Surrounded by love, Bert was taken unto The Lord on December 1st, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

Beloved husband of Annie de Bruin (nee Biersteker) who would have celebrated their 65th Anniversary on December 7th.

Loving father of Nancy vanNiejenhuis (Will), Yvonne Jansma (Harold), Debbie Talsma (Ray) and Calvin de Bruin (Sonya).

Bert was predeceased by his son Andrew de Bruin, son in law Clarence vanNiejenhuis, granddaughter Danielle and great grandson Jakob. Much loved Opa of 16 grandchildren and Great-Opa of 21.

He will be missed dearly by brother Henk de Bruin and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. on Monday December 5th from 6 – 8 pm. Private Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday December 6th at 11 am at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 2805 Highway 2 Bowmanville. The service will be available to view virtually, a link will be provided.

Memorial Donations may be made to The Bible Society or Voice of the Martyrs.