Bruce Reginald BRETT

Mr. Bruce Reginald Brett September 08, 1939 - November 03, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax) BRETT, Bruce Reginald - Halifax, died peacefully in hospital after a brief illness on Thursday, November 3, 2005. Born on September 8, 1939, in Creemore, Ont., he was the eldest son of Isabel (Rutledge) and Reginald Brett. He was the beloved husband of 42 years of Marilyn Jean (Davidson), Harriston, Ont.; brother of Lorne (Lynn), Saint John, N.B.; Thelma (Jim Marrin), Bracebridge Ont., and Del (Janet), Bristol, England. A well-known Canadian businessman and entrepreneur extraordinaire, his career in the automobile industry spanned 27 years. Starting with Brett Motors, a General Motors dealership in Fergus, Ont., he was subsequently involved in Truro, Fredericton, Woodstock, Moncton, Saint John, N.B., and Halifax. As a developer, he established Piers Landing, Granbury Place and Water Mill Ridge condominium complexes in the Halifax area. After an association with Journey's End Hotels in 1989, Bruce, with many of his friends who became partners, founded the Future Inns chain of hotels, now operating in Dartmouth, Halifax, Cardiff, Wales; Plymouth, England and Moncton N.B., with plans for further expansion. A humble, generous mentor with a great love for life and people, and uncommon quotient of common sense, Bruce always had time for a lively discussion. His integrity, humility and strength of character will long and lovingly be remembered by all who knew him. Visitation will be Sunday, November 6, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, November 7, in Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Ave., Halifax. Visitation will also be Wednesday, November 9, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Doney Funeral Home, Main Street, Shelburne, Ont., and a committal service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Doney Funeral Home. Burial in Lavender Cemetery. Reception following in Honeywood United Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Leprosy Mission or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com