Bruce Stanley McDONALD

20 October 1957

18 October 2025

Loved father of Anita and Will Pender, Lauren and Luke Parsons, Andrew and Tegan McDonald, and Ilona and Paul Watkins

Loved Pop of Ruby, Amelia, Maggie, Georgia; Madison, Tayla, Indiana, Matilda; Tahnee, Archer; Campbell, Noah

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Family and friends of BRUCE are invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating his life at the Nirranda Community Centre, Blakes Rd Nirranda on THURSDAY October 23, commencing at 11.00a.m.

Private cremation

Please click on this link to watch Bruce’s Memorial Service stream

Funeral Notice

ServiceOctober 23, 2025 - 11:00 amBlakes Rd Nirranda, VIC View MapVenue: Nirranda Community Centre

Family and friends of BRUCE are invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating his life at the Nirranda Community Centre, Blakes Rd Nirranda on THURSDAY October 23, commencing at 11.00a.m.

Tributes

  1. Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Bruce’s family and friends. Bruce was a valued teacher and colleague at Terang College. RIP Bruce.

    Craig Homberg October 31, 2025
  2. Deepest Sympathy to all of Bruce’s family, we were so saddened to hear of his passing. We have great memories of caravan & houseboat trips together.
    Gail & Stewart Boyd

    Gail & Stewart Boyd October 24, 2025
  3. Our deepest sympathy to all Bruce’s family.
    Many fond memories of Bruce.
    Aylene, Rod, Samantha and Chrissy.

    Aylene Edge October 23, 2025
  4. To Anita, Lauren, Andrew, Ilona and families,
    Our thoughts and love are with you today and moving forward at this impossible time. May your treasured memories and the love you all share sustain you through the days to come.
    Love David and Kathryn Bell

    David and Kathryn Bell October 23, 2025
  5. To Anita, Lauren, Andrew and Ilona and your families.
    We were so sorry to hear about the loss of you father. Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

    Jeanette and Peter October 23, 2025
  6. Condolences to the children and siblings of my much loved cousin Bruce.
    It is a very sad time for us all, we all have such wonderful memories of Bruce and all the cousins during our childhood and adult years. We will all miss you dearly, until we meet again please RIP cuz.

    Helen Cropper October 22, 2025
  7. Condolences to all the families..

    Vanessa Howard October 21, 2025
  8. Deepest sympathy to you Ilona & your family. It was unmistakable the bond you had with your dad. In time your precious memories will sustain you. Love Andrea

    Andrea Lyon October 21, 2025
  9. Dearest Ilona
    Sending much love and sincere condolences on the sad passing of your wonderful dad. A special man who has helped shape you into the fantastic strong woman you are. From Timboon to Allansford and in between his love and support was always obvious.
    Much love to all your family who are going through this difficult time too.
    With love
    Deb

    Deb Hill October 21, 2025
  10. Deepest sympathy to the family good friend to Ramon and Jenny RIP Bruce

    Ramon and jenny October 21, 2025
  11. To Anita, Lauren, Andrew and Ilona and families,
    Sincere condolences of the passing of your beloved Dad and Pop. And the same thoughts to Marg and the extended family. It is a shock and hard to process. Thinking of your all at this time. Bruce was taken way too soon, so much life to still live.
    I am sincerely very v sorry it has come to this. He will be in my thoughts till the day l pass. Life is so short.
    Dyanne x

    Dyanne October 21, 2025
  12. Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Marg, Anita, Lauren, Andrew and Ilona (and families). I wish I could be there to pay my respects at Bruce’s funeral.

    Growing up, I spent countless hours at Marg and Bruce’s house playing and making memories that are still with me to this day. May he rest in peace, and his family find comfort in the memories they hold close.

    Much love Eb, Jordan, Murphy & Levi

    Ebony Harkness October 21, 2025
  13. Condolences to Bruce’s family, and to Marg. Many memories of working with Bruce at Glenormiston. He was my go to whenever I had a huntsman spider issue. Always cheerful and happy to lend a hand.
    My sincere sympathy.
    Maree Togni
    (Ex Terang/Peterborough)

    Maree Togni October 20, 2025
  14. Sending my deepest sympathies to you and your family, IIona. Thinking of you all and sending love at this very sad time.

    Fiona Isles October 20, 2025
  15. We enjoyed our time working with you at the NFC Bruce
    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family

    Potts and leanne October 20, 2025
  16. Condolences and much love to Bruce’s family, his new wife and also Marg as the mother of all of his children and who have been long time friends to my family. Our kids spent many happy hours in their early years together, we socialised, my kids having sleep overs ant their family home and Marg and Bruce’s at ours. Bruce also renovated our Barrett St home years ago.
    This news came as a shock, my heart goes out to all that loved him and who will miss him in their lives. Lynda Ferguson (formerly Poustie).

    Lynda Ferguson October 20, 2025
  17. We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce.
    Our hearts go out to all his family and friends.
    A great bloke who was always willing to lend a hand. He will be greatly missed.

    Ann and Chris Harris October 20, 2025
  18. Shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Happy memories of attending Dances, our Engagement Parties and subsequent Weddings, Bruce and his father building our first house in Timboon, of our kids when they were little, and our camping trips together. My heart goes out to you all. Lots of love. Astrid

    Astrid Eaton October 20, 2025
  19. RIP Bruce. I am so shocked by your passing. ❤️

    Carol Gudgeon October 20, 2025