Bruce Howard Sells
August-15-1930 - November-10-2018
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Kevin Carnrite posted a condolence
Sending my sincere condolences to all of Bruce's and Valerie's family at this difficult time. Bruce like myself have been very supportive of the Alzheimer's Society. Bruce will be missed by all who knew him. Take care of each other.
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
My sincere sympathy to Valerie and to Bruce's family. Bruce was an interesting man whose company we enjoyed at Probus Club. He and Valerie attended many of our social events. Bruce will be missed.
What an interesting Obituary. May your cherished memories help to console you as you grieve Bruce.
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Valerie: I have been wondering how you have been...and felt a deep sorrow for you when I read this. You have faced some great losses. Please take good care of yourself. You will remain in my heart always,
Debbie Wilson
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Toni Pellizzari posted a condolence
My sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful father. I worked for him in the Deans Office at Guelph. We had some great times together, shared dinners with your beloved mother and I will never forget them. It was just a month ago we chatted via email and he had sent me his new address. May he Rest In Peace. I’m sorry I’m so far away or I would be there for the service. Sincerely, Toni
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Joanne Sullivan posted a condolence
Bernice, I just read the obituary of your husband and I wish to send you my condolences from Neil as well as myself from Guelph. (32 Bayberry Dr. N1G 0C9).
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Gabrielle Adams posted a condolence
I send my deep felt condolences to Bruce's family. I knew Bruce through the scientific community which he loved and respected and worked with him at the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies.He had a very successful career and a close family.
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Dr. Howard Clark posted a condolence
Please accept my sincere condolences and deep sympathy on the death of Bruce. He was a close colleague and my friend at the University of Guelph. He was a fine scientist, an able administrator, and a real academic leader. I had the greatest respect for his sound judgement, high integrity, and thoughtful contributions. The development of molecular biology programs at Guelph owes much to his hard work and fine leadership.
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Karen Clifford posted a condolence
Dear Valerie, Jennifer, Monica, David, Lisa, and families. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Bruce. He was a lifelong friend of my late father (Charlie Clifford), who always spoke so highly of him. We have some wonderful photos of Bruce, including one taken in 1949 with a group of friends, as well as more recent ones. Please let me know if you would like me to send them: karen@infosmith.ca.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time of saying goodbye to such a remarkable man.
Condolences from the Clifford family, Ottawa
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Alzheimer Society of Ontario Board and Staff posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a vital member of the Board of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario for several years. His wisdom and guidance was appreciated and respected. He will be missed.
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Gary Dickson posted a condolence
I always looked forward to my chats with Bruce either at the Perth Probus Club or at the Perth Pool. He was a fascinating man with an amazing history in Canada, Europe and the U.S. His perspective on a wide variety of things was always thoughtful and interesting. I regret that I hadn't known him longer. I wish Val and his entire family every strength in dealing with your loss.
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David Evans posted a condolence
I'm sorry to see the news about Bruce's death.
He was Dean when I joined the University of Guelph as a Faculty member in 1987. Being a Dean can sometimes be a challenging job and I continue to appreciate all the efforts he made on behalf of the College of Biological Sciences and its staff and students.
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Jnanankur Bag posted a condolence
Dear Valerie,Jennifer, Monica, David, Lisa and family members
Bishnupriya and I express our deepest condolence for the passing of my beloved mentor, friend and a long time colleague Dr. Bruce H Sells. We have known Bruce for over 40 years and shared our research interests. He was a great scholar, a kind mentor and a generous human being. We are glad that Bishnupriya and I was able to visit him in Perth two years ago and met Valerie. Bruce and Bernice were very special people to us and we will miss them both dearly. During our time with Bruce’s family in St.John’s, Newfoundland we became a member of his extended family which included all his post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. This bond was so strong that most people who worked with him during this period (1976-1983) still maintained contact with him. I joined his department in Guelph in 1985 and enjoyed working with him as the Dean of our college. Professionally he was fair,decisive and a creative administrator.
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Louise Noble posted a condolence
Received news of Bruce’s death with sorrow. He served on the BoD for ASLLG for a number of years and that is how I came to know him. He was a thoughtful man and someone I had great fondness for. We had some wonderful chats about a variety of subjects and had missed seeing him over the past few years. Your Dad was a wonderful guy with a lot of wisdom.
