POWER, Bruce Francis
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones at Latrobe Regional Hospital on Tuesday 31 January 2023.
62 years young.
Adored soulmate of Bronwyn and a forever father and best friend of Annabelle and Madeleine.
Father-in-law of Brendan and Anthony.
Loved grandad of Lore and Evaliah.
Brother and brother-in-law of Therese & Trevor, Marie & Brian and Nikki & Jamie.
So much love so little time.
Funeral NoticeFamily & friends are requested to bring a special note (for Bruce's eyes only) to place on his coffin at the end of the service.
Please refrain for wearing black, as this was Bruce's wish.
Sincere condolences to Bronwyn, Annabelle,Maddi and families.
February 1, 2023
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
With love, Debbie and John Maselli and family.Dear Bronwyn, Annabelle , maddi and families sending our deepest condolences, sympathies , thinking of you all at this very sad time .
February 1, 2023
Sending lots of love and hugs .
Dianne Gary miller and family.To Bronwyn and girls my heart goes out to you all at this very sad time I’ll always remember Bruce and treasure the times we had on our trips on the coaches
February 1, 2023Sincere condolences to Bronwyn and Family for the passing of Bruce. He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold and a tremendous sense of humour. It was a pleasure working with Him over the years lot of laughs. Memories I she’ll cherish for ever.
February 1, 2023Dear Bronwyn, girl’s and family, we were so very sad that the lovely man and friend, Bruce has passed away. It was a pleasure and honor to call him a friend and to work alongside of him for all these years, 29 years in my case. He made all the years that we did nightshift together so much fun and know he enjoyed my chicken and veggie soup, that we all had to keep us going.. He was very much loved and respected by everyone who had the pleasure to know and work with Bruce., He will be very much missed by all of us lucky enough to to call him our friend. Bruce, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, dear man.
February 2, 2023Bruce, you leave the path you walked in life (and boy, did you do some miles!) full of memories and bordered with glorious coloured blooms of care, compassion, truth and abundant good deeds. We will miss you always. Condolences to your family and many friends.
February 2, 2023So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Such a lovely man. Bruce helped our daughter immensely when she was an apprentice Chef at the old Traralgon hospital. Great memories. Deepest Sympathy to his family.
February 2, 2023Bronwyn and family, so very sorry and sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and sending strength and prayers to you. With love, Christine, Rodney, Olivia & Nicolas Gilham
February 2, 2023Ever obliging, a true gentleman and fun to be around.
February 2, 2023To dear Bron, Annabelle, Madeleine, Brendan, and.Anthony,
February 2, 2023
Our hearts break at the lose of a great man.
Love always Sue, Peter and all the family xxSo sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a lovely man, very kind and generous, always charming and talented. I was lucky to have met him with Lee all those years ago. Our thoughts are with Bronwyn and the girls, and with his extended family.
February 3, 2023Sending prayers and love to Bronwyn and the Power Family.
February 3, 2023Our dearest BP, you would not ask why, but say why not, an incredible man, whose love for his family knew no boundaries, you taught us so much, in such a short time, our 10am morning teas will never be the same, LOVE YOU MORE BP, much love & strength, to Bronnie, Belle & Brendan, Maddi & Cowboy 🌈🕊
February 3, 2023So sad to hear of Bruce’s passing, a work colleague for over 30 years. He was so kind and helpful, and had a wonderful sense of humour., A pleasure to have known you Bruce, and miss you. Rest peacefully.
February 3, 2023
Condolences to all the family.Bron sending my love and thoughts to you and the girls on your loss of a husband ,father and grandfather rest peacefully
Carolyn Pearce
February 4, 2023So very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, he was one of a kind, so respectful of everyone, very kind to all. Rest peacefully.
February 5, 2023Dear Bronwyn, Annabelle, Maddi and extended family,
February 5, 2023
My sincere condolences to you on the sudden passing of Bruce. He was my friend and respected colleague for over 20 years, that always had a smile on his face with a witty sense of humour. A true gentleman, that always showed kindness & respect to anyone he met. I am truly heartbroken for your loss. Love to you all 💕Bruce it was a pleasure and always a laugh to work with you Condolences to Bron and Family RIP Bruce
February 6, 2023
Angie Heenan and MaudieSincere condolences to Bronwyn, Maddi, Annabelle and all extended family. I had the pleasure of working with Bruce and will always remember him with fond memories, a true kind gentleman who will be sadly missed.
