Bruce Talbot – Handley and Anderson Funeral Services

TALBOT, Bruce
18.05.1946 - 18.09.2021
Husband to Caroline.
Dad to Darren & Danny, Chris & Misako.
Chosen Dad to Dave and family.
Adoring Grandpa to Ami & Jin.
In our hearts forever, and now our minds whenever it rains.

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At Bruce’s request a private cremation with no funeral.
At Caroline’s request, no flowers, with donations in Bruce’s honour to free3dhands.org

Condolences(12)

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Nick Shaw says
September 20, 2021 at 5:07 pm

Very sorry for your loss Caroline. As a friend of Allan’s I had some contact with Bruce from time to time. He always told it the way he saw it and I admired him for that. All the best to you and your family at this sad time.
Nick and Rosemary Shaw
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Rosi and Ian says
September 21, 2021 at 7:52 am

Remembering a generous man. Deepest sympathy to Caroline and family.
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Mat Bowtell says
September 21, 2021 at 8:54 am

Dear Caroline and family, I am so deeply saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. I will forever be grateful for his kindness, generosity, encouragement and support of our charity. His spirit and kindness has contributed greatly towards our vision of making assistive technology available to everyone on the planet. Bruce’s kindness and support will never be forgotten, and he will live on through our work. Sending our deepest condolences to family and friends during this difficult time- Thank you Bruce- your footprints will always remain in our hearts. With love, Mat Bowtell, Founder, Free 3D Hands.
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Tuppy Cleeland says
September 21, 2021 at 1:08 pm

We are Very sad to hear the passing of Bruce.special memories. Our thoughts are with the family.
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Dent Family says
September 21, 2021 at 2:22 pm

Caroline and Family, our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Much love to you all. From Liz, Sol, Peter and Gabrielle.
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Marje Brophy says
September 21, 2021 at 3:49 pm

Dear Caroline
What a shock it was for me to see notice of Bruce’s death. My thoughts are with you & the family and I am so sorry for your loss. I was just talking about both of you last week when I was at the dentist seeing Christina and she always asks after Betty and both of you. Please take care & stay safe. Much love Marje
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Graeme Hastings says
September 21, 2021 at 4:53 pm

May our thoughts comfort you through this period of loss. Graeme and Dot Hastings
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Alan McIndoe says
September 21, 2021 at 6:22 pm

Our thoughts are with you and your family. He will be missed by a lot of people in the turning world. He was a big influence for me and always had a smile, a joke and the time to show how to do things.
Alan and Kerrie Mcindoe
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Daryl@Kerry Kerslake says
September 22, 2021 at 3:37 pm

To Caroline and family and all the brothers so sorry for the loss of Bruce .
Our thoughts are with you
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Joy Niven says
September 24, 2021 at 7:29 pm

Caroline, & boys… Thinking of you all. So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing.
A talented man who shared his passion for his trade
Take care . With live Joy Niven
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Joy & Ken Wright says
September 26, 2021 at 8:28 pm

When we think of Bruce we remember great times and having fun. When we came to Phillip Island, Bruce & Caroline were our first [and remained best] friends. They made our time in Newhaven so much fun.
Who could forget burning out the stump in our back yard using building site offcuts supplied by Bruce, or learning to sail in the Corsair, or the “Handle Me Gently” cup, or nights at the Yacht Club, or gar fishing on Woolamai, or coming home from school to find Bruce woodturning in our wash house? It goes on and on.
We are so sorry to lose Bruce in such a way and send our love to Caroline and family. Such a loss!
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Caroline Dickenson says
October 18, 2021 at 4:05 pm

Dear Caroline, Darren and Chris,

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear from a friend today, that Bruce passed away last month. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Bruce always had a place in my heart. He made me laugh, he made me feel welcome, I can still hear him calling me “have-a-chat”. A beautiful human, certainly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him xx