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Bruce Malcolm MacLennan

April 30, 2010 - September 01, 2018

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Obituary For Bruce Malcolm MacLennan

Bruce Malcolm MacLennan, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, in Lac La Biche, at the age of 8 years.

Bruce was born and raised in Grande Prairie. He was a student at IV Macklin School and a member of Grande Prairie Minor Hockey.

He loved his family, was always smiling, and gave the best hugs. He enjoyed hockey, golf, quading, RC car, biking, reading, PS4, and camping.

Bruce will be sadly missed by his parents Malcolm and Nancy (nee Dickson) MacLennan; sister Emily; grandmother Anne MacLennan; uncles: William (Julie) MacLennan, Michael (Kyla) MacLennan, Duncan Stewart MacLennan, Scott (Tara) Dickson; and Sheldon Dickson; aunt Elizabeth (Iain) MacLennan; cousins: Benjamin, Olivia, Ranger, Hanna, Sophie, and Vanessa; as well as many other family, friends, and neighbours.

He was predeceased by his grandparents John MacLennan, Velna Dickson, and Raymond Dickson.

A Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 7:00-9:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018, at 5:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to The Academy c/o Grande Prairie Public School District (7240 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 5A6) (memo: in memory of Bruce MacLennan).

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  • June 24, 2021

    Dear Nancy, Malcolm, Emily and Family, Our most sincerest sympathies to you all. You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard this devastating news. What a sweet picture of such a precious boy. We are praying for you all. Take care, Karla and Adam Devoe (Conroy)

  • June 24, 2021

    Our condolences Anne to you and your family at this difficult time. John and Kim Richards Miramichi

  • June 24, 2021

    Our sincerest condolences to Nancy, Emily and Malcolm on your loss. You and your family is in ours hearts and mind. XOXO Michelle, Sean, Tannis, Kaden & Quinn Rieger

  • June 24, 2021

    Sympathy and Prayers. so sorry to hear of your loss.

  • June 24, 2021

    Sending our thoughts and prayers in the loss if your son. Words cannot express your hurt and loss a parent goes through when they loose a child. God bless each and every one of you...From the Gallant family in Miramichi,NB

  • June 24, 2021

    Dear family. I am so very sorry for this heartbreaking loss. There are no words I can send that can bring you comfort Please know that we are praying for you and send our deepest condolences. Hold onto each other and seek help with your grief if needed. â?? He is not gone, heâ??s just away â??. May God be with you all Claude & Anne LaBerge, Miramichi

  • June 24, 2021

    Iâ??m so sorry for your loss Malcolm and family. My thoughts are with you at this very tragic and trying time. Take care of each other. Sending prayers and sympathies. Heather Shirley

  • June 24, 2021

    Malcolm, Nancy and Emily. It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. Wayne and I are deeply saddened to hear of the death of your little man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Take care Wayne and Darla Burns

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne. We are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your grandson. Our deepest sympathy to you and his whole family. What a handsome boy.

  • June 24, 2021

    'Sending my Love, hugs & prayers 'wishing I could be there with you but know that I'm praying for strength 'will see you the next time I'm in G.P. Love Ruth XOXO

  • June 24, 2021

    I am so very sorry for your loss! I hope that my prayers can bring you some comfort and strength. I am thinking of you! If you need anything- I am here for you. 🙏❤

  • June 24, 2021

    Nancy, my deepest sympathies go out to you, you husband, daughter, family and friends. Finding words to express after such a terrible loss is hard. Please know that you are in my thoughts and I wish I could be with you today to give you a big hug. Love you xo

  • June 24, 2021

    I would like to send my sincere condolences on the loss of your handsome son Bruce. It sounds like he was a very outgoing and adventurous boy. May you know that many others share your grief as you move forward. He is now safely in the arms of his Grandparents, some of which never had an opportunity to meet him. Take care, Heather

  • June 24, 2021

    Nancy and Malcolm, We were so saddened by the news of Bruce. We remember him as a happy, smiley boy playing in the pool next door. You are in our thoughts and we are sending you our prayers during this time.

