James Joseph Bruce Obituary

Name: Burial
Start: 2023-07-03T15:00:00
End: 2023-07-03T15:00:00
Location: Alna Cemetery

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Joseph Bruce of Alna, Maine, born in Exeter, New Hampshire, who passed away on April 14, 2023 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph S. Bruce and Wilamena Waleryszak Bruce; his brother Dr. Donald Bruce; his sister-in-law Bertha Bruce of Exeter, NH; and his mother-in-law Betty Hahn of Bath, ME..

He is survived by: his spouse Michele M. Hahn; his daughter Katherine Michele of Gloucester, MA; his grandson Matthew James; his son Matthew (Christina Tonry) of Wiscasset, ME.; his father-in-law Joseph Hahn of Bath, ME.; his siblings-in-law, Betty Jo Erwin (Michael) of Pinellas Park, FL and Joseph Hahn (Caroline Placey) of Bath, ME.; and his grandchildren, Olivia Michele and Mason Joseph of Gloucester, MA..

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the: Alna Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 237, Alna, Maine 04535 or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Desmond Funeral Homes

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April 17, 2023

Terry Schmidt wrote a sympathy message

“The Maine Submarine Veterans (USS Maine Base, USSVI), would like to offer our sincerest sympathy to Michele and family as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. Jim was an active member of our base and represented the submarine service well. He will be sadly missed by all of us. Thank you for your service in submarines, Jim. Be at peace, Shipmate, we've got the watch. Sailor, rest your oar. With deepest sympathy, Terry Schmidt, Base Chaplain For the CO and Members of the USS Maine Base,”

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ME-218, Alna, ME 04535

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