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Bruce Wayne Palmer, Sr.

Published: September 30, 2014 9 Condolences

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Woodstock – Bruce Wayne Palmer, Sr., 60, of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 28, 2014, in Day Kimball Hospital. He is the loving husband of April (Englert) Palmer.  Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1954, he is the son of Louise Mae (Wagner) Zellner-Palmer and the late Elmer Palmer. Bruce graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School in 1972.

Mr. Palmer was a devoted family man, business professional, avid golfer, and devoted fan of the New England Patriots. Bruce was an essential and dedicated member of the Numa Tool family for over twenty-five years

Bruce is survived by his loving wife of thirty-four years April L. Palmer and his five children; Bruce Palmer, Jr., Paul Palmer, Christeen (Marshall) Seeley, Dwayne Marshall, and Grady Marshall; thirteen grandchildren; cherished mother Louise Mae (Wagner) Zellner-Palmer; three brothers Barry Palmer, Wayne Palmer, and Alan Palmer. Bruce was loved by many, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bruce’s family from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, October 4, 2014 in the Thompson Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT, followed by a funeral service there at 11:00 am. Guests are invited to join the family immediately following the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Thompson Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT 06277. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the direction of the Gilman And Valade Funeral Homes. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Bruce Wayne Palmer, CT, Day Kimball Hospital, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Numa Tools, Putnam, Sr., Thompson, Thompson Congregational Church, Woodstock

Condolence Messages

  1. Carol Hanlon

    September 30, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I am shocked and deeply saddened by your loss.Heaven just got a new Angel named Bruce.Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Sincerely Carol & Kevin Hanlon

  2. Grady Marshall

    September 30, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I do not know what to say this man meant a great deal to me.
    I loved him and I hated him at times but I always respected him. I will miss him it is hard to believe that such a strong-willed individual could be gone from this world. But he will live on in my heart and my mind and in all of us who knew him. It’s hard to believe 34 years ago this man came in to my life and at the time a 9-year-old boy could not see the strength and intelligence of the man in front of me. Over the years I have learned a great deal, a lot of which I can contribute directly to him.
    I hope someday to be half the man he was.
    I love you and will miss you.
    Grady

  3. Betty Phaneuf

    September 30, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    Dear April and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. I offer you my prayers at this very sad time and hope that all the good memories you have will help to get you through the days ahead. If I can be of help, please let me know.

    Betty Phaneuf

  4. Jamie and Debra Heath

    October 1, 2014 at 8:56 am

    April and Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our friendship began when the boys played football together on WPTP. Bruce was always there. He was a true family man in every respect. His soul has winged its way to Heaven. May Bruce rest in peace in the comfort and the joy of the angels and may each of you find comfort in the memories you have. Rest in Peace Bruce.

  5. Patrick Day

    October 1, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    So sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. Sending love and condolences to his family at their time of grief.

  6. Terry Ochs

    October 1, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I’d like to extend my condolences to the family of Bruce Palmer. Bruce and I were neighbors and friends, and we went to junior and senior high school together where we grew up, played, and swam all of those years ago in South Allentown, and I would thrill to climb the tree in the back of his parent’s house for the excellent view from his tree house. Though we lost touch after high school, I always considered him one of my closest friends from my youth, and am sorry that he has passed from this world.

  7. Penny Hebert Shaw

    October 1, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Thoughts and prayers to the Palmer family.

  8. Robert Laporte

    October 5, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    Please accept my deep sympathy on the loss of your Husband And Farther. As you now I knew Bruce for many years while we both worked at Numa. I will always have good memories working with him and in the pleasure of knowing his family.

    Robert Laporte

  9. Jeff Thebado

    October 6, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    My Deepest condolences to you all; He will be missed!

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