  • June 24, 2021

    Our deepest sorrows are with you.

  • June 24, 2021

    You have my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son and brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. Amazing how a person can be so many wonderful things, to so many people. I find myself at a loss in trying to find words to express how very sorry I am for Bruce's tragic passing, I can't begin to imagine what your family is going through. Praying for, and thinking of you and your whole family at this heartbreaking time.

  • June 24, 2021

    We cannot begin to feel your agony over the loss of little Bruce, but we are hurting for all of you. You are constantly in our thoughts since we got the sad news. Anne, thank God all of you are together to support each other as you walk this dark path. Hopefully as each new day passes, you will feel your load lighten a little. We continue to keep you in our prayers & thoughts. We sent a donation to the Academy in your grandsonâ??s memory. Keep strong . Hugs to everyone. Know he is at peace with his grandfather John & his other grandparents.

  • June 24, 2021

    My deepest condolences are extended to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful son.

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne and Family - our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely "The Row's" - Bill, Evelyn, Jason, Darren and Todd and their families.

  • June 24, 2021

    Nancy, Malcolm and family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your precious son. Please know that our thought and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Heather, Tanya and Dale Jenkins

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne, Malcolm, Nancy & family: We are so sad to hear of this tragedy happening. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

  • June 24, 2021

    Words can not express how one can feel at the loss of a child, just want you to know that we are thinking of you, and always will be in our prayers, With deepest sympathy. God bless you all.

  • June 24, 2021

    We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob, Fearn, Sara, Jody and Lexie

  • June 24, 2021

    Sending sincere condolences to the MacLennan Family on the loss of Bruce. Please know that we are all thinking of you at this sad time.

  • June 24, 2021

    Very sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one. Your Miramichi friends are thinking of you.

  • June 24, 2021

    Malcolm and Nancy you are in my thoughts and prayers Beth

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne and family So very sorry to hear of your loss. May it bring comfort in knowing you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • June 24, 2021

    As a Miramichier living in Alberta. And a father, please accept my families condolences for your great loss.

  • June 24, 2021

    I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. In this time of sorrow please know that you are not alone. God bless.

  • June 24, 2021

    Dear Anne, Reg & I are deeply saddened / heartbroken for you and all of the family. Sending our prayers, our thoughts and our love to you and the families. Hugs, Stella Shepard & Reg Phelan of Prince Edward Island

  • June 24, 2021

    Ron and I are deeply Sorry for the Loss of your Darling Child. Love and Hugs until we meet again

  • June 24, 2021

    It is with heartbreak sadness to hear of this tragedy. Know that all of you are with us in thoughts and prayers throughout this sad time. Loretta, Brennan, Kelsey and Michaila McGee And Boyd Carnahan.

  • June 24, 2021

    Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your incredibly tragic loss. Iâ??m thinking of you and sending love and prayers, Love, Lori

  • June 24, 2021

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time, from Joe and Doreen Steeves, Trevor and Tasha Pauley, Don and Marcie Pauley, Heidi and Tom Pedersen

  • June 24, 2021

    I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Hold onto the memories and know heaven has gained a dear little angel to watch over you. Dawn

  • June 24, 2021

    I would like to send my sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know we will be praying for grace and peace for you all. Lots of prayers from New Brunswick xo Dwan & Todd Thibodeau

  • June 24, 2021

    Mackie and Nancy, My sincerest condolences to you . Little Bruce had to be a very special spirit when the Lord took him home so soon. Thinking of you and praying that you can receive strength and comfort from your faith in our Saviour .Love to you all,Joyce

  • June 24, 2021

    My dear 'AnnaRosa' , our sincerest condolences on the departure of part of your family in such a trajic and sudden end. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. We stand with you and wish you the strength and faith to move on along with life. As our parish priest & Chaplin Father ARMOUR used to say "keep the faith" ! paul et family MAY YOU ALL HAVE THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH to live through these difficult moments.

