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Bruce Ray Bell

8/11/2017

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Bruce Ray Bell died peacefully on Friday August 11th, 2017 surrounded by family at the London Health Sciences Centre after a heroic battle with cancer.

Friends and family are invited to attend his CELEBRATION OF LIFE on Sunday August 27th, 2017 at 2pm at the Shakespeare Optimist Hall. 

Bruce was a New Year’s baby born on December 31st, 1953.  He grew up in North Easthope Township and enjoyed life on the family farm.  Agriculture was a lifelong passion and enjoyed that his work often included meeting with farmers and taking long drives through the countryside.

Bruce commented regularly on the awesome power of nature and wonders of God.  He was looking forward to being reunited with his parents William (Bill) and Emmalene (Em) Bell who predeceased him.    

Bruce (Bruno) was the sixth of ten children and is survived by his siblings Dianne Currah (Larry), Donna LeSouder (Peter), Darlene Schmidt (Calvin), Joe Bell (Cathie), Brian Bell (Harla), John Bell (Connie), Pete Bell (Bev), Deb Bell (Paul) and Denise Bell.

Bruce’s custom license plates read “BLESSD7X”.  He enjoyed when border security personnel or any new acquaintance would ask about his plates and seven children.  Bruce was the cherished Dad to Shannon Bell Hurd (Jason), Jillian Roth (Jeremy), Chris Bell (Kait), Justin Bell, Jaimee Bell (Kevin), Madison Bell and Logan Bell.  He was a treasured Grandpa to nine grandchildren: Seegan, Evangeline, Wyatt, Jake, Owen, Easton, Danica, Locklynn and Lukas. 

Bruce remained a dear friend to his former spouse and mother of his five youngest children, Sandy Dietrich-Bell.  He is also survived by his former spouse and mother of his two oldest children Sandra (Malcho) Bell.  He truly loved his large family including many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  Bruce was predeceased by his great-nephew Joey Erb and expressed that he was looking forward to seeing him again.

Bruce knew that life was for living and he wanted to squeeze every bit of living into whatever time he had left.  Like his Dad, he loved family, farming and baseball.  He was hoping to make a trip to PEI yet this summer to see his youngest son Logan play in the Canadian National Baseball Tournament representing Ontario.

Bruce loved gathering with friends and family and was looking forward to attending the September wedding of his niece Raeven Bell and Marcus Graham.  He will undoubtedly be there in spirit as well.

Bruce asked to have Memorial Donations directed to the Shakespeare & Community Athletic Association (S.C.A.A.) PO Box 272, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0.  He expressed how incredibly thankful he was for the care he received at the London Health Sciences Centre.

Please visit Bruce's obituary notice on Facebook.
17 Comments
Nancy Trachsel Musselman
8/13/2017 11:07:48 pm

My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time of loss.

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/15/2017 10:22:51 am

Thank you so very much for your message Nancy.

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Deb Bentley
8/14/2017 09:15:01 am

It was a pleasure knowing you and sharing the laughs many years ago. RIP. Hugs

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/15/2017 10:23:48 am

Deb, Thank you for your message. Dad loved you and Scott very much.

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Jeanette Tessmer
8/14/2017 06:49:24 pm

Sorry for your loss, Shannon. It is so hard to lose a Dad. Thinking of you.

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/15/2017 10:25:13 am

Thank you Jeanette. I think of your Dad so very often too.

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Nancy (Sherlock) & Wayne Weicker
8/16/2017 03:19:12 pm

So sorry to read this news - Bruce was a year behind me at Bell`s School many years ago and was a great kid - from reading this tribute, he was a great man too - thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/17/2017 10:11:55 am

Thank you for your heartfelt message and prayers.

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Mike and Dianne Kruse
8/17/2017 02:08:13 pm

Thinking of you and your family during this time. Deepest sympathies.

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/23/2017 06:07:53 pm

Thank you for your message.

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Anita (Sherlock) Buitendyk
8/19/2017 01:14:42 pm

To the Bell family, so sorry to hear about your loss. It does sound like Bruce had an amazing and successful life. It is a beautiful write up, I didn't really know Bruce but I do remember a lot of you and I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you all at this time.

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/23/2017 06:08:52 pm

The family appreciates your well wishes.

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Graham & Rosemary McKay link
8/22/2017 10:50:53 am

So sorry for your loss...thoughts and prayers....

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/23/2017 06:09:23 pm

Thank you very much.

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Darlene & Jim Robertson
8/22/2017 07:36:25 pm

To the Bell Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Bruce was a great person and he will be deeply missed.
Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
Take care...

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Shannon Bell Hurd
8/23/2017 06:10:23 pm

Thank you for your thoughtful message and caring.

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Jim & Doreen Harkness
8/24/2017 03:50:32 pm

After 25 years of business association with Bruce, 16 of which were with our Harriston and Hickson stores there are a lot of memories. Our condolences to the entire Bell family.
Jim & Doreen Harkness
Dough & Charlene Harkness
Jake & Christine Harkness
Shirley McGee
Roddy Pollard

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