POWER, Bruce Francis

Born on June 16, 1960. Passed away January 31, 2023.

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 Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
A Funeral Mass and committal for cremation for the repose of the soul of Mr Bruce Francis Power will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street, Traralgon on FRIDAY (February 10, 2023) at 1.30 pm.

Family & 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.
Tributes
  1. Sincere condolences to Bronwyn, Annabelle,Maddi and families.
    Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    With love, Debbie and John Maselli and family.

    Debra Maselli February 1, 2023
  2. Dear Bronwyn, Annabelle , maddi and families sending our deepest condolences, sympathies , thinking of you all at this very sad time .
    Sending lots of love and hugs .
    Dianne Gary miller and family.

    Dianne Miller February 1, 2023
  3. 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

    Joyce and Don Burney February 1, 2023
  4. Sincere 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.

    Dave McNeill February 1, 2023
  5. Dear 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.

    Marg Crosbie February 2, 2023
  6. Bruce, 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.

    Dennis and Sharyn Seymour February 2, 2023
  7. So 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.

    Martie Courtney February 2, 2023
  8. Bronwyn 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

    Christine Gilham February 2, 2023
  9. Ever obliging, a true gentleman and fun to be around.

    Ron Camier February 2, 2023
  10. To dear Bron, Annabelle, Madeleine, Brendan, and.Anthony,
    Our hearts break at the lose of a great man.
    Love always Sue, Peter and all the family xx

    Sue Rickwood February 2, 2023
  11. So 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.

    Martin Conlon February 3, 2023
  12. Sending prayers and love to Bronwyn and the Power Family.

    The Rouget Family February 3, 2023
  13. Our 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 🌈🕊

    Deb & Gary Quinlan February 3, 2023
  14. So 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.
    Condolences to all the family.

    Annette Blythman February 3, 2023
  15. Bron sending my love and thoughts to you and the girls on your loss of a husband ,father and grandfather rest peacefully

    Carolyn Pearce

    Carolyn Pearce February 4, 2023
  16. So very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, he was one of a kind, so respectful of everyone, very kind to all. Rest peacefully.

    Barb Wallis February 5, 2023
  17. Dear Bronwyn, Annabelle, Maddi and extended family,
    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 💕

    Emma Marino February 5, 2023
  18. Bruce it was a pleasure and always a laugh to work with you Condolences to Bron and Family RIP Bruce
    Angie Heenan and Maudie

    Angie Heenan February 6, 2023
  19. Sincere 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.

    michaila hutchison February 6, 2023
  20. Bruce 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

    Vanessa Mitchell February 6, 2023
  21. What 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.

    Sally Elkington February 7, 2023
  22. It 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

    Carolyn Brown February 7, 2023
  23. It was a joy and privilege to work with Bruce always a smile and a song.
    Deepest sympathy to Bruce’s family

    Carolyn Brown February 7, 2023
  24. oh 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

    Melissa ashworth February 7, 2023
  25. A true gentleman. Loving husband and father. He will be missed by many but always remembered. Condolences to Bron and family

    Leanne Prosser February 7, 2023
  26. The most gentle and kind man. Always smiling. Bruce, we’ll miss you.
    Laura Crane

    Laura Crane February 8, 2023
  27. A 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.
    Jackie.

    Jackie Dalrymple February 8, 2023
  28. 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.

    Gloria Harbridge February 8, 2023
  29. It was a privilege to work alongside such a wonderful human being. Nothing was too much trouble for this man. RIP Bruce

    Anne Galletti February 8, 2023
  30. So 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♥️

    Janet May February 9, 2023
  31. I 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 .

    Rhonda Mcginley February 9, 2023
  32. Such 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
    Hayley Farley

    Hayley farley February 9, 2023
  33. A gentle , kind familiar face at work for over 25 years. You will be missed. RIP Bruce.

    Rachel Farley February 9, 2023
  34. To 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
    TAMWORTH

    Barry Kennrdy February 10, 2023
  35. Sincere condolences to Bronwyn and family. X
    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. X

    Melissa Campbell and family February 10, 2023
  36. A true and kind gentleman, gone too soon.
    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.

    Kerrie Robertson February 10, 2023
  37. Hey Bruce, you left a mark on me with your love, warmth and generosity, thank you sir.
    My sincere condolences and sympathies to you Bronwyn, Annabelle, Maddi and family.

    Mario Antoniadis February 10, 2023
  38. Sending sincere condolences to Bruce’s family.
    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 ❤

    Marg Warne February 10, 2023
  39. 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.
    Thank you family for generously sharing Bruce with the wider community. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Anne Camier February 10, 2023
  40. 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

    Ian Grant February 10, 2023
  41. Such a kind and caring man. RIP Bruce. I

    Pam Mercer February 13, 2023