Richard Bruce Lumsden

4/8/2020

1967 – 2020

Bruce passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 53.

Beloved son of Thomas and Julia Lumsden of Elmira. Loving brother of Deborah Bordignon. Proud uncle of Caroline Bordignon and Mark Bordignon. Loved and missed by his large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his sister Donna.

Bruce lived a full life filled with love and simple faith. He was a long-time resident of the Christian Horizons Waterloo II group home in Kitchener. He will be greatly missed by his staff and his housemates.

Respecting social distancing protocols, there will be no funeral. A memorial service may be held at a later date.

Special thanks to the staff (both present and past) at Christian Horizons. Bruce was a resident of Waterloo II for the past 32 years. We thank Christian Horizons for the loving care and support of Bruce.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Christian Horizons or Friendship Ministries would be appreciated by the family. Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Bruce's obituary notice on Facebook.

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Linda MacLeod

4/10/2020 03:19:44 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. I have such fond memories of him. May the God of all comfort be especially close to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Chapman

4/10/2020 04:03:09 pm

Hi Tom, Julie and Deb, so sorry to hear that Bruce is gone. I remember him a little. May God’s peace be with your family.
Mary and Mary.

Sheila Mason

4/10/2020 10:48:30 pm

Tom Julie & Deb Our Condolences to All of You At this Sad time May You always have Lovely Memories of Bruce .Thinking Of You
Hugs From The Island XXXx

Roy Draper

4/11/2020 10:12:53 am

I was sorry to hear of Bruce's passing today. We met at Waterloo II when my sister was a resident there and he always seemed quite pleasant. May God strengthen and comfort you as you deal with his loss.

Allan Mills

4/11/2020 10:36:38 am

Julie, Tom, Debbie, family and friends of Bruce, I'm so sorry to hear of Bruce's sudden passing. Bruce was such a great guy. We enjoyed many good times together. I always enjoyed putting on a tie (& helping Bruce with his) and having meetings. We needed coffee, paper, pen, perhaps a newspaper and about twelve and a half seconds. Bruce will be missed by many many people. Praying for many vibrant and happy memories amongst the tears and sadness. Until we meet again, my friend!

Cheryl Valkenburg

4/11/2020 04:10:07 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Tom and Julie. I know Bruce will be dearly missed by your whole family. Praying for God's peace and comfort to envelope you all.

Linda

4/11/2020 05:16:05 pm

Sincere sympathy to Bruce's family and the group home. At Pride Stables, Bruce was assigned to be my rider last fall. He was such a joyful person, thrilled with being able to ride Cody. Always an engaging talker, Bruce let us know throughout the hour ride that he looked forward to or had recently enjoyed family time. And although he liked riding, he was obsessed with being able to go to Tim's or McDonalds following the ride. Every time we rode past the group home worker, Bruce would remind the worker that they were going out after the ride. He sure put a smile on our faces!

Fred J Trautrim

4/16/2020 09:05:59 am

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Bruce. He only knew me as Santa Claus. For the last several years, I’ve had the pleasure of being the man in red and participating with the special Christmas event at Waterloo Christian Reform Church. Bruce was there with many others who were full of the Christmas spirit. Bruce however, stood out! He was thrilled and would run up to Santa and with the most genuine and kind enthusian and give his gentle embrace. When it came time for Santa to leave, again he was there with his embrace. Every year, I’ve always looked forward to his joyful presence. It is a blessing to have known Bruce.

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