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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MADER, Bruce Avard - 82, died peacefully in Dartmouth General Hospital on Thursday, March 6, 2008, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mahone Bay on August 16, 1925, to George P. and Gladys (Westhaver) Mader. He served 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, retiring in 1968 as a Chief Petty Officer. Following his navy service he worked in the real estate industry in Dartmouth. He is survived by son, Dennis Mader and his wife Karen, and their children Rob, Michelle, Michael and Marianne, Dartmouth; daughters, Betty Ann and her son Devon, Dartmouth; Colleen and her husband Chris Rogers, and their daughter Laura, Ottawa. He is also survived by brother, Carl, Silverlake, Ohio, and sister, Helen, Halifax. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Mildred (Sutherland) Mader; sisters, Molly, Marge, Milly, Jean, and his brother, Arthur "Buddy". His children remember his lively personality and many hobbies over the years, including clothes-making, watch-making, and spending time at his beloved Spondo retreat. He was an avid sports fan and never missed a Blue Jays game. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 9, from 7-9 p.m. A private family burial will take place on Monday, March 10. All friends and family members are welcome to attend an open house, which will take place from 3-6 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the home of Dennis and Karen Mader, 74 La Pierre Cres., Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bruce Mader can be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital Palliative Care Unit, in care of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care and compassion of the staff in the emergency and 3 East and 3 West care units at the Dartmouth General Hospital, and to his long-time physician, Dr. A.E.C. MacRae. (The Halifax Chronicle-Herald Friday 07 Mar 2008)
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