Honeoye: At age 90, Bruce passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, after a full and happy life. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Alexander and Jessie Campbell. Bruce was predeceased by his brother, Alexander “Sandy” Campbell Jr. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survived by his wife Dorothea “Dotty” of 69 years, their children: Sharon (Hank) VanderTang, Cathy, Bruce (Katherine), Laurie (Rich) Gamrod, Kevin (Maria), and Denise (Ric) Skinkle; grandchildren: Alec, Molli and Brooke Campbell, Jessy (Wesley) Wiggins; Alexandra, Victoria and McAndrew Gamrod; Brittany (Robbie) Mackness, Katie (Christian) Marquez and Morgan Campbell; Meg and Craig Skinkle; three great grandchildren: Madison, Elyse, Maverick, and beloved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Beverly Holland of Oregon and Virginia Koch of Canandaigua.
Bruce graduated from John Marshall HS in 1946, before moving to Honeoye Lake. He joined the US Army and served during the Korean War. After the war, he returned to his career at Eastman Kodak Co., retiring in 1984. Bruce enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren; traveling in their motor home, camping, renovating houses, and supporting them on the sidelines; leading them with wisdom and encouragement.
Bruce was an active member in the Honeoye community, being a 70 plus year member of the Richmond Fire Department, a member of Masonic Lodge 619, a 29-year member of the Ontario County Planning Board, a member of the Richmond Zoning Board, the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion 1278, Honeoye United Church of Christ and the Honeoye Historical Society.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 from 4-7 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye where his funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Richmond Center Cemetery on County Route 37 in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Honeoye Food Pantry, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471, Richmond Fire Department – Ambulance Fund, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456. To share a memory or a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Prayers to Dottie and family. I have such fond memories of Bruce and the years Dottie and I worked together.
God blessed your family with a faithful servant~~
Blessings,
Sharon Staudinger
My dear Uncle Bruce! Growing up next door, we were either at our house or theirs. Lots of wonderful childhood memories that continued through the years as he and Aunt Dot traveled to our children’s weddings and visited us in Switzerland twice. He didn’t speak the language, but went to the bakery every day and came home with “oh, so good” pastries! A favorite adventure was the day we went to the Swiss Open-Air Museum in Ballenberg with farmhouses, barns, implements and animals from all over the country. It was a reminder of his youth helping farmers during the summer in Honeoye (including the Sewards). We heard lots of stories that day!
So glad we were able to visit with our kids this summer. Prayers and tears of gratitude–till we see you all again! Hugs to Aunt Dotty!
With Love
My prayers to Bruce’s family.
Thinking of the whole family, who were like a 2nd family to me growing up in Honeoye. Such great memories of your dad and camping. My love and prayers go out to all of you.
Lizz VanAmburg (King)
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bruce. He was a good man and I remember him fondly back in the pool days at Donnie’s house. My sincere condolences to all of the kids, grandkids and Dottie. You were all so fortunate to have had him in your lives for such a long time. God speed your family’s healing.
Prayers sent to Dottie and family. We have known Bruce since we moved to Honeoye 52 years ago. Enjoyed bowling with them for many years. Rest in peace our friend.
Dave and Cheryl Lockwood