BRUCE V. MITCHELL

After a lengthy illness, Bruce Vincent Mitchell, with his dearest friends, Murray and Karen at his side, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 1991 at St. Michaels hospital, Toronto Ont. Bruce is survived by partner and dearest companion Murray Darroch; parents, Gordon and Esme; brothers, Jeff and wife Kim, Stuart; sisters, Diane and husband Daniel Schullz, Christine, and nieces, Chelsea and Andrea. Bruce was born December 31, 1959 in Winnipeg. He attended school in East Kildonan, easily achieving highest academic honors. Bruce was a gifted artist and teacher. His main artistic interest was in contemporary dance, where he was regarded by many as one of Canada's finest contemporary dancers and choreographers. In his teens, his prime interest in the arts was painting, leaving his family and friends many cherished works. Bruce was loved by all who knew him for his kind and gentle ways, his sense of humor and his ability to bravely cope with his illness. A Service of Rememberance will be held in the THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS, Broadway at Furby, on Wednesday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. Service will terminate at the chapels. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce's kind and dearest friends, Karen Kulak, Randy Joynt, Fiona and Al Williams and Peter Meyer. Bruce, we love you and are proud of your life and your work. A celebration of Bruce's life will also be held in Toronto at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Joanne Solarski, The  H.I.V. Clinic Fund, St. Michaels Hospital, 30 Bond St., Toronto, Ont. MSB 1W8. The family will receive friends at a reception to be held in the THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS following the service. Courtesy parking West of the Chapels.