(Chef, Eaton Hall, King City; formerly with York Regional Police Pipe Band.)
At his home in Beeton, on Thursday August 23, 2012. Bruce McGirr at the age of 63. Beloved husband and best friend of Isla for 42 years and loving father of Ian. Dear brother of Jeanette Faulds and family of Renfrew Scotland, and brother in law to Iona Davidson and family of Isle of Islay. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family in Renfrew and Islay.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Friday August 31, 2012 from 11am until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1pm. Donations in memory of Bruce may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada Research Program, 4211 Yonge St. Suite 321, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 2A9 (1-800-565-3000, or www.parkinsoncno.ca).
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Iain says
Isla and Ian,
Sorry to read the news about cousin Bruce here we had been out of contact for too long. A few happy memories remain both back home and in Renfrew as well as one or two from Canada. Staying with you both and Gran speaking of coming back from her own trip to Canada in shock at being asked to meet the ‘chef’ only to discover he was family. Sorry that moving countries and lost addresses meant we didn’t keep in touch more I enjoyed the few occasions when we did manage to get together and catch up.
Pat Donnelly says
Dear Isla & Ian,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I have many fond memories of Bruce. He had a wonderful gift of making people laugh and that is how I will remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Pat Donnelly & family
Guy & Maggie Baker says
Bruce was a lovely man, kind and honorable. I enjoyed his company for the years we worked together at Eaton Hall. May your family be supported by all the happy memories spoken at his funeral. Our heart-felt condolences.
isobel,Michael,Ashleigh and Michael says
Aunt Isla and Ian we still cant beleive the sad news of uncle Bruce’s passing. He will always be remembered for his dry wit and wicked sence of humour. Our memories of him will always bring a smile. Stay strong. God Bless.
richard and robin norcross says
Dear Isla and Ian
we are so very sad to hear of the passing of Bruce. He was a gentleman and a great man. i always loved his company. Thank you again for sharing with us the first communions of our boys, you both helped make them very special and memories that will last a life time
Anne Ritchie says
Dear Isla and Ian,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my family’s thoughts and prayers. Bruce was a wonderful man, and leaves a great legacy of love.
Anne and Adam Ritchie
carrie dymond says
Aunt isla ian. Cant believe I wont hear uncle bruce voice on the phone again,its such loss of a good man,all our love and thoughts are with you both at this time.carrie scott craig keir.renfrew
Steve says
To the McGirr Family:
I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce at Eaton Hall when I was young. For my next fifteen years working with him, Bruce was my friend. A very caring and supportive man. Always a pleasure to be around. He has left a lasting impression on me. I have always missed him and wondered about him. It is so sad to have lost such a great man at a young age. I will always have fond memories of Bruce. My sincerest condolences to Bruce’s family.
Ian &Helen Howden says
Dear Isla & Ian, we were devastated to hear of Bruce’s death, our thoughts go out to you. He was a very dear friend to us and will be remembered with great fondness.x Ian & Helen Renfrew
Marilyn, Wes & Sabrina says
Dear Isla & Ian
May the good memories you have keep you strong during this difficult time.
We will always remember and miss the laughter we shared with Bruce and his incredible sense of humour.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam says
Isla & Ian
My thoughts are with you both.
A man of many talents and a caring nature. Lots of laughter always came from any kitchen Bruce was in. Eaton Hall, morning coffee & a joke were an everyday thing
He will be missed
John and Sheila says
Dear Isla and Ian, we were so sorry and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Bruce, he will be sorely missed by family and all who knew him, our thoughts are with you both at this very sad time. Love from: John, Sheila and Family, Islay xxxx
Mark Morier says
To the McGirr family. How sad it was to hear of Bruces passing.I worked with Bruce on and off at Eaton Hall and enjoyed the time with Bruce in the kitchen. He was a good chef but especially a good man. Respectful, supportive but most of all, a great sense of humor. I still tell some of his jokes and stories and he will be missed. My families thoughts are with your family at this time. God Bless you all and Bruce is already feeding angels, I’m sure. The Morier family
Fiona Burnett says
Isla and Ian, we were so sorry to hear the sad news of Bruce’s passing. We send our love to you both at this sad time.
