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BRUHM, Peter James

Of Cookville, Lunenburg Co., passed away suddenly but peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 62. Born on November 16, 1959, he was the only child of James and Grace (Oickle) Bruhm, both of whom predeceased him. He is survived by numerous aunts and uncles, as well as many cousins who have been his playmates since childhood. Upon graduating from New Germany Rural High School and 1978, Peter took a job at Michelin Tire, Bridgewater plant, where he remained a valued friend and co-worker until his retirement. Peter cherished his solitude. Whether it was the woodlands around his Cookville home, or the lake in front of his cottage at Molega, or the vast trails and campsites of Kejimkujik National Park, Peter found his greatest happiness in trees and water, rocks and sky. A fishing rod, a canoe paddle, and a pup tent were the tools he needed to make him happy. At the same time, he loved nothing more than a family get-together with a big meal – the bigger the better. He was a regular fixture at the holiday dinner table of his “second parents,” his Uncle Lawrence and Aunt Helen, whom he visited every day of his recent life, including the day his life ended. He would animate the conversations with goodhumoured needling about sports teams – hockey and baseball being dear to his heart – and with some pointed political observations. In his quiet way, family meant everything to him, not least because his extended family shared with him the love of the natural world. Peter was a self-declared “country boy” who insisted on living simply. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York St., Bridgewater. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8th in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, West Northfield. The wearing of masks is encouraged. Cremation has already taken place, and interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maple Grove Cemetery (through Sweeney’s Funeral Home) or South Shore Regional Hospital. Online condolences and messages may be made by visiting: www.sweenysfuneralhome.com

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