Obituary of Bruce Douglas Wylde

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Bruce Douglas Wylde (Doug) of Sydney, NS (Westmount), announces his passing on August 16, 2024, at 70 years of age. Following a lengthy battle with kidney disease and other illness, Doug passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Doug loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He will be remembered always by his wife of 49 years, Lillian Wylde (nee Pottie), who was Doug’s staunchest supporter, advocate and caregiver; his children, Kim (Rob), Craig (Cheryl), and Dougie (Kelsey); his cherished grandson, Mason Douglas Wylde, who blessed Doug’s life when he was born on Good Friday in 2023; brother, John (Janet), and sister, Heather (Doug); Tracy, who was much like a younger sister to Doug and her beloved son, Jacob, whom Doug adored; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, other family members and friends. Doug was predeceased by his loving mother, Jean; brothers Sandy and David; and sister, Donna. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff in Unit 3B and in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care and compassion in Doug’s final days, as well as those in the Renal Dialysis Unit, where Doug spent many years of his life on kidney dialysis, making many good friends along the way. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 6 Churchill Drive, Sydney, NS, 902-539-7175. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 11 am, at the funeral home with Fr. Douglas Murphy of Holy Rosary Parish, officiating, a reception to follow. Interment will be held in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Westmount. Memorial donations may be made in Doug’s name to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Nova Scotia or local charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. Dad, you will be with us always…we love you more…love you the most.