Bruce Nuckowski
Bruce “Popa” Zib Nuckowski passed away at Chapman House on September 26, 2026. Bruce was born on January 1, 1946 in Jaffa, Palestine.
He grew up in Brandon, Manitoba, where his parents ended up when they migrated to Canada to escape the war. After several years in Brandon, they migrated to London, Ontario, where Bruce grew up in his teens and developed his passion for motorcycles. In his early twenties, he met his wife Mary. He started to work for Maclean Hunter Cable and was asked to help in Owen Sound, leading to him, his new wife and 1st born son to move to Owen Sound. Bruce and his family remained in Owen Sound until the present day. He had one more son, born in Owen Sound, and made his career working for Rogers. Bruce had a passion for motorcycles, wine, gardening, traveling and supporting the troops. Bruce was always willing to help people out and had a dry sense of humour, that made people laugh. He helped raise his 3 grandchildren and had a long battle with cancer, which all started when he retired.
Bruce is survived by his wife Mary, his 2 sons Robert and Mark and his 3 grandchildren Zack, Austin and Jacob.
A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Owen Sound on Saturday, October 24th from 1 – 5 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce or your local Food Bank.
Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services, greybrucecremation.com.