Bruce Long

Bruce Marvin Long of Kincardine, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in his 82nd year.  Born in Fort Erie on December 21, 1942 to the late Robert and Lorna Long.  Best friend and husband to Linda.  Loving father to Matthew and Kristi Van Rooyen and her husband, Francis. Doting grandfather to Amanda and Amy and great-grandfather to Peyton and William.  Bruce is also survived by his sister Gail Craig of Welland, and brother-in-law Larry Jackson and his wife, Gillain, of Fort Erie.  Uncle Bruce is fondly remembered by his niece and nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his parents, and his brothers-in-law, Keith Craig and Lennie Jackson.  Bruce trained as a machinist and moved to Kincardine to work at Ontario Hydro, first as a Mechanical Maintainer and then as a Mechanical Assessor. He retired in 2006.  Special thanks to the staff at Brucelea Haven, 3rd floor W, for the loving care they provided to Bruce (“Papa”) over the last three and a half years. Bruce’s family would also like to thank the compassionate second floor nursing staff and doctors at Walkerton hospital who provided exemplary care in the days leading up to his passing.  Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life is planned for April 6, 2024, at Lighthouse Fellowship Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Gordon presiding.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services, www.greybrucecremation.com.