On June 6, 2011, surrounded by friends and family, after a lengthy stay in hospital, Bruce Stevens Proctor, aged 67, passed away at his home. Bruce will be remembered with love by his wife Lorna Leader; daughters Elise and Allison (Andrew Norrie), and grandchildren Sydney and Daniel; as well as siblings: Dan (Jeanne), Carol (Joe) Kozlevcar and Alan (Susan), their children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Ella Mae Proctor. Bruce's friends and family will remember him best as an avid handyman and carpenter, witnessed by the construction of his cottage at Belair and numerous home improvement projects. His wry sense of humour will be remembered by all who knew him. Born in the United States, Bruce received a degree in international politics from American University and intended to become a professor. The Viet Nam War intervened and he left the United States as a war resister. He immigrated with his wife Rosemary to Sweden in 1968 and then to Canada in 1972. As a new Canadian in Winnipeg, he became involved in community organizing and then joined the public service. He was a 30-year veteran of the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education, managing Aboriginal Access Programs and various scholarship and bursary initiatives. Bruce's family thanks all those who helped to ensure his final days at home were what he wished for, and asks that Bruce be remembered by raising a glass with a toast to his memory. In accordance with Bruce's wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held later this year.   |
