On Monday, April 1, 2025, at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, aged 69 years. Respected partner of Julie-Ann, cherished Dad of Neve, loved son of the late George and Alison, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alan, Paul and Sharon, (all of Hokitika), Noel and Mony (Gold Coast), Marie and Franco (Rome), Gordon, (Hokitika), Mark and Michelle (Gold Coast), and the late Suzie, a genuine friend of the Syron family, best friend of the O’Donnell Clan, loved uncle, cousin and friend. “Bruce walked through the fog of dementia for many years, with the support of family and friends, now at peace”. Messages to 151 Revell Street, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Bruce’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Special thanks to the awesome Burwood Hospital team and the homely Victoria Care staff. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in All Saints Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Monday, April 7, commencing at 1.30pm. Private cremation to follow. Please wear bright colours or a rugby jersey.
So sad to read about this.
Spent many hours chatting to this amazing man at rugby clubs in my youth.
He was a perfectionist at his job and well respected.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
RIP Bruce
So sorry to hear your sad news Julieanne. Our thoughts are with you all.
Thinking of you Julieanne and Neve at this sad time.
Julie anne and Naeve thinking of you at this sad time. I have lovely memories of Bruce when l visited Hokitika over the years. RIP Bruce.
Deepest sympathy to all Bruce’s Family.
Gerald has fond rivalry memories of Bruce during their football days.
A loyal team member at Ellery’s
Who we alll enjoyed working with
Sorry to read this sad news. Bruce was such a lovely guy. Deepest sympathy to the Davidson family
Very sorry Julie Ann. Thinking of you all at this time.
Deepest sympathy to you Julianne. Thinking of you at this sad time. Fly free Bruce
Wow, what sad news, Julie-Ann, Neve and families, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this time. In his healthier days he was a great rugby player and tradesman with a good sense of humour. Often stopping fir a chat and laugh as he walked the dog. His Illness was a cruel blow to Bruce, yourselves , all who knew him, Eternal Rest Bruce
Sincerely Del, Wang,Shantelle and Emma Godfrey xxxx
Thinking of you Julie-Anne and Nev, Bruce was one of the best, and always had time for a chat. RIP Bruce.
You’ve faced a difficult battle Bruce and now your home. Rest easy, we will always remember you as an amazing friend to us, so many great memories throughout the years, with our girls growing up together, Blessed to have known you Brucey, a true gentleman. 💚
Our deepest sympathy to Nevey, Julie Ann and all the Davidson family.
Absolutely gutted to learn of Bruce’s passing. My sincere and complete condolences to all of Bruce’s family and connections.
Since my youth I have never heard a bad word said of Bruce and there would be few I could say that about. You were a good man Bruce, enjoyed your company immensely. RIP.
So very sad to hear this. Bruce was a really good man and a true gentleman.
Heartfelt sympathy to Julieann, Neve, Paul & Sharon and their wider families.
Deepest sympathy to all the Davidson family on Bruce passing.
Rest in peace.
Thinking of you Julie-Ann, Neve and all the family. So sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. A lovely man taken too soon. RIP Bruce. 🌹
To the Davidson family, deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time………..Lyn and Erl Robinson Kumara Junction
So sorry to hear this news.My deepest sympathy to all of the families.
Always had a grin on his face and was a good buggera good friend rip. Brucey
Always had a grin on his face and was a good buggera good friend rip. Brucey
So sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. Lots of special memories of good times.
My condolences to Julie-Ann, Neve and all of Bruce’s siblings and their families.
We enjoyed his company at the Beachfront on a Friday.
Rest in Peace Bruce.
Sorry so to read of this sad news
Thinking of you all
Lots of love ❤️
Condolences to Bruce’s family. I used to love discussing the Coast with Bruce when I was visiting at Victoria. It was great to talk about the past. Plus he loved the music and dancing.
It’s a horrible disease.
RIP Bruce, rest easy.
Tim, Margaret and Shirley Roulston
Sincere sympathy to all the family. Bruce was a lovely friendly guy who you all will miss. RIP Bruce.
Rest in Peace Bruce. I enjoyed our chats alongside our dogs. Sincere sympathy to all the family.
So sorry to read of Bruce’s passing, condolences to all family. A really nice guy who battled hard!
May you now Rest In Peace Bruce xxx 🤠💞
Deepest sympathy to all the Davidson family on the loss of Bruce R I P
Bruce was a true gentleman. I was sad to hear of Bruce’s passing he was an awesome colleague with a great sense of humor. So sorry for your loss Julie-Ann and Neve just remember all the good times had before Bruce’s illness.
