Peacefully at Seaforth Hospital on November 30, 2022, of Seaforth in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Carol (Carter) for 58 years. Cherished father of Wendy Reid (Dan) of Hensall, and Jeff Hoelscher (Tina) of Woodstock. Special Poppa of Amber Parsons (Rob), Melissa Reid, Katelyn Reid, Owen Hoelscher, Hailey Hoelscher. Dear brother of Loraine Herbst of Nepean. Missed by the Carter family and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Florence (Thomson) and John Hoelscher, brother Gerald Hoelscher (Glenda), infant brother, and brother-in-law Phillip Herbst.
In keeping with Bruce’s wishes cremation has taken place. A private family funeral will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 1PM. The family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the First Presbyterian Church or Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Luke and Bonnie Janmaat
Carol and family
So sorry for your loss of Bruce. Our sympathies at this sad time.
Scott and Joan Bridge
Carol and family
So sorry to hear about Bruce, thinking of you at this sad time.
We will always remember his humour and wit.
Sincerely
Scott and Joan Bridge
Edie and Laurence Taylor-
So Sorry to hear this sad news Carol,
Hugs E&L
Gwen Patterson
Dear Carol, Wendy, Jeff and families;
We are so saddened to learn of Bruce’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies at this very sad time.
Gwen and John
Donna and Harry Arts
Carol, Wendy, Jeff and families,
Our deepest sympathies with Bruce’s passing. You are in our caring thoughts during this very sad time.
Donna and Harry Arts
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan
Dear Carol, Wendy & Dan, Jeff & Tina, and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Bruce. He was a great person and he will be missed. Hold on to the many memories you have and know that we love you and are thinking of you.
Love,
Tracy, Paul, Sabryn & Jocelyn McLennan
Murray and Carol Henderson
Carol and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers,
Murray and Carol Henderson
Bob Edith Hodgins
Carol & Family. So sorry to hear of Bruce passing. Bob and I enjoyed playing Shuffleboard with Bruce. He enjoyed the game.
Agnes Scarrow
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing: Hugs and prayers
Jeff Kennedy
Jeff, Tina & Family
Thing of you all
Jeff,Julie,Hunter,&Morgan Kennedy
Scott and Emily LaRue
Emily & I want send our condolences to Carol & family on the passing of Bruce. We knew him as a friend we enjoyed when we spent time together with Carol in our early years. We remember them spending holidays on Kushog Lake In the beautiful Haliburton Highlands many years ago.
Love to all.
Scotty & Emily LaRue
Ken & Mary-Beth Whitmore
We are sorry to learn of Bruce’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family, Carol.
John and Anne Middegaal
Carol and family
Our condolences on the loss of Bruce. Thinking of you
John and Anne Middegaal
Mary Elliott
Carol and family
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I hope all your loving memories of Bruce help to sustain you at this difficult time.
Mary
Bob and Linda Kistner
Dear Carol and family,
We were shocked to hear of Bruce’s passing. We had a wonderful conversation with him one beautiful, sunny afternoon, less than a month ago. I know now we will treasure that. Bruce’s sense of humour and the sparkle in his eye were there that day! We have wonderful poker memories of both Bruce and Carol, which include lots of laughs and bluffing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Jeff & Tina and family; Our sincerest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gordon and Irma pryce
Shirley Cooper
Carol, Wendy, Jeff and family,
Thinking of you and sending prayers and sincere sympathies at this very difficult time.
Such great memories will bring you comfort and remain with you forever.
Shirley
Marilyn Thomas
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We have many fond memories over the years. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences Carol, Wendy and Jeff.
Marilyn & Mike Thomas
Michelle Murray
Tina, Jeff, Carol and family,
So sorry to hear Bruce passed. Many memories at church and the store. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending hugs
Carlyle and Penny Meikle
Sorry.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Cooper
Carol and family, Dave and I send our sympathy to you all, Bruce was always smiling and joking. We have lots of memories of you guys at Pine Lake and in florida with Mom and Dad. Remember those times and smile
Hugh and Fran McCallum
Wendy and Family – We were saddened to learn of your Father’s passing – cherish all those good memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere condolences
Arthur and Lynne White
Carol, Wendy, Jeff and families
Wishing you our deepest sympathy on your loss of your husband and father. Bruce will be greatly missed not only by you but also by his many friends.
GORDON HOGGART
Carol and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Deepest condolences.
Gordon and Laura
Ken & Gwen Johnston
Carol, Wendy, Jeff and families. We were shocked and saddened to learn of Bruce’s passing. Our sincere condolences. Ken & Gwen Johnston
Jim macleod
Sorry for your loss.
Pam Soontiens
Carol and family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Treasure you memories.
Pam Soontiens
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Carol and family
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Marie & Bob Litt
Our deepest condolences Carol and family. He will be greatly missed.
Gary j Luckhurst
Carol, Wendy, Jeff and Family
Sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. We have many found memories from the past especially our memorable camping trips.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and Connie Luckhurst
Robert Dinsmore
Our deepest condolences Carol and family on the loss of your dad Keep all the good memories. Bruce brings back lots of great memories of past years.
