Bruce passed in his sleep in the early morning of December 19th. He is survived by his wife, Lynn MacDonald; son, Philippe Jones (Laura D’Alessandro); daughter, Jennifer Jones (Graham Olson, and their child); brother, Grant Jones; brother-in-law Allan MacDonald (Louise Avon); and brother-in-law Francis Murphy (Sylvia Head); and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, David and Muriel; his brother David and his sister Joy (Wayne Dion); sisters-in-law Lorna Jones (Grant) and Diane Murphy (Francis).
A kind and loving husband and father, Bruce lived a full life. Patient, wise, genuine, well-humoured, and creative. A devout, reliable partner, Bruce complemented and supported Lynn throughout their 44 years together.
A potter for most of his life, he slowed down production in the last few years, but maintained an active creative and constructive spirit. He spent his days painting, reading, and tinkering. He studied and deeply appreciated the exploration of art, a lifelong passion.
Bruce was a loving, calm, patient, unconditionally supportive father. He modelled responsibility, respectfulness, equanimity, honesty, and meticulous work ethic.
Despite never getting to meet his first grandchild, he was already a dutiful grandfather, helping to prepare the house and nursery for the baby's imminent arrival.
Bruce was an early and longtime member of the Ottawa Guild of Potters, and the larger potter’s community in the Ottawa area. He taught pottery classes for children and adults at the Glebe Community Centre for many years. He was also an early and respected member and supporter of the Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre.
Bruce will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Your sympathies may be expressed through a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or The University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
https://foundation.ottawaheart.ca/
A private celebration of life will take place in January.
Mes sympathies à toute la famille et ceux qui ont eu le privilège de connaitre Bruce; je l'ai rencontré seulement quelques fois mais il était un homme sympathique et je suis désolée qu'il soit parti si soudainement; my heart goes to Lynn and the children; I'm sure Bruce will be in your hearts and will be near you always. Tout mon amour, all my love.
Nous te souhaitons nos plus sincères condoléances .
En ses moments difficiles.
Je t’offre mes plus sincères condoléances du grand départ de ton amoureux Lynn…. Je t’embrasse tendrement xx
I am so saddened by Bruce's passing. My heartfelt sympathy and love is extended to you all. You have all been on my mid since learning this news
Bruce was a big part of my early years and I love him without measure. I have only happy memories of my dear uncle.
Love to you all during this saddest of times.