Sorry so to read of this sad news
Thinking of you all
Deepest sympathy to you all in the sad loss of Bruce.
Sincere condolences to the Davidson family on the loss of Bruce. Taken too soon RIP
Bruce you left a wonderful impression on every path you crossed! A true gentleman. May you now rest in peace, you will be dearly missed. My love, prayers and condolences to all who loved him 🙏💗
Deepest Sympathy to the Davidson Family on the passing of Bruce. Thinking of you all.
Bruce was such a nice guy always enjoyed a chat. Thinking of all Bruce’s whanau at this difficult time time.xx
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of lovely Bruce Julie-Ann and Neve. What wonderful memories of a kind dedicated family man you can cherish. Thinking of you both 💕
This is the saddest news, I remember Bruce so well from St Mary’s days, a thoroughly decent and fun human being, deepest sympathy to all his family.
To Julie Anne, Neve and family. My deepest condolences and big hugs. Dementia is such a horrible disease…for everyone!
RIP Bruce
Deepest condolences to Juliann & Neve, sending much love to you both. Special fond memories of you Bruce, always such a gentle, caring soul with a great sense of humor, you always had a story to share. It’s been a difficult journey throughout his illness…..may you ‘Rest in eternal Peace’ Bruce. With heartfelt sympathy to all of Bruce’s whanau, both near and far. Arohanui from George, John, Jasmine & Ben xXxXx
My deepest sympathy to all of Bruce’s family near and far. Such a jovial, kind, considerate man. At peace now.
Condolences to all of Bruce’s family. Very sad to learn of his passing. Many fond memories especially back in the rugby days. At peace now
Condolences to all of Bruce’s family. Very sad to learn of his passing. Many fond memories especially back in the rugby days. At peace now
Deepest sympathy to the Davidson family on Bruce’s family
*passing
Sending lots of love to Julie Ann and Nevey, and family. I am extremely grateful I got to grow up with this beautiful family. Bruce was always a ray of sunshine and definitely passed down his smiles and cheerfulness to Neve. I’m so thankful I got to know Bruce early in my life, may he rest in peace. ❤️
Deeply saddened to hear this news. Bruce was a genuine all round top bloke who will be greatly missed. May all the wonderful memories you have of Bruce bring you some comfort.
Thoughts are with you Julie-Ann, Neve and Davidson families.
Adrienne and Tony Arnold
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce, a true Gentleman and a keen rugby player who I had the odd discussion with in my Refereeing days.Condolences to all his family. RIP.
Condolences to all the loved ones of Bruce. Many memories of playing against Bruce in club rugby and playing with him for West Coast. Always a good guy to be with. Remember his debut for Coast against East Coast in 1976, he scored a try that day and put me in for a couple as well. Great skills, not a big bloke in stature but certainly huge in all his other attributes. He will be sadly missed
Bruce was one of life’s good blokes; always cheerful and keen to have a yarn. He was a regular at the Enliven group Linda runs each Thursday at our place at the Serpentine, Kūmara Junction. Everyone in the group really loved having Bruce share his stories, and those who could, would accompany him on a walk to the beach or around the bush track. We really missed him when he had to go into care in Christchurch and will always remember him as a wonderful person. Thinking of you Julie-Anne and Neve as you grieve through your loss.
Thinking of you Julie Ann and Neve. RIP Bruce.
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing, our heartfelt condolences go out to all of Bruce’s family at this very sad time, may all your happy memories help you through, Bruce certainly was one of the good guys right from school days, always smiling and ready for a chat, Rest easy Bruce
Our deepest sympathies
Wendy and Chris (Archie)
Julie-ann and Neve, I’m sending all my love to you both. The sadness of Bruce’s passing is tinged with so many memories of fun and laughter over the years. He was always ready with a dry joke, and to have Suz and me on – just like a big brother would. His illness was so unfair, and It’s been a long road for you all. But I know Juicy will be with him now, sharing a beer and talking about old times. Go well Bruce. X
Our condolences to the Davidson family in the passing of Bruce. RIP
Our condolences to the Davidson family in the passing of Bruce. RIP
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing,please accept our sincere sympathy.
Sincere condolences to the Davidson Family and also all of Bruce’s rugby family and friends. Greatly respected on and off the field. RIP Bruce.
So sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was such a gentle friendly presence in Hokitika, with a ready smile. Thinking of you, Julieanne and Neve, with love and care.
Bruce was a lovely, friendly guy who I will remember out walking with his beautiful dog & the odd chat. My heart goes out to Julie-Ann, Neve, the Davidson family & all of Bruce’s mates. It must have been so hard seeing him through his final years being unwell. May he now rest in peace. Love to you all.