends and family for their continued support and love. Arrangements are in the care of Mourning Glory Funeral and Cremation Services. Condolences and to share your memories of Garth, visit the Mourning Glory funeral services website. Funeral to be held at 3rd Ave United Church on Saturday the 10th of December. at 1:30pm with a reception to be held afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

 

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