February 6, 2023Bruce you were such a gentlemen and nothing was ever to much trouble , you were such a beautiful genuine man and a pleasure to work with , condolences to your family and friends. RIP Bruce you will be sadly missed xxx
February 6, 2023What a wonderful privilege it was to work with Bruce for over 20 years. Such a genuinely great person who showed kindness to everyone. You are sadly missed. Much love to all of your family at this heartbreaking time.
February 7, 2023It was a great privilege to work with Bruce. Such a friendly and respectful man to staff and patients. Deepest sympathy to Bruce’s family.
Carolyn
February 7, 2023It was a joy and privilege to work with Bruce always a smile and a song.
February 7, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Bruce’s familyoh where do we start it has been a real pleasure working with Bruce for near 13 years he was our work family. Such a beautiful pure gentlemen with a real character. Will miss our chats and laughs, you will always be by our side here and most of us know we were trained by the best ❤️ will miss you dearly and will keep up the great laughs and chats and catch up just for you big hugs Bruce n family xo 😘 xo
February 7, 2023A true gentleman. Loving husband and father. He will be missed by many but always remembered. Condolences to Bron and family
February 7, 2023The most gentle and kind man. Always smiling. Bruce, we’ll miss you.
February 8, 2023
Laura CraneA true gentleman and workmate. Nothing ever too much or too hard. Always gave a hello and thought of others before himself. To Bronwyn and family my sincere condolences.
February 8, 2023
Jackie.Bruce, farewell to the best and most respected workmate at LRH Emergency Dept. You always went over and above, regardless of situation you treated everyone with respect. No job was beneath you. It was a pleasure to work with Bruce for 13 years. Deepest sympathy to Bronwyn family. A truly decent bloke gone too soon.
February 8, 2023It was a privilege to work alongside such a wonderful human being. Nothing was too much trouble for this man. RIP Bruce
February 8, 2023So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Bruce. A well respected work friend-nothing was too much trouble for Bruce and always willing to help everyone in ED. It was an honour to work with him. Sincere condolences to Bronwyn, Maddi, Annabelle and family.. RIP Bruce♥️
February 9, 2023I have nothing but fond memories and a feeling of orivilege to have worked with Bruce for over 20 years. Nothing was too much trouble and he always had a smile. Fond memories always. Condolences to his family. RIP Bruce, I will always smile when I remember you .
February 9, 2023Such a wonderful, kind, and respected work colleague. Patients loved him, Bruce had a way that helped calm, and reassure them and he was always there to help with anything. I will miss his cheery hello’s and warm smile. Deepest sympathy to his family
February 9, 2023
Hayley FarleyA gentle , kind familiar face at work for over 25 years. You will be missed. RIP Bruce.
February 9, 2023To Dear Bronwyn, Annabelle,Maddi and families.
Please be assured that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Bruce was an exceptional human bring with many talents and gifts and a great love of life. You will miss him so remember all the happy memories you have.
For Bruce until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
R,I,P,
HOLLAND
Barry Kennedy
February 10, 2023
TAMWORTHSincere condolences to Bronwyn and family. X
February 10, 2023
A true gentleman always with a smile ..The happy colleague who was always more than happy to help and nothing was ever too much trouble- you will be missed Bruce. XA true and kind gentleman, gone too soon.
February 10, 2023
It was privileged to work with Bruce for many years, nothing was ever too much trouble for him. Sadly missed.
My heartfelt condolences to Bruce’s family.Hey Bruce, you left a mark on me with your love, warmth and generosity, thank you sir.
February 10, 2023
My sincere condolences and sympathies to you Bronwyn, Annabelle, Maddi and family.Sending sincere condolences to Bruce’s family.
February 10, 2023
I worked with him for many many years.
He was always, kind and caring and nothing was too much trouble. A beautiful and respected gentleman.
RIP Bruce ❤25+ years later, I fondly remember 2 favourite orderlies – Bruce and Robert. Apologies to all the others; most of us will never be so memorable! Bruce’s reliable bright smile, ready humour and unshakeable calm positivity impacted countless lives for the better. Thank you, Bruce. The resounding ‘well done, good and faithful servant’ you’ll now be hearing can’t be said loud enough.
February 10, 2023
Thank you family for generously sharing Bruce with the wider community. Thoughts and prayers are with you.Very sad to hear that Bruce has passed away. I first knew him from my business where he became a customer. I also knew him from my stays in Hospital. In Hospital or at work he was a very kind and generous person who we all liked very much. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends. A lovely man taken far too soon. RIP Bruce
February 10, 2023Such a kind and caring man. RIP Bruce. I
February 13, 2023