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David Bruce Tye

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David Bruce Tye

October 30, 1936 - September 28, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, in Cobourg, in his 87th year. From his early beginnings in East York, he excelled at sports including track and field, hockey and football. He was an enthusiastic member of the Goliaths Football team at East York Collegiate Institute. He forged lifelong friendships as a member of the Kinsmen Organization and King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge, and through a long, distinguished career with London Life. Bruce will always be remembered for his cheerful outlook, sense of humor and winning smile. He connected with people and made friends wherever he went as he pursued his love of golf, hockey, cars, travel and winters in the Florida sunshine. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Bruce is survived by his wife, Bianca Birch, his children Bradley (Christy) Tye, Allison (Myles) Jasin, Curtis (Jen) Tye, his eight grandchildren, Conner, Haley, Keaton and Aidan Tye, Olivia and Phoenix Jasin, and Julian and Kiyan Birch, and the mother of his children, Marsha Durham. He was a father figure to Michael (Kate) Birch, Kyle (Yasmin) Birch, and Andrew Birch. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Dorothy Tye and brother Brian (Pam) Tye. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Sick Kids Foundation, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation or Diabetes Canada in memory of Bruce Tye.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Lisa and Steve Liberty - October 15, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Lisa and Steve Liberty - October 15, 2023

To Bianca and Family. We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce. We know how much he will be missed. Sending much love and hugs.

Rob Stirling - October 14, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Richard Moore - October 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Johan McLean - October 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Cathie and Morris Mostowyk - October 12, 2023

My father loved being Bruce’s next door neighbour. And having Bianca was an added bonus! Bruce and Dad shared many conversations, drinks and spirited discussions. Our thoughts are with you Bianca and family.

Cathie and Morris Mostowyk - October 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Robyn Graham - October 11, 2023

Bianca and family, Very saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. My thoughts are with you and condolences to the family. Love Robyn

Helgi Trotter - October 10, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Mel and Helgi Trotter - October 10, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to all the family on Bruce’s passing. He will be greatly missed.

Jackie LaRouche-Merifield and Bob Merifield - October 9, 2023

Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to Bianca and the Tye and Birch families on the passing of their husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by the many friends he made in our Commons Community. R.I. P. Bruce.

Mike and Terry Baron - October 9, 2023

We will miss you dearly Bruce ❤️ sending heart felt condolences to all your family . Hugs

Lois French - October 8, 2023

I send my deepest condolences to Bruce's family at this time....fondly remembering lotsa fun times years ago , especially at the campground.

Bill French - October 7, 2023

A little humor doesn't hurt. I picked Bruce up one day to go for a couple of drinks & lunch. We talked about leaving about 2 hours later. I went to the washroom, he waited at the bar for me. I left the WR & went straight to my car and drove home to Wasaga Beach. About 2 hours later he phoned me. I said Hi, where are you? He said I'm still at the bar you knucklehead without a car, did you forget me? By God I did? I was thinking does that man never get enough to drink to stay so long. He & I have been laughing about that for many years. He was one of my closest Pals since way back in the 60s. He will be missed by many of us.

David & Gayle Jones - October 7, 2023

So sorry to hear the news of Bruce’s passing. Our thoughts are with all the family & we are remembering many happy times in the past.

Steve and Karen Manley - October 7, 2023

So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We have great memories of knowing Bruce from the Black Dog and all the camaraderie we shared there. Please accept our sincere condolences…….

Ian Henderson - October 7, 2023

Bruce-So many years.So many good times.A friendship of some 72 years. Not enough space here to say it all. East York,Hastings Camping,Port Perry monthly lunches,Dinner parties with the Broads,Traceys .A full life for sure.Thanks for the friendship I will miss you as will so many people . When help or advice were needed you were only a phone call away.RIP and I will remember think positive