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Graham and Sue Carpenter posted a condolence
Bruce was a person we feel privaleged to have known, particularly the many good times in St. John's. These were shared with his family , students, and fellows. While his passing was inevitable, we are saddened, and will not forget.
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
My sincere sympathy to Val, Bruce's family and Val's family
I did not know Bruce well. He attended Probus Club and he and Val enjoyed social events that the Club offered. Bruce had such a genuine smile. Bruce's obituary was fascinating. I had no idea that we had such an amazing man in our midst.
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
Saturday, November 24, 2018
My sincere sympathy to Val, Bruce's family and Val's family I did not know Bruce well. He attended Probus Club and he and Val enjoyed social events that the Club offered. Bruce had such a genuine smile. Bruce's obituary was fascinating. I had no idea that we had such an amazing man in our midst.
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Graham and Sue Carpenter posted a condolence
Friday, November 23, 2018
Bruce was a person we feel privaleged to have known, particularly the many good times in St. John's. These were shared with his family , students, and fellows. While his passing was inevitable, we are saddened, and will not forget.
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Louise Noble posted a condolence
Friday, November 23, 2018
Received news of Bruce’s death with sorrow. He served on the BoD for ASLLG for a number of years and that is how I came to know him. He was a thoughtful man and someone I had great fondness for. We had some wonderful chats about a variety of subjects and had missed seeing him over the past few years. Your Dad was a wonderful guy with a lot of wisdom.
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Jnanankur Bag posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Dear Valerie,Jennifer, Monica, David, Lisa and family members Bishnupriya and I express our deepest condolence for the passing of my beloved mentor, friend and a long time colleague Dr. Bruce H Sells. We have known Bruce for over 40 years and shared our research interests. He was a great scholar, a kind mentor and a generous human being. We are glad that Bishnupriya and I was able to visit him in Perth two years ago and met Valerie. Bruce and Bernice were very special people to us and we will miss them both dearly. During our time with Bruce’s family in St.John’s, Newfoundland we became a member of his extended family which included all his post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. This bond was so strong that most people who worked with him during this period (1976-1983) still maintained contact with him. I joined his department in Guelph in 1985 and enjoyed working with him as the Dean of our college. Professionally he was fair,decisive and a creative administrator.
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David Evans posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
I'm sorry to see the news about Bruce's death. He was Dean when I joined the University of Guelph as a Faculty member in 1987. Being a Dean can sometimes be a challenging job and I continue to appreciate all the efforts he made on behalf of the College of Biological Sciences and its staff and students.
G
Gary Dickson posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
I always looked forward to my chats with Bruce either at the Perth Probus Club or at the Perth Pool. He was a fascinating man with an amazing history in Canada, Europe and the U.S. His perspective on a wide variety of things was always thoughtful and interesting. I regret that I hadn't known him longer. I wish Val and his entire family every strength in dealing with your loss.
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Alzheimer Society of Ontario Board and Staff posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a vital member of the Board of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario for several years. His wisdom and guidance was appreciated and respected. He will be missed.
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Karen Clifford posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Dear Valerie, Jennifer, Monica, David, Lisa, and families. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Bruce. He was a lifelong friend of my late father (Charlie Clifford), who always spoke so highly of him. We have some wonderful photos of Bruce, including one taken in 1949 with a group of friends, as well as more recent ones. Please let me know if you would like me to send them: karen@infosmith.ca. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time of saying goodbye to such a remarkable man. Condolences from the Clifford family, Ottawa
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Dr. Howard Clark posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences and deep sympathy on the death of Bruce. He was a close colleague and my friend at the University of Guelph. He was a fine scientist, an able administrator, and a real academic leader. I had the greatest respect for his sound judgement, high integrity, and thoughtful contributions. The development of molecular biology programs at Guelph owes much to his hard work and fine leadership.
G
Gabrielle Adams posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
I send my deep felt condolences to Bruce's family. I knew Bruce through the scientific community which he loved and respected and worked with him at the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies.He had a very successful career and a close family.
Service Information
When
Friday, November 23rd, 2018 1:00pm
Location
Blair & Son - Perth Chapel
Address
15 Gore St W,
Perth, ON K7H 3C7
Location Information
Plentiful parking at the rear of the facility
Service Extra Info
Celebration of Life to Honour and remember Bruce from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday November 23rd, 2018 with Sharing of Memories at 1:30 P.M.
