Bruce Kempston ~ Suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2020, Robert Bruce Kempston of Listowel, in his 63rd year.

Husband of the late Barb Kempston.

Dear father of Jason Kempston & Jess Pagotto of Nelson, B.C., and Stacey & Matt Clarkson, and Rhea Kempston & Ryan Goetz, all of Listowel. Step-father of Jessica & Joe Vertulia of Listowel, Meghan & Brodie McArthur of Breslau, and Tyler Robb & Kathleen McCrohan of Wellesley.

Grandfather of Paisley, Alexis, Madison, Kaiden, Beckett, Claire, and Hadleigh. Brother of Brad & Judy Kempston of Niagara Falls, and Carol & Ron Horton of Goderich.

Son-in-law of Jack & Wendy Zilliax, and brother-in-law of Sally & Ray Roswell, Robert Zilliax, and Donald & Tammy Zilliax, all of Listowel.

Predeceased by his parents Donald & Rhea Kempston.

In light of current events, the family has made the very difficult decision to restrict the funeral to a private family service which will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel, on Thursday, March 19th with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. There will be no public visitation.

A public celebration of Bruce's life will be announced as soon as possible.

Spring interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel.

Memorial donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel, or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca