Bruce Laverne White

Bruce Laverne White, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025 in Orillia, Ontario. Bruce was born on August 2, 1945 in Huntsville, Ontario where he lived most of his life.

Bruce grew up surrounded by love in Williamsport, Huntsville, with his parents, Alfred Daniel and Margaret (nee Sammons) White, and his eight siblings. As a child, he attended Spruce Glen Public School (fondly referred to as “The Chicken Koop”), where he forged friendships that would last a lifetime. Bruce embraced childhood adventures, spending summers as a camp counselor, imparting wisdom and laughter to young minds while also creating his own treasured memories.

In his early adult years, Bruce ventured to Toronto, where he worked at a building center, delivering lumber and building supplies. However, his heart always belonged to Huntsville, and he returned to his roots, dedicating himself to public service by working for the Ministry of Transportation, until his well-deserved retirement in 1998. But even in retirement, Bruce kept busy running a small scrap business, and trying to keep the deer out of his garden.

Bruce fostered deep connections with his family, especially relishing moments spent spoiling his much-loved nieces and nephews. He took them swimming, treated them to ice cream, and ensured that laughter was a constant presence in their lives.

Bruce’s journey is marked by the love of his late beloved wife, Patricia White (nee Nadrofsky), who stood by his side through thick and thin. He is also, predeceased by his parents, Dan & Margaret, and siblings Wilfred (Sylvia), Fred, Jean (Gordon) Heard, John, and Norman.

Bruce was a devoted stepfather to Walter (Debi) Coker, Belinda (Kevin) Jewitt, and Tracy (Rick) Schweertman, who appreciated the love and guidance he imparted. As a loving Papa, he nurtured six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, cherishing the role with boundless pride and affection.

Bruce will be missed by his surviving siblings Carl White (dec. Yvonne), Harold White, and Ruth (dec. George) Dzigas. He is lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

We invite friends and family to gather for a graveside service to honor Bruce's life on June 16, 2025, at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery in Huntsville, at 12 noon. A reception/luncheon will follow at Billingsley Funeral Home, 430 Ravenscliffe Road, Huntsville, where we invite you to share your stories and fond memories of Bruce.

The family is forever grateful to Tina at Company for You, for her kindness, support and excellent care during Bruce's last months.

Bruce will be missed here on earth, but we know he is rejoicing with his many loved ones in heaven.