I am so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. He was a wonderful man and our family will have many fond memories of him.
Please accept my condolences.
Love to all of you at this difficult time.
Marnie

So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him.

We loved Bruce dearly. Bruce was always there for both of us in a time of need. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Our thoughts are with you Moira and family
Love Jenny and Don

Our sincere sympathies to you and your family, Moira. Bruce will be always remembered as a pillar of this community. His ‘joie de vivre’ was evident in all he did. He will be missed.
Anne & Gary

Our sincere condolences to Moira and family.

We will miss his smile. We will miss visiting Bruce at Cruisers in the summer.
Our thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear of Bruces passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you Moira and family, you of course will miss him most of all.
Bruce will be missed by his many freinds in the community, I started thinking of the number of things I knew he did over the years, for various different peoples lives he touched, it is a long list.
Good bye to a wonderful guy.
David Vicky Munro

Words seem truly inadequate to express the tremendous sadness we feel as a family over the passing of this wonderful man. Our neighborhood guardian, we all will miss his morning walks dearly.
He will live in our hearts forever. Bruce you will be missed here on Victoria Street
Love Claudio & Anna Ferranti & Family

Dear Moira and family, I’m saddened to hear of the loss of a much loved and respected friend. Bruce’s contribution to his community both professionally and personally touched so many. May he rest now for a job well done. The Wedgbury family

Mary Kate,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Love Angela & Dave

Mary Kate and family,
such a terrible loss, that of a father. We can appreciate how difficult this is for you and your entire family.
May his memory and legacy help you through your days.

Hugs!
Love Tara & Kevin

I will always think of Bruce as a kind man who featured in my father’s tales of his college exploits. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. My condolences to all of you.

My thoughts are with you and your family Matt.
My deepest condolences.

Our sincere condolences to Moira and her family. Bruce and Moira were the first people to welcome us to the neighbourhood when we moved to James Street 34 years ago and they were good neighbours for all of the 25 years we lived there. We have many memoires of the good times we had with them and their children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wayne and Ruth Dobson

Matt and family,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, my first principal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Alanna

I extend me deepest sympathy to you and your family . Bruces passing has touched the hearts of many who knew him. I can appreciate how difficult it is for you at this time and your fond
memories will help you heal

With sympathy Jeanne Egan

[ Mrs Harold Egan]

For Johanna & David, and all the family members:
Sorry to hear the news. We did not know Bruce but want to offer our condolences to all the family.

We are still reeling over this big loss. Take care all of you. Love, Mary and Gary.

Moira and family,
With great sadness and shock I extend my deepest sympathy. Bruce was a great man and i was fortunate that he hired me on his staff many years ago. I have many fond memories of those years at James Bolton. I am sorry that I am unable to attend the funeral since i am in Calgary with my daughter. May you remember the good times and may God be with you at this difficult time. Kathy Farrelly

To my adopted Canadian Family,
Many years have passed since Moira and Bruce took me in to their care for a year in 1977. Even though we live Downunder, on the other side of the planet, we have always thought that we have been part of the Chevalier Family. We mourn Bruce’s passing as Moira and my adopted Brothers and Sisters do. A candle burns for you Bruce, under the Southern Cross. We are still coming to see you all in the Fall to share Bruce’s Birthday with you.
Our hearts are with you.
Simon and Christine, Nerang, Queensland, Australia

Moria and Family:

I was a classmate of Bruce at Lakeshore Teachers’ College. Wonderful to meet again at the 50th Reunion. Bruce was always so charming and sincere. He was indeed very special to all who knew him. Treasure your golden memories and these will give you strength in the days ahead. Bruce will always be smiling within the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Fondly, Karen

I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing Jo. Thinking of you and your family through this hard time. Love you. Big hugs. xo

Dear Moira and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We’ll remember Bruce for his love and pride of the family and grandchildren, his little truck, working tirelessly on your beautiful cottage, and the sparkle in his eye when he recounted the story of seeing you for the first time at school. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy and Greg Faux

We are so very sorry to hear of Bruces passing.
He is a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to his family.

