Bruce William Slight passed away on May 26, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 4, 1947. Bruce was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marlene, brother Geoffrey, and parents William and Joan Slight.
Bruce graduated from Carleton University and the University of Alberta as a Civil Engineer, earning his Ph.D. He had a successful and fulfilling career in his field. He married Marlene in 1973. Bruce and Marlene lived in Edmonton, Alberta until 1994 when they moved to Victoria, British Columbia. Bruce was a resident of Victoria until his passing.
Bruce enjoyed meeting up with friends at the Y, he was a car enthusiast and was very fond of multiple four-legged companions. In his earlier years he was an avid runner and cyclist. Bruce was very witty, had a dry sense of humour, and loved to comment on Canadian politics.
Bruce is survived by his sisters-in-law Betty Slight and Corrine (Doug) Friend and his brothers-in-law Ryan (Judy) Usenik, Blaine (Gloria) Usenik, and Daryl (Judy) Usenik. He will be fondly remembered by his many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends from coast-to-coast in Canada and in the United States.
If so desired, donations may be made in Bruce’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon or YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island.
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