Born April 6, 1945. Passed away August 22, 2026.

Of Port Fairy

Passed away at South West Healthcare Warrnambool on August 22, 2026.

Aged 81 years

Loving husband of Julie.

Loved step-father Edwin.

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The Funeral Literugy service for BRUCE will be offered at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Princes Highway, Port Fairy on TUESDAY (September 8) commencing at 11.00a.m.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Port Fairy Cemetery.

Tributes

1. deepese condolences to julie and edwin on the passing of bruce, thenk you for being a great neigbour over many years bruce we will miss our 4.30 pm chat at martins point , and around moyne river , seeing where all those fish r biting, checking ur tide books and writing down ur bream catches too, im sure now bruce that yu , mum , and dad , r up in heaven, having a laugh about all those big fishing trips , fish caight and lost, make sire u have a few beers up there to bruce. may yu rest in peace, our great fishing friend, from matthew dalton and family bank street port fairy

   Matthew Dalton

   August 31, 2026 3:31 pm

2. Deepest sympathy to Julie, Edwin, and the extended family.
   Bruce was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.
   Love from the Burris family.

   Louise Burris

   August 30, 2026 7:40 am

3. Condolences to Bruce's Family. R.I.P Ganda
   Kemp Famly.

   Nicole

   August 28, 2026 1:20 am

4. A good, kind friend & neighbour growing up in Port Fairy.
   RIP Ganda.
   Craypot Hyland.

   David Hyland

   August 27, 2026 9:31 am

5. Sincere condolences to Bruce’s (Gandas)family I’ve known Bruce from a very young age from the fishing industry a great man and a long time friend RIP mate

   Garry Dempsey

   August 26, 2026 11:01 pm

6. Deepest Sympathy to Julie and Donahue family a great little man tough little footballer .

   Jimmy And Patti Murray

   August 25, 2026 5:43 pm

7. A kind and generous neighbour. My thoughts are with Julie and her family.
   Alison.

   Alison Manniche

   August 25, 2026 4:57 pm

8. Fond memories of travelling west together.
   Friend and former Bank street neighbour.
   “ Vaya con dios “ Ganda
   Leon Scott Mooloolaba

   Leon Scott

   August 25, 2026 3:03 pm

9. Vale Bruce Donohue (GANDA)
   Sympathy and condolences to Julie,
   You were a great partner, (DECKIE)we worked hard and made good money. Thank you and farewell, I am sure there will be plenty of fish for you to catch up there.
   Your friend, Graeme(PICKLES) Maloney.

   Graeme Maloney

   August 25, 2026 2:25 pm

10. Farewell Bruce
    We shared so many good times growing up together in Port Fairy.
    Haven't seen you in a long time but the memories are there. Condolences to your wife and family. Vale old mate,
    Shorty (Brian Short)

    Brian Short

    August 25, 2026 8:37 am

11. To Julie and Edwin and all Bruce’s family Our sincere condolences on the passing of Bruce. A great mate who will be missed at Beer O’clock R.I.P Bruce
    Love James and Donna

    Donna Smith

    August 24, 2026 4:02 pm

12. Remembering fun times as children with all the cousins coming together at Nana's house. My sincere sympathy to Julie and thank you for taking such good care of Bruce.

    Lyn Miller

    August 24, 2026 4:01 pm