THE LAST TIME WE SAW BRUCE WAS IN THE LATE 1970’S. WE HAD ALL BEEN CLOSE FRIENDS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL ALONG WITH TOM WATT. READING OF BRUCE’S PASSING HAS SHOCKED US AS WE WERE UNAWARE OF HIS ILLNESS. THERE IS AN OLD MOVIE THAT PRESENTS A EULOGY AS PART OF THE PLOT. APPLYING THE EULOGY TO BRUCE . “BRUCE WAS AN OLD PERSONAL FRIEND BUT I DON’T RECALL EVER TELLING HIM THAT. WHILE LIVING MILES APART WE GREW OLD TOGETHER. WE GREW OLD TOGETHER BUT HAD WE LIVED CLOSER TO EACH OTHER AND, IF HE COULD HEAR ME NOW, I WOULD CONGRATULATE HIM FOR BEING A GREATAND GOOD MAN AND THANK HIM FOR BEING OUR FRIEND. THIS IS OUR MEMORY OF BRUCE. OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.

Our condolences to Moira and the family.

Dear Moira and family,

Bruce came to serve on the Board of Family Transition Place when I was there, and I so valued his thoughtful and fundamentally kind lens through which he worked. I will always remember him telling the story of a personal “aha”. He went with his daughter (I’m not sure which one!) to a large department store where she wanted to buy – a watch, I think it was. He stood well away and watched while she was ignored by the salesmen; then he went over and within seconds was being attended to. The difference in the treatment astonished him. That he would engage in the experiment, and reflect on it, and act on it, says so much about him as a person.

My thoughts are with you.

Suzanne Heron

Dear Moira…sincere condolences. A true gentleman and large contributor to Education in this Province.
hugs to all

I worked with Bruce at Massey P.S. many, many years ago. I will always remember his smile and soft voice. He treated the kids and staff with respect and in return was well liked by those around him. My condolences to the Chevalier family. He left fond memories.

Moira, Matthew, Joel, Mary-Kate and Johanna,

I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you.

Love, Jenny

Dear Moira and Family

We are very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was truly a gentleman, a loving husband and father.

Moira, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. We send you and your family HUGE HUGS. We hope that fond memories of times past help to sustain you all during this difficult time. Love, Yvonne & Bill.

My condolences to the entire family.

Sincere sympathy to you, Moira and the rest of your family at this time.
Norah & Stan

Grew up with Bruce and know that you have lost a wonderful person. Saddened to hear of his passing, My condolence to the
family

Mrs. Chevalier and family:
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Mr. Chevalier was a kind man and a great teacher who touched many lives. I’ll always remember
his smile and the way he always made a person feel special.
My thoughts are with you.
Cheryl Camplin-Soper

Mary Kate,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family at your time of loss….

Elana Zemel
(Seneca College)

Dear Matt and family,

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. My dad was also taken at 77 after a battle with cancer, far too young. Please offer my sincerest condolences to your mother and siblings. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Ann

Moira, so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.

John

Mary Kate,

Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you.

Marva, David & Family

So sorry to hear about Mr. Chevalier’s passing. He was a kind man who will be sadly missed.

Moira, Matt, Mary-Kate, Joel, and Johanna
I am deeply saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. He had such a profound impact on all those who came into contact with him. Having not seen him in many years, I have learned his lessons well and will always reflect on his gentle, kind, caring, and purposeful nature. I cannot imagine how great of a loss this is for your family and the Bolton community. His spirit will live on in the many he has touched, guided, and served.

Dear Moira and family: Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Please accept our condolences.We have many fond memories of Bruce when he was at Massey Public School.Who can forget the movies at his Christmas parties? He will be greatly missed.God bless.

Johanna and the Chevalier family,

My deepest condolences. He is gone but never forgotten, his welcoming smile and friendly words will always be remembered.
Lots of love.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Bruce to cancer. He was a Prince of a guy who volunteered for many things around Bolton. We worked together in the last 14 years helping to run a few track and field meets, in particular, the George Wright event at Humberview S.S. Bruce was always the M.C. and he thoroughly enjoyed relating to everybody in his calm, confident manner. Having taught school with his wife Moira and having taught each of their 4 wonderful kids, it was a chance for me to catch up on the latest news right down to the grandchildren. Bruce would even drive to London to volunteer for some events at his son’s school, where Matt is also a principal. That’s the kind guy Bruce was- generous, proud and determined. It won’t be the same without him and I have lost a true friend.

I am sorry to hear of Bruce passing. We have lost someone who was a special part of our family. May we find comfort in each other.

I am sorry we did not have the opportunity of having some fun in the sun.

Mitchell, one of his legacy, will always remind me of Bruce.

I’m saddened to hear that Mr. Chevalier has passed away. I will always be grateful for everything he did for us at Massey. I remember his classic red pick-up truck that he parked on the hill for our play days.

Mary Kate:

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father.

We miss all your beautiful faces in our neighbourhood and think of you often

Dear Matt and family,
Sorry to hear this sad news. Losing a loved one is never easy.
There is an old gypsy saying that goes “you have to dig deep to bury your father’
Deapest Sympathy,
Melanie Guest

Our sincere condolences to the Chevalier family.
Martin & Debbie Swan and former James Bolton students, Chuck & Whitney. Memories are forever.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The last time I saw Bruce, he was playing with Susan’s grandson – pretending a car came out of his ear – a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Heartfelt condolences
Love the DiCarlos

Moira and family,
Very sorry to read of Bruce`s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Val Grogan

I’m so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s (or to me, Mr. Chevalier’s) passing. My thoughts to all his family and friends.

Andrew

Moira and family,
We are saddened by the news of Bruce’s passing. We have known Bruce since the 40s and 50s when we all lived on Ridelle Ave, a block away from Briar Hill Public School that we all attended.
Joyce Carr on behalf of the Carr family.

Much saddened to hear of your loss – particularly thinking of all you former students and children. Quiet good humour, always interested in others. great principal and, most important, I am sure a great father and husband. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Moira:
We were so saddened to hear about Bruce. Teaching, skiing, bartending, FTP Board….what a mix of good memories we have.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Leanne & Brian

Mary Kate:

We are saddened to here of your loss. Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mrs. Chevalier and family,
James Bolton Public School community was privelged to have Bruce volunteer as our master of ceremonies at our annual Track and Field meet. Rolling up in the infamous Red truck, hauling off the heavy generator. We all need, especially children, the sense of tradition and kindness that Bruce embedded. As a piper walked the athletes around the field, Bruce welcomed all the keen children to the track – Bruce looked in his element to be a part of tradition. He is a role model and inspiration for teachers and fathers alike. You sure left a legacy Bruce!

In Bolton as young couples starting families
Rotary meetings, events, and parties
Times around your kitchen table or dining room table with all the children
Drinks then later tea or coffee at the kitchen table or in the living room without the children
A shared love of cottages
Warm days and cool sunsets at Woodland Beach accompanied by sand – everywhere
Probably the only two subscribers to the magazine, ‘Wooden Boat’
A shared interest in building and woodworking
Being adopted aunts and uncles to each other’s children
Sharing stories about our children and in later years Chevalier grandchildren and much later a Bain granddog
Two families with a friendship that is cherished and been through celebrations, milestones, and difficult times
Someone said, “You don’t make friends, you recognize them”
We are blessed you recognized us as well.
With love, Sandy, Wes, & Sherri

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I know that Peter always enjoyed spending time with Bruce & I remember Bruce, Peter & several other Rotarians in their clown costumes for the Bolton Christmas Parade …. they always had a good time together.

My thoughts & prayers are with you ……… Eve

Moira & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

We were at Hilltop Flowers today March 28th, when we noticed an arrangement with Bruce’s name, Monty and I were taken a back….and we remembered the years gone by.

Shane, Dale & Ryan also send their sympathy.

Wilson Family

Our condolences to the family. A special gentleman who will be missed. Anne, Bill and James Bolton students, Julia and Laura

Special people leave a footprint in your heart and no one can ever take those special memories. May those memories keep you going in the days/weeks ahead. Extending deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all.
God has a new Cruiser on his team.

