Obituary of Greta Bernice Bruce

Greta departed her earthly life peacefully on November 26th, 2024 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital surrounded with the love and support of her cherished grandson Brandon, his wife Alyssa, husband, Johnny and daughter, Shelley. She was born in Stanley, New Brunswick on August 4,1938, the 4th and youngest child of Bill and Bernice Pringle. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Boone; daughter, Shelley Sansom (Brock), grandchildren Matthew Sansom (Michelle), Vanessa Talmage (Darrin), Kathryn Sansom-Schumacher (Ben), Justin Beattie (Crystal), Jennifer Bruce (Danny), Brandon Bruce (Alyssa) and Chelsey Bruce (Preston). Great grandchildren Ruby and Liam Sansom, Matthew Meadows (Helen), Emily and Ellie Talmage, Verna Schumacher, Dylan and Brian Beattie, Baylee Astle (Alec), Will Astle (Kira), Caleb, Emma and Aiden Poirier, Max Lahaie, Noah and Brayden Bruce, Peyton Feener-Bruce, Jasper and Cedric Cail.

She is pre deceased by her parents, Bill and Bernice Pringle, Stepfather, Ike Storm, stillborn sister, Edith Pringle, brother, Jimmy Pringle, sister, Sylvia Smith (Ron), sister, Dawn Dorcas (Alvin), son, Brian Bruce and step-daughter, Stacey Boone.

Greta worked at The Daily Gleaner and The Atlantic Advocate; then re-invented herself in 1980 training as a hair stylist, and then operating her own business. She won many trophies in her younger years as powder puff drag racer. She and Johnny enjoyed their summers on a seasonal campground with their extended family, golfing and playing washer toss. She was always up for weekly Bingo, card games and a challenging round of scrabble. She was an accomplished knitter- at a young age she won prizes for her Mary Maxim Sweaters at the Stanley Fair. More recently knitting was a favorite pass time with many of her creations donated to charities both at home and at Grace United Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved when they visited -always ready with fresh baking and a few healthy snacks to balance things out.

The family would like to thank Dr. McClure (Emergency Room), Dr. Fagir (Palliative Care), nurses Jessie, Flecia, Cameron, Etim, Sharon and Catherine that attended to her needs during her final days at DECH after she suffered a devastating stroke.

In keeping with Greta’s wishes there will be no visitation. Friends and family are invited to a tribute to Greta and her internment, to take place at Hillcrest United Church in Stanley on November 30th at 1 PM, with reception to follow. Personal Condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com

For those who wish, remembrances can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB or charity of the donor’s choice.