Mr Bruce Roderick Shield

7 November 194729 May 2024

SHIELD, Bruce Roderick:

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th May, 2024.

Dearly loved husband of the late Jan. Treasured dad and father-in-law of Dean and Deb; Deidra and Tim. Cherished grandad of Caitlin and Cameron; Sarah and Janie, and great-grandad of Fletcher. A very special brother of Heather and Raewyn. A beloved friend to all that knew him. 

A special thank you to the Charles Upham staff for their care and support of Bruce. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora, on Tuesday the 4th June at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made at Bruce’s service. Messages to the Shield family can be sent to PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

Funeral service held at Northbrook Chapel & Rossburn Reception Lounge

Tributes

Ah Bruce, You've left this earth too soon. Such good memories and many photos are what you've left us with. You were such a kind and generous soul and funny to boot....you lived a good life. You were like part of our family in Canada and New Zealand. A treasure never to be forgotten. As ever, Patsy

Patsy Haggerty

We have so many great memories of your Dad. He put up with a lot from his Canadian family. He was our tour guide around the South Island, we had to check every day to make sure he had his glasses and wallet, so much fun.He loved to rate the sisters on a good day you were #1 on a bad day you were #4. He loved to call us the twisted sisters. We loved your Dad and will miss him so much Deidra and Dean and your families. Sending our love from Canada Butch and Linda

Bruce Shields

Our dear Bruce. You came to Canad a single Kiwi and returned home with your bride -our Barbie Doll Jan. You became our NZ Crocodile Dundee we always loved to hear your stories and see your video’s of hunting and fishing trips. It took many years before you came back to Canad for a visit because you thought we just drank tea The truth was when you left Jan wasn’t old enough to drink anything else. .It took many years and lots of love and the odd frying pan thrown at you to make you the best husband father granddad and brother that we all love so very much. We send much love to you to share for eternity with Jan. We will miss you both each and every day. Forever your #1 Our most sincere condolences to Deidra, Dean and families As well as your many friends , Love. Reta

Reta Frederick

Thank you Bruce, for being a wonderful friend to my brother and sister-in-law. You and your Jan will be remembered and missed.

Judith
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