Bruce Frees Black Point, New Brunswick Obituary

Bruce Frees

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; Bruce Frees</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The death of Bruce Frees of Dalhousie occurred at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on August 25, 2020 at the age of 64. Born in Dalhousie, the son of the late Robert and Emma (Donahue) Frees.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce &nbsp;played Pro Hockey for the International hockey league for the Milwaukee Admirals.&nbsp;He was self employed for 40 years in British Columbia. His favourite place to travel was Vietnam as he traveled there several times. He loved the culture, people and food. Bruce loved &nbsp;watching sports, listening to music, interested in politics and loved animals, especially all his beautiful Rottweilers he had over the years. He is mostly known for his big heart as a kind, giving and caring person. Bruce will be missed dearly by his family and friends.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce is survived by his long life partner Debora Schartner; siblings Maxwell (Sandra) of Grand Bay, Isabel Hobbs (Harry) Belleville, Ontario, Perry (Penny) of Alberta, Elwood (Angie) of Campbellton, Holly Saunders of Saint John, Jill Blount of Saint John, Jerry (Norma) of Quispamsis, Bobby (Collette) of Eel River Crossing, Kim Frees of Montreal, Sally Frees (Ron) of Charlo; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as great great nieces and nephews. Bruce was&nbsp; pre deceased by his siblings Aubrey, Wilbur, Carl, Tena, John.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; A private funeral service by invitation only due to the Covid restrictions will be held September 12, at St. John&rsquo;s United Church, Dalhousie at 2 PM. For those wishing to make donations in memory of Bruce, the family would appreciate donations to the Restigouche S.P.C.A. or the Dalhousie Food Bank. The Frees Family wish to thank the Doctors and Nurses of the ICU at the Campbellton Regional Hospital for their care and compassion. Words could not express our appreciation during these difficult times. Funeral arrangements are in the care of MacMillan&rsquo;s Funeral Home, Black Point.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
December 14, 1955 - August 25, 202012/14/195508/25/2020
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Doris Cloutier
September 12, 2020
God Bless you Bruce. Thank you for always taking care of my roof. Now to be admired by all the tall mansion house people now surrounding my house, looking down onto it. Your work will be admired by all for yeara to come.  My condolences to your family, friends and Debora... Continue Reading
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Barry Brown
September 12, 2020
Sincere condolences to all the Frees family, Bruce was a very good buddy , May he Rest In Peace

Barry Brown
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Debora
September 12, 2020
Bruce 🦋

My heart is broken
and words seem empty.
I can't imagine life without you.
Memory's flood my mind
and tears flow.
Rest my dear love, your pain is no more.
We will meet in our beautiful garden again.
 
Our Love was Forever 
      ❤ Debora
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Dana Davidson
September 11, 2020
Mr. Bruce...what can I say. I also met you in 1985 when you met my best friend Debora and you became a part of my life too. You were one of the most generous, loving and giving man and you swept Debora off her feet probably because she was wearing high heels on the beach... Continue Reading
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Yolanda Schartner
September 7, 2020
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Bobby Frees
September 6, 2020
BRUCE'S LOVE STORY
  35 years ago I had the great pleasure of meeting Bruce. He became a very good friend. Closer than a brother. Bruce and Debora met at the Cloverdale Rodeo in 1985. When Bruce met eyes with Debora it was love at first sight. After their first date, Br... Continue Reading
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Chris
September 6, 2020
I see that "Christine Petersen" (Doug's wife) has left her condolences. Here is another "Chris Petersen" (this one from River View Street).

The sad news of Bruce's death has reached Calgary. I met Bruce in school in Dalhousie and knew he had spent most of his life in ... Continue Reading
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Greg Sanford
September 4, 2020
So sad to hear of my old teammates' passing ..
 "Bullet" and I shared a house together in Shorewood, Wisconsin in December 1979 while we played for the Milwaukee Admirals hockey club. . Bruce made up his mind in training camp,  he would "take care" of his little Blue No... Continue Reading
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June Macdonald
September 1, 2020
Very sad to hear of Bruce's passing. Sincere sympathy to you Sally, Ron, Bobby and your family at this difficult time. June and Michael MacDonald
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Lisa Donahue
August 31, 2020
Sending condolences and hugs to all my Frees cousins.
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