BERTRAM – Ronald (Bruce)
Born Saturday December 22, 1945. Passed away Sunday June 11, 2023.
Passed away peacefully in Portarlington on 11th June, 2023.
Aged 77 years.
Survived by Merilyn, beloved wife of 54 years, and children Matthew, Jonathan & Elissa. Loved father-in-law of Lucinda and Christopher. Much loved Poppa to Brittany, Alice, Felicity, Jack, Leisel and Meg. Loved brother of Wendy (dec).
Always warm and welcoming, a kind and caring man who will be greatly missed.
Funeral notice
Tuesday June 20, 2023 - 12:00 am
Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mr Ronald (Bruce) Bertram to be held at St Andrews Uniting Church, cnr Newcombe & Fisher Sts, Portarlington on TUESDAY (June 20, 2023) commencing at 11 am.
Private Cremation
To view Bruce's service please click on the link below:
Tributes
Dear Merilyn, Matt, Elissa and Jon, we extend our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your wonderful husband and dad. Although out of touch lately, we have lovely memories of Bruce, as well as you all. R.I.P. sending our love. June & Don Wesley
June 23, 2023 4:37 pm
I heard of your loss via John Rogerson at another funeral today. So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs
Chris White (Plummer)
My husband Kevin passed away on 31st January this year so know a bit about how you feelJune 22, 2023 4:25 pm
It was a privilege working with Bruce at Woodleigh. Always fair and forever espousing the Woodleigh philosophy of Respect for Self, Respect for Others and Respect for the Environment. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Condolences to Marilyn, Matthew, John and Elissa.
June 22, 2023 9:06 am
Best next door neighbours ever!
We miss you so much Bruce but know you're in a beautiful place, at peace, and in the presence of your Lord.
Much love,
Cyndee & Grant xoJune 20, 2023 7:00 pm
So sorry for your loss; Only find memories of Bruce from growing up and visiting you all in Frankston, and hearing Dad/ Greg (Bruce’s cousin) talking about Bruce sitting in the driveway having just got back from a family holiday with the atlas out planning the next one, and the map of Australia with the colour-coded pins, to visiting with my Nanna and Pop at Pomonal where he and Marilyn made us feel so welcome, to visiting with my wife Carol in pomonal who had never met them before and still talks so fondly of our short time with them, and their warmth and hospitality like it was only recently. The way he spoke about teaching also influenced me to be in the profession I am still blessed to be in but more so his heart, genuine caring nature and his love for fun and life in general.
RIP Bruce, be with God now.June 20, 2023 12:20 pm
Dear Merilyn, Matt, Jon and Elissa and families. Your dad was a true gem, kind, caring and thoughtful, and his humour and stories are well remembered ( especially the twinkle in his eyes). I was privileged to grow up with your family, and shared so many amazing times and memories with you. Our thoughts, love and deepest condolences to you all. Leiana, Paul, Claire, Nathan and Bec.
June 20, 2023 12:12 pm
Bruce was a listener. As a young person finding their way in the world, this was life-affirming. Thank you for your work at Woodleigh, Bruce.
June 20, 2023 11:00 am
I remember visiting Bruce and Merilyn in Pomonal and being fed home grown broccoli for the first time…it was amazing. Such a kind and generous person who was always smiling and happy to see you. Fondest memories and will be missed forever. I am so sorry I can’t be there in person but my heart goes out to all the family.
June 19, 2023 5:42 pm
Bruce was such a loving and kind person with a real sense of fun. His love for Merilyn and his children and grandchildren was so obvious and his concern for the environment and those in need was always paramount as was His Christian Faith which was a source of his love and kindness. We miss you very much Bruce. Love Penny and Barry
June 19, 2023 5:27 pm
Fond memories of Bruce, a true Christian gentleman and good friend. A tireless contributor to the life and witness of St Andrews Uniting Church Portarlington. Our thoughts and prayers are with Merilyn and family. Keith and Heather Pigdon
June 17, 2023 5:43 pm
Dear Marilyn, Matthew, Jonathon and Elissa so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a beautiful, generous man of integrity and a great teacher. A wonderful colleague for many years who made a huge contribution to Woodligh and his students. A dedicated family man who loved you all dearly. Sending you love and deepest sympathies. From Jenni Wadsworth
June 17, 2023 12:29 pm
Dear Bruce - A delightful and thoughtful man. I greatly enjoyed working with him at Woodleigh and in Homestead 4. I send my deep sympathy to his family. Judy Gregory (formerly ReyneJ
June 16, 2023 1:55 pm
Remembering Bruce as a dear friend, a passionate advocate for justice for First Nations people and those people seeking asylum. We are so glad to have shared many happy times over cuppas and meals with Bruce and Merilyn “ putting the world to rights “
Love and prayers are with Merilyn Matthew Jonathon and Elissa and your families
Joy and Ian PorterJune 16, 2023 7:33 am
