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Bruce David EMMS

1948 - 2024

BORN

1948

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

H A Thompson Ltd

86 Gibson Quay

Hokitika, West Coast

Bruce EMMS Obituary

Born November 30, 1948, passed peacefully on March 18, 2024, at Te Nikau Greymouth Hospital, aged 75 years. Beloved father of Belinda Dempster. Father-in-law of Andrew. Grandfather of Matisse, Argyle, Billy, Bonnie and her fiancé Nathan. Much loved partner of Jenny Coxhill. Treasured brother of Barry, Frank, and the late Jack. We would like to thank all the staff at Granger House and Greymouth Hospital for the love and devoted care of Bruce. Messages to the Emms family may be left on Bruce's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A Service for Bruce will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12.30pm at Thompson Riverside Chapel, 88 Gibson Quay, Hokitika, followed by an interment at The Gladstone Memorial Park Cemetery.

Thompson Funeral
Directors Hokitika
F.D.A.N.Z.
Ph 03 755 7993
Published by Nelson Mail on Mar. 21, 2024.

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16 Entries

Eileen Garlick

November 25, 2024

So sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing.
We had a lot of fun together.
RIP

Ben and Julie Banks

April 13, 2024

Correction...fishing, hunting location in previous message should read Okuri Bay, Marlborough - not Opouri

Ben and Julie Banks

April 13, 2024

Good memories for Ben of many fishing and hunting times, Dart river and Opouri, Marlborough with Bruce - 1960s
Condolences to the family

Astie Coldstream

March 31, 2024

RIP bruce. Will have a drink for you.

Leigh and Alan Rector

March 29, 2024

So sorry to read about Bruce..and sending our sympathy to you Jenny.
He and Jenny were great neighbours on BenMorven for many years and some lovely memories.
Leigh and Alan Rector

Dianne Gullery nee McNabb

March 28, 2024

Hello Jennie and Bruce's Family. Fond memories are yours to keep for ever! Bruce had a very special friendship with my late parents, Rex and Betty McNabb. Thinking of you with Love, Dianne Gullery, Picton.

David and Kathryn Mills

March 24, 2024

Jenny, so sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing, he was a great friend and work mate to David for many years. We had good times with you both, helping with the live stock, Milford Sounds Trip, and a good old drink and catch up.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Anthea Kain

March 23, 2024

Dear Jenny, I am thinking of you with the sad passing of Bruce. Bruce was a lovely man. His death comes not far behind the sad passing of his old work mate Ross, last November. Love and caring thoughts, Anthea Kain

Pat and Steve Quarles

March 23, 2024

Prayers and condolences to the entire family, on behalf of the residents at Harakeke Lifestyle Estate, Blenheim.

Valda Dwyer

March 23, 2024

I was very sorry to hear of Bruces passing. I have known Bruce for over 50 years and he was a great guy. Deepest Sympathy to you all

Mary Lou

March 22, 2024

Sending lots of love and thoughts to the family.

Julie Dwyer

March 22, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Bruce used to live over the back fence from my parents and they became very good friends with him, and their friendship lasted around 50 years. He was a very lovely, generous and kind man.
My thoughts are with both Jenny and Belinda xx

Julie Dwyer
(Daughter of Val and George Dwyer)

Jeff Patchett

March 22, 2024

Many fond memories especially at Mount Patriarch, hunting , fishing, drinking beer and telling yarns. You were a true gentleman Bruce, and we appreciated the time spent with you.

Brenda Chapman

March 22, 2024

Sorry for your loss. My late husband Frank Chapman (died Dec 2023) grew up with the Emms boys in Nelson. We spoke to Bruce at the gathering for Jack's memorial and a few times before you left Nelson. Brenda Chapman

Cheryl Sowman

March 22, 2024

Dear Jenny we are so sorry to read of Bruce´s passing, he was a lovely guy. Thinking of you.
Regards Cheryl and Phillip Sowman (Blenheim)

Barbara McNabb

March 22, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with you Jenny, much love XXX

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Memorial Events
for Bruce EMMS

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

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86 Gibson Quay, Hokitika