Date de Décès: 2005-01-23
Date de Parution: 2005-01-25
Source: Fair Haven Funeral Home, Moncton, NB
Bruce C Dempsey May 09, 1936 - January 23, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax) DEMPSEY, Bruce C. - 68, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2005. Bruce was born on May 9, 1936, to the late James and Dora (Brackett) Dempsey (Herring Cove). Although his father died (1940 Pilot Boat Disaster) when he was four years of age, Bruce enjoyed all the love, care and guidance a child could hope to receive from his mother and accompanying 10 brothers and sisters. "He was the baby of the family". This wholesome family upbringing helped to forge the characteristics Bruce carried and practiced all his life - honesty, fairness and respect. In his professional life, Bruce started out as an architectural draftsman and later became a respected estimator in the local miscellaneous and structural steel business. In more recent years (the last 15) he turned to the ocean and became a fisherman in Herring Cove. Of paramount importance to Bruce was his love of family. He met Heather Rose (Hamilton-Catty) in 1957 and one year later they were married, when together they started a family and brought up three thankful sons, Bruce, Miles and Nathan. As our Dad he gave much of himself to the three boys; on any given day he could be found indulging us in one of nature's many joys, standing in a hockey rink, lending an understanding ear or ensuring continued proper operations of some electric gadget to keep Miles occupied. This same loving tradition was expressed almost daily with his only grandson, Jacob, who enthusiastically sought the ever-warm acceptance of "his Granddad". Bruce was uncompromising in his values and stood as a pillar of fine example for those who knew him. To him we will remain extremely grateful and eternally proud to have been able to call him "our" Dad. We love you Dad. Have a safe journey. May God bless you as he has blessed us with you. Bruce is survived by his wife of 46 years, Heather; sons, Bruce (Susan), Herring Cove; Miles, Dartmouth; Nathan, Ottawa, and grandson, Jacob; sisters, Brenda Hayes (Charlie), Lucy Melrose (Stuart), both of Ontario; Peggy Chase (Allen) and Frances Dempsey (Gerald), both of Herring Cove. He was predeceased by sister, Dorothy Slaunwhite; brothers, James V., Robert "Bob" and Bernard Dempsey. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Herring Cove, Father John Fletcher officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Burial will take place in St. Paul's Cemetery, Herring Cove. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com A sincere thank you to Palliative Care, QEII (Glenna Thornhill), VON, Northwood Home Care, Home Care Nova Scotia and the loving, caring support of St. Paul's Church community.