Sad hearing Bruce has played his last Pipe. Condolences to you Alice and family. Bruce was a man who never seemed to change. Knew him from early school days to the present and he was still Bruce with a smile and a cheery welcome. RIP Bruce.

i love you moff i hope you liked my haka

Dear Alice and whanau In my time with the pipe band I had the pleasure to get to know Bruce. After leaving new plymouth I kept in touch with Bruce and became good friends. With Bruce this happened easily. It was a sad time when he had to give up piping. Know he has gone to a better place where he will once again play to his hearts content. My life is richer for knowing Bruce. He was a true gentleman and gave his time to anyone who asked. He may be gone but not forgotten RIP my dear friend always in my heart. Robert Fraser

Hey guys. Wow hard to believe I won't be able to ask all those awkward questions of Moff like I use to! We had some very interesting chats over the years. Really enjoyed these and will miss them Moff you certainly will be missed but never forgotten. Rest assured your whanau will be looked after as I know you would want. Sorry I can't make the sendoff but will be watching from The Tron. Thoughts and prayers with you all on this tough day. RIP mate KJ

As well as being a good human being Bruce will always hold a special place in our memories because he was the person who steered us towards working with Vantage windows and Doors. Which turned out to be an excellent decision for which we are forever grateful. That and the fact he cooked many a sausage at our Xmas BBQ. Our sincere condolences to Alice and family RIP Bruce Kindest Regards Geoff & Penny Lay

So Sad to hear about Bruce passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers, From your Irish family.

Dear Alice and kids We are sad to hear the passing of your husband Bruce (RIP) our father dearest friend from the time they serve.He was a great friend and he also great father who always ask us how we are and how our father that mean he was a best friend of our dad. We always remeber him in our heart.WE WISH THAT WE GONNA SEE OFF BUT WE JUST want Sending our regards from Aho and Monika Kids and may his soul REST IN PEACE OFA ATU KOLOMALU FAMILY

Dear Alice and family Rest in love Bruce, thank you for the bag piping memories. Sending our thoughts and love.

Dear Auntie Alice and family My thoughts were with you all yesterday as you celebrated the life of uncle Bruce . I’m sure you gave him a fitting send off . Sorry I couldn’t be there with you all to say my goodbyes. Big hugs to you all. Rest in Peace Uncle Bruce . Jackie , Mike and Poppy xxx

Dear Alice, Fiona, Hilary, John and family... Sending you all love and strength. I've only known you for a few short years, but came to realise quickly Bruce was a good bugger...reminded me of my own dad in many ways.. Will miss getting a hug, calling you 'dad', seeing that smile and laughing with you at dragonboat regattas..we'll make sure Alice is OK! Time to place your pipes down and sleep Bruce, you've earned your rest ...ill be sure to think of you and smile when I hear the pipe bands play. Helen x

Dear Alice and Family We were so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. Such a lovely man taken too soon. Bruce was a great neighbour who always had time for a chat when we were walking past doing school and kindy drop offs over 20 years ago. He is one of life's genuinely good people and I'm sure he will be missed by many. Please reach out if we can help with lawns or gardens or if there is anything you need. Love from the Carr family 'down the road' x

Dear Alice and family Condolences Alice and family. You have been amazing with your care and support for each other. MOFF the man, you were caring, inspirational in the way you faced your challenges and always happy to chat. You were very proud of your family and their achievements. RIP Bruce With love from Anne and Willie

Dear Alice and your family, with enduring such a loss you have been in my thoughts, Bruce was a lovely kind and humorous guy. My sincere condolences to you all in your sadness. Blessings, Barbie Hepburn

Dear Alice, Fiona, Hilary and John, So sorry for your loss, Bruce was one of the good bugga's. I have very fond memories of him over the years. Thinking of you all over this sad time.xx Regards Wayne

Dear Alice and Clan Thinking of you at this time of loss of Bruce who was always ready for a chat. Thank you Alice for always being positive. Arohanui June and Simon Moseley

To Alice and family, I'm so sorry to hear your husband has passed away. Thinking of you all. Love and hugs Glenda xxxxx

To Alice and Family Sorry to read that Bruce has passed away. Always enjoyed our chats with him. Our deepest condolences to you all. Our loving thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Kind Regards Jill and Wayne Harrison

Alice & Family - tears of love and respect for you all in the loss of Bruce; always a true gentleman who spiced life with humour and a smile . Footprints in our memory always . Blessings to all, Carol & Rodney Hall

To Alice and Family My thoughts are with you all. May all the happy memories of Bruce help you through this difficult time. Heaven has gained a wonderful piper. Michele

Dear Alice, deepest condolences to my very first paddling buddy in a dragon boat. I didn’t know Bruce but our thoughts are with you. Keith and Carolien.

So sorry to hear the loss of a good man. I have very clear memories of staying at your place as a kid and remember that beautiful sound of those pipes. Your dad played so proud. Love to you all at these sad times.