Obituary of Allan Bruce Renner

To make a Memorial Donation click here. To send a message to the family click here. Allan Bruce Renner On Monday, February 25, 2008, at the age of 68, Allan “Bruce” Renner, surrounded with the love of family and friends, opened his wings and peacefully returned home to God. Born in Halifax August 29, 1939, to the late Edgar “Allan” and Helen (O’Neill) Renner, Bruce was an adventurous and rebellious lad. He spent much of his time at St. Mary’s Boat Club paddling, boating and diving and later took pleasure in fast cars, motorcycles and Kingfisher CB Radio Club rallies. Totally at home on or in the water, he was a certified scuba instructor, passionate about diving. Bruce enjoyed a rewarding career in the newspaper industry beginning with a pressman apprenticeship in the late ‘50s at the Halifax Herald. In 1963 he moved on to The Dartmouth Free Press as Production Superintendent, moving up to Plant Manager. In 1980 he took a position in Bridgewater to manage Lunenburg County Press (now Lighthouse Publishing Limited). Eventually this provided the opportunity to serve on the board of directors in both the Canadian and Atlantic Newspapers Associations including President of ACNA. He also took great pleasure in teaching at Kings College School of Journalism as well as participating in the local bowling and curling leagues. Bruce was a man of service, gratified by his involvement in the community. Some of the organizations he participated in were Air Canada’s Heart of Gold Award Program; Kiwanis International, serving as Lieutenant Governor; Kiwanis Club of Bluenose Golden K; WAYS (We Appreciate Your Service) Award; and Junior Achievement. He was also a Christopher Course Instructor, a founding member of Osprey Ridge Golf Club and a recognized blood donor. After his retirement, Bruce found pleasure on the golf course and continued his fascination of building, fixing and manufacturing things. Anyone fortunate enough to sit at a card table with him knows he was a sharp and competitive player. An intense and involved bridge player, he took pride in well-earned wins. He also served as President of the Bridgewater Duplicate Bridge Club. Some of his best times over the years were spent with his family and friends relaxing and playing horseshoes at the camp on Freeman Lake. We will remember him as a loving, kind, genuine, smart and generous man, so much “like a father” to those who were close to him. Often considered a serious man, we will miss his bright, playful and sensitive nature. A loyal partner, loving husband and supportive father, compassionate brother and faithful friend, he will be deeply missed by his wife, Laurenda; daughter, Christina (Shawn); son, Mike (Krista); and granddaughter, Mikayla; his sisters, Barbara, Sharon and Marda; nieces and nephews; and all those friends whose lives he touched. He is already especially missed by his devoted pals Meggie and Charli. Visitation for family and friends will be 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral mass 2 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater. Rev. Patrick Morris officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com