  • June 24, 2021

    Malcolm, Nancy, Emily, Anne, Beth, and family, Our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all of you, over the tragic loss of your little Bruce. Sending you lots of peace, love, light, and comfort. Love, Dotty, Natasha, and family. Xoxo

  • June 24, 2021

    Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss a very special wee boy . With love from Elizabeth's Scottish family

  • June 24, 2021

    Stewart, thinking of you Please call anytime, should you just need to talk. Debra.

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne , Nancy and family, I was very saddened to read of the passing of your son, grandson. Heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Hugs and prayers. Diana

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne, Malcolm and Family, our deepest Sympathies. May it give you comfort to know that Sam, myself and The Girls are thinking about you all at this difficult time. Blessings from the Miramichi.

  • June 24, 2021

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are deeply sorry for your loss and would like offer you our condolences. We will pray for you and your family . Sincerely â??The Morrisonâ??s â?? Chris, jamie, Claire, Charlie

  • June 24, 2021

    So sorry to hear of such a tragic loss .. Have no words really ...

  • June 24, 2021

    Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. The Jones family

  • June 24, 2021

    Thinking of you all every day and sending lots of love from home. Take care and stay strong.

  • June 24, 2021

    Malcolm, Nancy, friends and family, please accept our condolences during this difficult time, Sending prayers from the Merritt`s, Philip, April, Cole and Hunter. God bless.

  • June 24, 2021

    I am so sorry for the sudden and unexpected tragic loss of your precious boy , Bruce . There are no words that can express and understand the depths of your sadness. Please accept my deepest and most heart felt condolences . May you find strength in each other during these most difficult times . God Bless .

  • June 24, 2021

    Words can not express my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May you be comforted with fond memories and love. Iâ??m thinking and sharing your sadness at this time.

  • June 24, 2021

    My deepest condolences Malcolm. Saddened to read this. Will keep you and the family in our thoughts. Take care old friend.

  • June 24, 2021

    Nancy, Malcolm and Family: We were so saddened to learn of this tragedy in your lives. May God bless and comfort everyone during this time of sorrow Please know everyone here is grieving your loss, and we will be thinking and praying for you all in the coming days and weeks ahead. In sympathy, Kirk, Marsha, and Janessa

  • June 24, 2021

    Dear Malcolm, Nancy and Emily, we are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Bruce sounds like a wonderful boy, and I hope you cherish his memory always. Please consider us amongst the friends and family to whom you can turn if you just want to talk or get a change of scenery during these difficult times.

  • June 24, 2021

    I just heard the news today. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering that you must be going through having to lose a child. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

  • June 24, 2021

    Malcolm, Nancy, Emily, and Family, We are so deeply sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. We enjoyed getting to know Bruce, as well as Nancy and Emily, during his year on the GPMHA GPAC initiation hockey team. Bruce was such a wonderful boy and we have very fond memories of Bruce from the year he and our son spent on the same team. Cory enjoyed coaching Bruce and Quinlan really enjoyed being Bruce's teammate. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and we hope you will be able to take some comfort in your many wonderful memories.

  • June 24, 2021

    My deepest sympathies Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic time!

  • June 24, 2021

    Anne our condolences on the loss of your grandchild, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong

  • June 24, 2021

    My sincere condolences to you,your son and family. Prayers and thoughts will be with you.

  • June 24, 2021

    Dear Malcolm & Nancy and family: We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son, Bruce. He must have been the apple of your eye because he sure looks like you Malcolm or as I remember. What a tragedy in your life but God will get you through it. We will pray for you all that His peace and love will reign in your hearts. Know that your friends here on the Miramichi are thinking of you and praying for you. God Bless!

  • June 24, 2021

    Dear Anne. Joel and I were so saddened of the tragic news of your grandsons passing. We are so so sorry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

  • June 24, 2021

    my heart breaks for your family I wish words could make it better but they do not-please know we share this sadness with you-theloss of your son is horrific,Leland loved him so much-always told me about his best buddy Bruce and how Bruce always had his back. Please know that our hearts are with you.

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