In memory of

Bruce Cockburn

June 27, 1937 - May 15, 2018

Bruce Cockburn passed away May 15, 2018 at the age of 80 at the Toronto East General Hospital after battling lung cancer.
He will be sadly missed by his best friend and partner Pat Brown and children Suzanne (Mark), Nancy and Doug (Linda) - 12 Grand Children Gregory, Brian, David, Ian, Christopher, Jamie, Michelle, Shania, Marian, Amanda, Amber, Aaron and 6 Great Grand Children Owen, Finley, Ayla, Kaitlynn, Johnathan and Victoria and his younger brother Peter.
He retired following 33 years from Bell Canada. He was very involved with the Rover Scouts, the Amateur Radio Club, the Gloucester Pool Cottagers Assoc and a variety of other associations.
Bruce loved to travel - was an avid boater - enjoyed winters in Florida and had a passion for spending time at the cottage with his family and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life May 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough.
In lieu of flowers donations can be forwarded to Canadian Lung Association and Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy.

Guestbook

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Diane Fleming (Close friend)

Entered May 17, 2018 from Ajax

Bruce will be sadly missed by his beloved Pat and his loving family.
He was so happy to be surrounded by so much love as he faced his final challenge.
May he Rest In Peace.

Corinna Eeles (Friend of Linda)

Entered May 18, 2018

Linda, Doug, Aaron & Amber - I am sorry for the loss of your dad/grampa, know that you are in my thoughts. Corinna

Bud Fisher (Acquaintance)

Entered May 18, 2018 from Toronto

I am glad that I was able to meet Bruce and my thoughts are with Pat.

Elizabeth and Don Fry (Niece)

Entered May 18, 2018 from Nolalu, Ontario

Our deepest condolences to the Cockburn family I know my cousins and their families have suffered a great loss. Thinking of you all, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.

Jean Sutherland (Mother to Linda)

Entered May 18, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your father Doug. My heart goes out to you, Linda, Amber and Aaron. My thoughts and prayers go to you and the the rest of your family.