Sharon, Mike and former student at James Bolton, Matt Lamarche

Sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing, he was a great person & teacher & will be missed by everyone who knew him

Dear Moira and family, please accept our sincere condolences. We have only happy memories of Bruce and your family, on the many social occasions with mutual friends in Bolton and at Woodland Beach. We will be unable to attend the service, but you will all be in our thoughts. Marilyn and Wayne Heath

Mary Kate and family,

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. We are thinking of you all and send our deepest sympathies.

Adrianne and Darren Kenmir

Moira,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Bruce was an admired and respected colleague. We appreciated his friendship over the years. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Moira, Matt, Mary Kate, Joel and Johanna.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Our thoughts are with you. Please feel free to lean on us in your time of need.

Bruce had a gentle, relaxed, kind way about him. His voice so soothing and calm. His demeanor always brought warmth to a room and made you feel so welcome. He will most certainly be missed, but take comfort that his spirit and pleasant disposition will continue to live on in his children and grandchildren.

Thinking of you,

Sandra and Clive

Moira and Family,

I know you will all treasure the memories. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Heather Manson

Sincere condolences to the Chevalier family. Remembering with fondness a very special man with a kind and generous spirit.
~Former staff member, Massey Public School
Shirley Campbell

Dear Moira And Family

My deppest Sympathy to you and your family our thoughts are with you.

Debbie Kring and family

Matt and Family,

I was saddened to hear of the news of your fathers passing. I will always remember Bruce pulling up in his old red truck on the mornings of the GF Wright track and field meet. The smile on his face on those mornings elicited a genuine eagerness to provide kids with a positive experience on the day. Always there for the right reasons.

My Condolences

Matt,
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Treasure all the memories of the good time you had with him and hold those in your heart as you struggle through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Diane Hull (Palgrave Public School)

Dear Moira and Family:

We were saddened to learn of Bruce’s illness and passing. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.

Judith and Gord

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Chevalier. I was a student at James Bolton while he was principal. In the past month, he was thoughtful enough to write my parents a kind letter when he saw my medical school graduation announcement in the newspaper – about 20 years after I had left the school! He was clearly a dedicated educator at his core.

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. He will be remembered fondly.

Dear Johanna,David, Moira and Matt,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dear father &husband Bruce.
I am unable to attend the memorial service as I’m with grandchildren.
My sympathies are with all of you at this sad time.
I trust that great memories will be of comfort in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
(Aunt) Marian & family

Our sympathies. We will remember Bruce forever.

Moira, I was surprised and saddened to read about Bruce in the Bolton Enterprise. Carmen drew it to my attention. He was a well loved and respected educator who I always enjoyed talking to whenever I met him as our paths crossed in education and later in town. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Take care Carole Sisto

To Mrs Chevalier and Family

I am so sorry for your loss. My mom and I scrap book and just the other day I was looking at old school photos and report cards from my James Bolton days in the early 90’s and I was reminiscing about my times there..friends and teachers who made a difference and of course a prinicipal who made a difference too. I was so saddened to hear of Mr Chevalier’s passing. I will always remember him walking the halls of James Bolton with his hands clasped behind his back and a very stern look on his face. Upon approach i would think i had done something wrong and was going to the office for sure but Mr Chevalier would simply pass,smile his big smile and say ” how are you today Miss Graham?” I remember how he made each child feel important whether they had done right or wrong…. there was a lesson he taught and that is how to to be a better person. I believe we are all better people for having known him and I will carry his lessons with me every day. Mr Chevalier left behind a wonderful legacy to cherish for years to come. He was important to all who knew him. I am sorry that he has been taken from us now. But god has gained an angel of integrity and grace. May your memories live in your heart forever as mine of him will live in my heart and the heart of my parents also. Please take comfort in knowing we are all saddened by this very deep loss.

Always in our Thoughts…..

Jodi Graham and my parents….. Dave and Barb Graham.

