Surrounded by his family, Bruce entered into rest at Brightshores Health System -Owen Sound, on Saturday, January 10, just shy of his 75th birthday.

Dear father of sons Michael of Owen Sound, Kevin (Jen) of Massie, Curtis of Chatsworth, and Travis Connell, also of Chatsworth. Proud grandfather of Chloe Devlin (Shaun), Lucas, Lincoln, Aleeah, Brayden, and Tate. Bruce is survived by his mother, Helen Connell (nee Loney), and siblings Bill Connell (Susan), Bob Connell (Leila), Cathy Rogerson (Ted Tilker), and Rick Connell (Julie). He will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, Marlane and the Atyeo family, and friends in the community. Predeceased by his father Ivan Connell.

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Cremation has taken place and arrangements entrusted to the Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth. A Celebration of Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, January 17, from 11:00am – 2:00pm, with family remembrances at 12:30. If desired, donations to McLeans Cemetery, would be appreciated by the family. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to Drs. Newton, Kuhl, Gulati, Elabbassi and Hodgson, the respiratory therapists, and nursing staff of the Critical Care Unit. Online condolences may be expressed at www.garafraxahillfuneral.com