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Bruce Snelgrove

Monday, January 12, 1953 - Monday, November 28, 2011

Bruce  Snelgrove

Obituary and Life History

After a battle with cancer, Bruce Snelgrove, 58 years, of Petrolia passed away with family by his side into the loving arms of his Saviour on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Bruce was a devoted husband to Mary Beth, and father to Alaena and Nader Atefi and Matt Snelgrove,...

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and grandfather to Noah. Bruce was the son of Marjorie and the late Harold (1995) Snelgrove. He was the brother of Cathy and Bill Dickert of Gorrie, Audrey Drake and Tom Koeser of Montreal, Gayle and John Devall of Chatsworth, Donna and Gerry Bain of Hanover, Pat and Bill Richards of London, Michael and Crystal Snelgrove of Cold Lake, Alberta, and Wendy and Steve Tomlinson of Owen Sound. Bruce was the son-in-law of Melvin and Geraldine Dale of Forest and brother-in-law to Catherine Topping of St. Thomas and Anne Clayton of Forest. Bruce was also Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bruce was formerly the Body Shop Manager of MacFarlane Chev-Olds, a co-founder of Juce Computers, and was the owner of Classic Car Appraisals. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at New Life Assembly, Oozlofsky St., Petrolia. Interment will be in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Literacy Lambton, the M.S. Society, or the Bluewater Health Foundation (Cancer Clinic). Memories, condolences, and pictures can be shared on-line at www.needhamjay.com.

Visitation

  • Date and Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Thursday, December 01, 2011
  • Location: Needham-Jay Funeral Home

Funeral Details

  • Date and Time: Friday, December 02, 2011 at 1:00 PM
  • Location: New Life Assembly, Oozloffsky Street, Petrolia

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  • May your memories comfort you all at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts. Drew, Tichelle, Marley & Mason

    - Tichelle Schram, Ilderton, on

  • Marybeth and family, our prayers are with you at this time. Bruce's friendship over the years will not be fogotten.

    - Terry/LaVerne O'Connor, Cobourg, On

  • A message of sympathy to you Mary Beth and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

    - Patricia POSER ( Uttley ), Kitchener, On

  • Audrey Drake,

    Bruce was always a loving, caring and giving brother with a wonderful sense of humour. He brought joy to us all. Here he is at Thanksgiving this year in Chatsworth, Ontario, with his grandson, Noah.

    - Audrey Drake,

  • Donna & Audrey Snelgrove (Bain & Drake)

    We dug out some old family photos to add. Michael & Bruce in 1989.

    - Donna & Audrey Snelgrove (Bain & Drake)

  • So saddened to hear of Bruces passing....It was always so pleasant to meet, chat with him on the street, @ the store... He will surely be missed. Our sincere sympathies @ this difficult time . Gail & Ted Gravelle

    - Gail Gravelle

  • Audrey & Donna Snelgrove (Drake & Bain)

    All eight of the children in 1989 -- Lion's Park in Clinton, Ontario during the Whitbourn family reunion

    - Audrey & Donna Snelgrove (Drake & Bain)

  • Audrey & Donna Drake & Bain

    This one of Bruce is from a long time ago -- a cat nap at Mom's house. Probably after a hard day's work.

    - Audrey & Donna Drake & Bain

  • Mary Beth; I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that everyday I think of you when I look at the lovely painting you gave me.Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Eva

    - Eva Sippel, Forest, on

  • I pastored the Lucan PH Church in the mid 1960s.Bruce was one of the kids who I misitered to .We have been friends all these years.I know he loved the Lord Our loss is Heaven's gain

    - Rev John Edward Sexton, Asheville, North Carolina

  • Alaena and family, may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you've shared and strength in each others love throughout this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you xoxoxo Denise and Family

    - Denise Matthews, London, Ontario

  • Mary Beth and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

    - Jennifer Attenborough, London, Ontario

  • Mary Beth and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Debbie Burr (PSW for your parents)

    - Debbie Burr, Forest, ON

  • We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you & your family at this time. Our heartfelt thoughts & prayers go out to you. Anthony, Christy & Nevon Primmer

    - Anthony & Christy Primmer

  • Dear Snelgrove Family, Our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of a dear and cherished gentleman. We only met Bruce briefly at Alaena and Nader's wedding and remember the kind and loving man he was. We pray that the fond memories you hold bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time and we are sending you love and prayers. Cheshmak, Michael, Kian

    - Cheshmak Farhoumand-Sims, Ottawa, Ontario

  • Pat Richards

    Bruce and cousin Stephen McFadden at the Whitbourn family reunion, July, 2010.

    - Pat Richards, London, On

  • Fond memories of playing together as youngsters on our respective farms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Beth and family at such a difficult time

    - Stephen & Allana McFadden, Sparta, On

  • Again today I arrive at the Glengrove retreat. Still work to be done. So much incomplete. I see there's no waving and take a look around. Outside? Downstairs? But you're, nowhere to be found. In the yard, in the basement, it's you I hoped to meet. But all I can find are the shoes for your feet. Then, in my chest the sorrow starts to grow, Dad, where are you? Do I have to let go? There, it rips and tears into my heart. Dad, I miss you so much. Where do I start? You taught me courage and strength, plain to see. Always bearing a love of the One and only Three. You've shown me wisdom and faith, joys in this life, Even as your body endured much strife. By your action and example you've led me to be, A man who holds true to the Word of the free. Still, too soon you were taken to gold, No chance was given to grow very old. But there, forever, you'll always be, Rejoicing and living, with no chemotherapy. For me now remains no father of ground, But up above, another waits to be sought and found. I do wish we could have held just one last time, So for now, instead, I leave you this rhyme. Thank you, my Daddy, your life here complete. From your son, Matty. Until again we meet.

    - Matthew Snelgrove, London, Ontario

  • Dear Marybeth and family, The loss of your husband and father Bruce has sadend me. In these moments of darkness believe in the power of goodness that comes from a superior force and you will be strengthend to continue on the road of life together with your loved ones. My thoughts are with you.

    - Tom Koeser, Montreal, Quebec

  • So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

    - SHELLY BUSH

  • Mary Beth, we are so sorry to hear of Bruce's death. We offer you our sympathy, and hope that many good memories bring you comfort. We are sorry that we were unable to come to the visitation or funeral.

    - Elizabeth (Libby) Wheeler, London, ON

  • Sorry about the lost of your loved one, would had come down but I never heard about it until Dec 5, thoughts and prayers from Larry Uttley

    - Larry Uttley, Cambridge, Ontario

  • We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to Mary Beth and your family.

    - Mark, Pam, Adam & Amanda Morier, Aurora, Ontario

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Gifts & Donations

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Literacy Lambton, the M.S. Society, or the Bluewater Health Foundation (Cancer Clinic).