Our very deepest sympathies to Moira and the family. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you at this very sad time.
Pat and George

After reading through the list of condolences I’m sorry I wasn’t fortunate enough to meet the Chevalier children.
Like Bruce, my husband John cherished a red pick-up truck. They were both members of Caledon Cruisers and spoke about their trucks when they happened to see each other and on at least one occasion Bruce came to our house to look for some parts for his truck. The occassion that stays in my mind occured after the death of my husband. Bruce and Moira came to my house to have a look and decide if they might be interested in purchasing my husband’s red pick-up truck.
They were such a ‘together’ couple and what impressed me was that they seemed to be such good friends. People had made the same comment of my husband and myself. I will be forever grateful for the time we had together and pray that, with the passing of time, Moira will also forget the grief but clearly remember the gift of their life together. I would see Bruce driving his truck around town and it would always make me smile to remember them.
God Bless and bring Peace

Moira, Matt, Mary-Kate, Joel & Johanna
I was shocked and sadened to hear from Marlene Hayashi, that Bruce had passed away. I was always referred to as Mrs. Edwards, Secretary at James Bolton and was honoured to work beside your Husband/Dad. We shared alot of special times together. I always remember him pulling up in his red antique truck each day.
We send you all our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May all your good memories you shared together, keep your Husband/Dad close to you in your hearts.
I know your Dad was very proud of you all. Matt, I am so happy to hear you are a principal at a school. I really used to enjoy our chats together.
I am sorry we cannot attend personally, to extend our sympathy but we are currently vacationing in Florida. We have retired to Muskoka from Mono Mills, Caledon.
Our deepest sympathy to each one of you.
Linda & Allen

Moira & Family: We were truly saddened to learn of Bruce’s passing. Such a kind-hearted and loving gentleman. I remember Bruce taking all the children on a walk after dark – I believe it was Thanksgiving – they were all very young. Complete with lantern, he took them on a tour of the neighbourhood, including a “haunted house”. A wonderful moment in time and a memory to cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I knew Bruce at Massey Public school for many years .I was a primary teacher and he was my principal. i had lost contact with him until I received this message .and was surprised to hear of his demise. My sympathy goes to Moira and family.
Another teacher there Debbie Konrad plans to retire in June and wanted him to be at her retirement party–we will remember him often.
May God give you strength for the days ahead
Shirley

Dear Moira

Sam and I always enjoyed Bruce’s company, recently and in the past when we all seemed to meet up to help at one on your mom’s frequent house moves; those were good times.
You and your family are in our thoughts
Condolences from the Whyte Family

Bette

Joel, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and your dad will be remembered fondly. With deepest sympathy, Tony, Prem, Tina & Alana

Dear Moira and family,

Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy on the passing of Bruce. We have known Bruce for thirty eight years. He was a dear friend and one who was very helpful with advice and guidance. It was through Bruce that we ended up settling and raising a family in the wonderful town of Bolton. Bruce and I also shared a great interest in the old vehicle hobby. We have many special memories of Bruce and these we will cherish for the rest of our days.

Sincerely,
Fred and Diane Nixon

GOD BLESS YOU ALL, IN THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
Your Husband/Dad was a TRULY OUTSTANDING MAN.
His HUGE SMILE, In His Lil Red Truck, his Wonderful Friendly Greetings, to his many, many AMAZING Contributions to our
Community—-THIS MAN WILL BE INCREDIBLY MISSED AND
NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!

His “Countless” WONDEFRFUL memories will be treasurered
by all of us who he knew Bruce.

AND NOW BRUCE IS A ‘HEAVENLY ANGEL’ WHO WILL BE
WATCHING FROM ABOVE!

With Our Sincere Condolences —-The Giammattolo Family

Dear Moira and Family:
We are both so sorry over the loss of Bruce.
Sorrow is not forever,
Love is.

You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Love,
Lynda & Tayler Parnaby

IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I WORKED IN PEEL COUNTY BUT I FONDLY REMEMBER MY MANY CONTACTS WITH BRUCE’ AND MOIRA AS WELL AS THEIR CHILDREN. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME.

