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RET. CAPTAIN BRUCE HAROLD WOOD
Born: Nov 06, 1930
Date of Passing: Apr 09, 2019
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RET. CAPTAIN BRUCE HAROLD WOOD
Bruce was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Muriel Mae Wood (nee Calder); parents, Guy Nathan Wood and Ethel Wood (nee Bryan); and by his brothers, Nathan J. Wood, Leslie A. Wood, and Robert L Wood.
He is survived by his sister Eva J. Brown (nee Wood); his three children, Robyn Leslie Van Vliet (Jeff), Dan Bruce Wood, and Mark Jeffrey Wood (Irene), as well as his two grandchildren, Mitchell Bruce Van Vliet and Christopher Michael Van Vliet. They will greatly miss his sharp wit and endless stories.
Bruce was born on November 6, 1930 in Windsor Ontario. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in December 1949 and spent 33 years with the military rising to the rank of Captain. He married Muriel on July 18, 1953 and they spent 44 happy years together until her death in 1997. During Bruce's time in the military, he and his family spent time in a number of interesting locations, including Ottawa, Ontario, Fort Churchill, Manitoba, North Bay, Ontario, Val D'Or, Quebec, Great Falls, Montana, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in the Black Forest area of Germany. He was an avid history buff and traveller. During his retirement he visited many American Civil War Battlefields, a keen interest of his. He also researched and wrote the Wood family genealogy.
Bruce will be cremated and be laid to rest in a private graveside service beside his wife at future date.
A very special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Oakview Place Extendicare for the excellent and loving care given to Bruce during his time with them.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bruce's name to Alzheimer Society of Canada, https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I was saddened to hear of the passing of my Uncle Bruce. My sincere condolences to his immediate family and all of his many friends. It was always a pleasure to see him as he was always smiling and positive about life. He would come to Windsor to see his sister Eva, my mother until he was no longer able to travel. He was a very nice man and will be missed. - Posted by: JOHN BROWN (Nephew) on: Apr 17, 2019
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Our sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Dale and Lise Brown (Nephew) on: Apr 16, 2019
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I was saddened to hear of my brother's passing. Bruce was such a good boy when we were children. We enjoyed many good times together. I still remember the nice time I had when I visited Bruce and Muriel in The Black Forest of Germany. I always enjoyed it when he came to visit in Windsor over the years. My condolences to his family. Eva - Posted by: Eva J. Brown (Wood) (Sister) on: Apr 16, 2019
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