Fiona, Andrew and Alisdair, Wishaw
Roberta, Sharon & Frank says
Isla and Ian, we are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a wonderful man and please know that we are thinking of you all during this sad time.
Franz & Christa Bauer says
Isla and Ian, our condolences to both of you. May the happy memories of the many years spent together comfort you during these difficult times.
Franz and Christa
Neil McNiven says
Dear Isla and Ian, we’re sorry to hear the sad news of Bruce’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Neil & Marie, Paisley
John and Anne Archibald says
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing.He will be long remembered for the great meals at the Legion and his sense of humour. The leftovers that arrived at the Manor after functions were always devoured with gusto and very much appreciated. Bye Bruce. God Bless.
Shirley Dixon says
Isla and Ian,it was such a sad day with the passing of Bruce,the best husband and father and friend.I have known,I have the greatest memories when i helped you catering so much fun,all four of us have a sick sense of humour that maybe some people may not understand.The best part that my family loved Bruce would stop by our house on his way home and drop off the leftovers…..rest in peace Bruce as Caitlyn said you will allways be in our heart, Shirley lori Mark caitlyn and Aaron.
Peter and Isobel says
Dear Isla and Ian, so sorry to hear of the sad news of Bruce passing away so suddenly. He was one of lifes gentlemen, a dedicated family man, humourous, generous and it was always a pleasure to be in his company. Our thoughts are with you both, may Bruce rest in peace, he will always be remembered. All our love Peter, Isobel and family, Islay xxx
Ken and Bonnie Pratt says
Isla and family, We are sorry to hear of Bruce’s death. I enjoyed his conversations at the store and his passion for food. His soft voice and accent was a pacifier in a hectic world. His passing will bring him whole again and we know that the menu in heaven just got a whole lot better.
God bless, Ken and Bonnie Pratt and the staff at Beeton Foodland
Josh Ouellette & Family says
To Isla, Ian and family. Bruce will always be remembered for how loving and caring he was, his sense of humor and his charm. He will always have a place in all of our hearts and will be sorely missed. Our family sends you and yours our best and our most sincere regards.
Bruce we love you and will never forget you!
With love The Ouellette’s
ross faulds says
Dear isla & ian
we are so sorry fur your loss ,our thots are with you at this difficult time.
rest in peace ,uncle bruce.
love ross,pauline,kaleen and hayley xxx
barbara faulds says
Dear isla & ian
sending all my love an prayers to you both…..really cant believe uncle bruce has gone in shock! Mum is in complete bits he will be sorely missed
R.I.P uncle bruce
All our love barbara & dylan xxx
Mary&John Logan says
Isla&Ian,sorry to hear of your sad loss,our thoughts are with you at this time
Mary&John
Islay
Rae & Gerry Milne & family says
Isla and Ian – our thoughts are with you now at the sad passing of Bruce. We will remember Bruce for his quick wit and cheerfulness and the best fish and chips. He was a good man who always put his family’s needs first. He will be sadly missed.
Gord & Linda Moore & family says
Dear Isla & Ian,
We were so sad to hear the news about Bruce….you are in our thoughts & prayers,
Gord, Linda, Jennifer & Stephanie
Peggy Poulsen says
Isla, Ian & Family:
There are no words that can express the sadness I feel for all of you at the passing of Bruce.
Memories of the dinners at the Tottenham Legion and Erik teasing Bruce at least brings a smile of fond memories of happier days.
May your treasured memories comfort all of you now and in the coming days.
God Bless
Shirley Ross says
Dear Isla & Ian…my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. A very kind gentleman indeed, taken to young. Cherish the memories and know he is not suffering….till we meet again………God Bless….xxoo
Robert and Pat Murdock says
Isla, Ian and family:
The loss of a loved one so young is always tragic. We hold dear to those memories that made Bruce so special. His encouragement and example helped mold my son Jason into the Chef he is today. We shared so many fond memories as drummers. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.