Mr. Chevalier was my principal for only one year – grade 7, and he was also my instrumental music teacher that year. This was during the last year of Ellwood being the senior public school for Bolton and south Albion. (1974-75) He was a great teacher who inspired me to become a professional musician.
And I remember that he always took the time to point out connections to the local community like no other teacher ever did. Perhaps because few, if any other teachers were so passionately connected to the community the way Bruce was. How he found the time for everything, I’ll never know. He also found time to run a summer school for us music kids at the end of that year. The following fall, Humberview Senior Public School opened. Bruce stayed to run Ellwood, but because Humberview didn’t have an instrumental music teacher, he volunteered to come and teach my grade 8 class. So every week, he would leave his warm office to get in his cold car and drive over to Humberview and back. That is what really blew me away. Literally going the extra mile for students who he didn’t have to think about anymore if he didn’t want to.
Another fond memory is our (his) band playing at the opening of the Caledon Town Hall.
In later years I would have fun chatting with him at my dad’s shop when he brought the Sunbeam in to get fixed.
Last year at a Caledon Criusers night, I introduced my teenage son to “my old music teacher”. With a smile, Bruce corrected me, retorting that he was my ‘former music teacher”, not my “OLD music teacher!”
Cheers to a clever caring man who made a difference to so many!

Dear Moira and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences at this time. I knew Bruce as a leading Principal in the Peel Board. I remember that many community members still spoke of him years after he had retired from James Bolton P.S. He was fondly discussed and missed.

Sincerely,

Mary Haslett

Dear Family,
Words can’t express the depth of sorry we are all feeling for you at this time of deep sorrow. May it comfort you to know that others are thinking of you and praying that you continue to love and support each other as you have always done to the praise and honor of your husband and father. Think about him often, cry, laugh but most of all continue to live your lives as he would want you to full of hope and joy.
Sincere love and sympathy
The Forletta Family

Dear Mary Kate,
May all the loving memories of your Dad comfort you and your family and help you through this sad time. You are such a wonderful person, you are in our thoughts.
Andrea Lee-McMillan (Lee)

Moira, Matt, Johanna, Mary-Kate and Joel,

What a shock! We are on vacation right now in Arizona and just heard of Bruce’s passing. We are truly sorry for your loss. Bruce will be greatly missed by those who had the honour of crossing paths with him. I will always fondly remember the mornings at the Humberview track preceding those George Wright Track & Field Meets. Bruce and George were the dynamic duo who lined the track and then made certain that every student participant enjoyed a memorable experience. During my career in education, I had the privilege of knowing many great people – none better than Bruce. It certainly was an honour to know him.

Our deepest regrets and thoughts are with you.

Michael & Candace

Dear Moira and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. I have many fond memories of working with Bruce at James Bolton P.S.
I am thinking of you and your family at this time.

Sincerely,
Bev Lashbrook

Mrs Chevalier and Family,

Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all at this very sad time. Mr. Chevalier was a kind and gentle soul who had a smile for one and all. We will miss seeing him driving around town in his little red truck.
Our thoughts and prayers at with you.
Steve & Candy

Moira and Family,

So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. I remember his keen mind and sense of humour. My deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time.

Chevalier Family

Mr. Cheavelier was our principal at Ellwood for two years. We were transferred to Holy Family in 1966. A large field separated both schools. We missed our old pals and quickly figured out that we could meet half way and contiue to play during our lunch breaks. We were told by our principal and Mr. Cheavelier advised his students these meetings were to stop immediately. We were to remain in our own school yards. We continued to meet half way in the field. Mr. Cheavelier corrected the situation by getting in his car, driving into the field, rounding up his students sending them back to Ellwood and telling the Holy Family group to return to their school. That was the end of our lunch time meetings.

Many people have fond memories of Mr. Chevalier, this is ours.

We are sorry for your loss.

Michael & Patricia O’Leary

There are so many people that have memories of Mr. Cheavalier and this is ours.

We are deeply sorrow for your loss.