Bob and Shirley Dinsmore
Carolanne Doig
Carol and family – sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you and his close friends. Another long time member of our Seaforth Main St. business community who helped this little town grow, is gone.
Charles CAMPBELL
Sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing
Good times in the past
Chuck Campbell
Charles CAMPBELL
Sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing
We had fun in the past
Charles
Charles CAMPBELL
Very sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing
We had a lot of fun over the years
Charles Campbell and family
Marlene, Dave de Vries
Dear Carol and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the death of Bruce. Fond memories will remain forever.
Sincerely Marlene & Dave.
Gord & Anne Hoelscher
Carol, Wendy & Dan, Jeff & Tina & families
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Uncle Bruce.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & cherish all the memories.
Love Gord & Anne
Sheri Fitzgerald
Auntie Carol, Wendy/Dan, Jeff/Tina and family – so sorry to hear of Uncle Bruce’s passing. The loss is tremendous. May your memories of special times together ease your pain and bring you some comfort. Big hugs. Thinking of you all. Sheri, Mark & Tara
Vicki Carter
Aunt Carol, Wendy & Dan, Jeff & Tina and kids, We pass along our sincere condolences for your loss. I have many fond memories of Uncle Bruce over the years like visiting him at the seaforth IGA, enjoying the many boxes of David’s cookies he sent us home with, family gatherings at your house and the always interesting conversations we had as Aunt Carol taught me to crochet! Cherish the memories and hold them dear. He will be missed by many. Love Vicki, Sean and kids
Bill and Marlene Holman
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We had some good times in Florida and here at home. Havelock was one of Bill and my favourite times. Remember the good times. There would have been many.
Kathy and Jim Brown
Thinking of your family 💔
Cherish all the memories.
Deb & Gord Phillips
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cherish all the fond memories.
Deb & Gord Phillips
Jim Oesch
Such a sad day for you all ,our condolences to all of Bruce’s family
Chuck & Val Pater (Sinnamon)
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.
Helen Southgate & family
Carol & family, sending our sincere sympathy at this sad and difficult time.
Richard and Mary Verberne
So sorry to hear about Bruce. May fond memories help you through this difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Richard and Mary Verberne
Jim and Janneke Murray
So many good memories of your family come to mind. The years of shopping in your grocery store, our children in Sunday school and attending church activities. May you know that we are thinking of you and you have our deepest condolences.
Brian and Dianne Huether
Deepest sympathy to all. Thinking of you.
David
We are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers and hugs.
David, Jenn Hastings and family.
John and Sharen Forrest
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We always enjoyed the chats we had with Bruce and always ended with a laugh about something. Hugs to you all💕
Arlene van den Akker
Dear Carol and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. We wish to offer our sincere sympathy. Ben talks about all the good times and stories that he had with Bruce. It was mostly about fishing at Emerald Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know that Bruce will be missed.
Sincerely,
Arlene & Ben
Don Shropshall
Carol and family Wendy/Dan and Jeff/Tina, grandchildren sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Remember all the good times you had over the years and the great trips that you went on. All the smiles, laughs and gathering that brought joy and happiness to you. All our best Don/Elaine
Bob and Deb Lawrence
Carol ,Wendy, Dan ,Jeff, Tina and families
Thinking of you at this difficult time with the loss of your husband, father and grandfather .May all your great memories stay close to your heart. Sending hugs ❤️
Bob, Deb Lawrence and families
Ron Riley
Dear Carol, Wendy, Jeff and family,
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We shared lots of great times and lasting memories! Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time.
Ron, Glenda, Brian and family
Janice Preszcator
Carol and family My deepest sympathy on the loss of Bruce. May all your memories bring you happy thoughts. Janice
Amy van den Akker
My condolences to the family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Maureen Wildfong
Carol, Wendy & Dan, Jeff & Tina and family
Thinking of each and everyone at this tough time with the loss of Bruce
May all your great memories live on forever.
Maureen
Hastings
Jeff, Tina and family ..our heartfelt condolences to you💕
Karen and Dave Hastings
Tracy Roy
Tina, Jeff, Owen and Hailey.
I am so sorry for your loss. His memory will live on in your heart. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy and Ron Roy ❤️
Mary Anne McNichol
Carol and family,
My deepest sympathy to all. Keep all the good memories close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Mary Anne McNichol and family
Kevin,Debbie Bennewies
Carol,Wendy,Jeff and family
We are sorry to hear about Bruce, sending our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bill whyte
May your memories keep your heart happy.
Bill and Regi Whyte
Cathy Batten
Wendy, Dan and Family
My condolences to you all at this difficult time. Cherish the special memories that each of you hold of him. Thinking of you all, sending hugs💞
Cathy
Shirley Erb
To Jeff and Tina and all of Bruces Familiy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Dickins
Wendy, Dan,girls and family…my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. Cherish your memories and hold them close.
Kathy
Condolences Aunt Carol, Wendy, Jeff and Family.
Sorry for your loss, i will remember Uncle Bruce always smiling and joking around with us when we were kids. Hugs ❤ Kathy