Obituary of Bruce Hudson

Master Cpl. Hudson, Malcom “Bruce”, 57 Glace Bay It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Malcom Bruce Hudson (Bruce) at the age of 57 years on Monday, June 20, 2022. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton NS on January 18th, 1965. He was the son of Bruce and Effie May (aka Tootsie) Hudson. In his younger years, Bruce was an avid baseball player, he grew up in the community of New Aberdeen (#2) in Glace Bay where he met the love of his life Kelly Hurley, his wife of 33 years. After graduating from Morrison high School, Bruce became a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces and started his 25-year career with the communications division. He completed many tours during his 25 years with the Armed Forces where he proudly Served Our Country. His time with the CAF brought him to live in many places across the country, but upon retirement He and his family came home to Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island. Bruce is survived by his loving Parents, Bruce and Tootsie Hudson, his loving wife Kelly, and their two sons, Brian, and Christopher along with two little girls that stole his heart, his beloved granddaughters, Neveah, and Raya. Bruce is also survived by a large extended family, including his Aunt Cavelle, and Aunt Willamenia; sisters-in-law: Janey Hurley (Barry), Kathy Somerton (Gary) and Paula Hurley-McMullin (Fabian) and Brenda (Hamood) Hurley; brothers-in-law: John Hurley (Colleen), Rod Hurley (Darlene) and Jimmy Somerton; Special Cousins, Anna (Skip), Barbara (Terry), Jimmy (Cathy), Susan, Keith, and Jackie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by a brother in infancy, his mother and father-in-law, Frances and John Hurley, brother-in-law Jimmy Hurley and sister-in-law Teresa Somerton. Visitation for Bruce will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 12-2 p.m., with a Memorial Service to follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and compassion of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, (902) 849-4199. Words of comfort may be expressed to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. “You gave your all protecting this country and the people in it, and we are forever indebted to you, may you rest in peace” Remembrances There is no time for sad remembrances Because he is home where he belongs He has conquered all his battles He has heard the trumpet song He has climbed the highest mountain He has reached an even peak He found peace and true reward That we have yet to seek There is no time for sad remembrances For we have a precious life So, find comfort in his journey Please do not bear pain and strife. Written by Kelly Hudson June 23, 2022