Michael & Patricia O’Leary (former students)

Mr Chevalier was my favorite teacher of all time.He was like father to his students at Ellwood Memorial,back when teachers actually cared for their students,staying after school to volunteer teaching music and sports.I remember him driving me to Dr Steins to get stitches in his Sunbeam Alpine waiting until it was done and then driving me home.Ran into him in a music store at Albion Mall and he told me that he would never forget the day Kennedy was shot and me running down the hall,shouting,”The president’s been shot,the president’s been shot”.He left an impact in many students lives and he was a lovely man.What a loss.

Dear Moira, I was shocked to JUST learn of the passing of Bruce. I am so sorry I wasn’t present to personally offer you my sincere condolences.
Bruce was an amazing person and a wonderful educator. Working with him whilel he was Principal of Massey i experienced what a wonderful kind and compassionate person he was.
My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Beryl Ford

We are visiting from our home on Vancouver Island and were very surprised by the news of Bruce’s death. Although we left the Bolton area nearly 30 years ago, we remember all our old friends from those days, it certainly doesn’t seem long since we attended your wedding.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
June &Bernard

My deepest condolences to you on the passing of a truly remarkable teacher and ‘gentle man’. So many memories starting from Bruce being a young bachelor teacher who moved next door to my family when he first arrived in Bolton…to him being my grande 8 teacher and principal. Every time, I returned home to Bolton to visit my parents, I would run into him and he always asked about my travels and life abroad telling me he had always thought I was destined for an interesting life. There are not many people who leave a lasting mark but Bruce was one for me.
Katherine (Kathy Cardey to Bruce)

Many years ago I arrived at a new school as a very young teacher.
Bruce welcomed me to Massey Public School with his big smile and calming voice. Now I am retired and always remember Bruce’s support and kindness. It was an honour and privilege working with Bruce for those years. My condolences to you Moira and your family.
Vicki Copeland (former Massey teacher)

Mr. Chevaliers passing saddens me beyond words. I was 6 years old when my father was paralyzed and both parents away from home and in the hospital for months.
Mr Chevalier used to drive us to school at Massey every morning in that big red truck. I was an ESL student back then with no friends and I remember more than once running into his office and burying my crying face into his tummy-even when he was clearly in a meeting. When I lost my first tooth at school and my sister flushed it down the fountain he gave her a detention for 3 days. He made me feel so safe and I truly remember his kindness still 30 years later. May he rest in peace.
Ruby

I knew Bruce from our Ryerson days and lately have been trying to find Bruce and re-establish our friendship sadly to late. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. One day in Jan of 1957 much to our surprise we answered the door at our Leamington home and there stood Beau. We ate with my parents we went to a local hockey game and he stayed the nite. Even though we have not seen each other in many years I will miss him,,,Roger White

I grew up across the road from the Chevalier family at 525 Ridelle. Bruce and I attended Briar Hill and Vaughan at the same time but Bruce was two years ahead of me which at the time seemed a significant difference. I admired Bruce a great deal but frankly it was never voiced due to a rather shy countenance.
Bruce’s father was a highly respected member of the local community. Marjorie, (Sissy) was my baby sitter on many occasions and Leo and I drove to work one summer when he was working at the engine division of DeHavilland and I was a student whose father was employed as head of the finance department. My wife and I attended Bruce and Moira’s wedding but thereafter our ways parted and unfortunately never came together again. I dropped in on Leo several times as he still resided in the family home n Ridelle and I was aware that Bruce lived in Bolton but neglected to regain contact. One of my many regrets of a life that took many twists and turns. Recently I came across and old family photo of my sister and I and Bruce taken when he looks to be about five and decided to send it along with a note to an address I got from some source which I now can’t remember. It was thankfully returned to me by present occupants marked deceased on the envelope. I am so pleased to have found this website where I can leave a note of remembrance although it is many years to late. I have no idea if the family will ever be aware of this posting but if they by chance become aware I would like to say that I had great fondness and respect for Bruce and have regrets at delaying contact until it was to late. Should this s reach any member of his family I would delighted send along the photo mentioned.