Bruce Mann

July 5, 1941 - April 4, 2017

Bradford, VT- Bruce Mann passed away with family by his side on April 4th, 2017. He was 75 years old. Bruce was the child of Harry and Bessie(Magoon) Mann. He was raised with his two brothers James A. Mann and David T. Mann who have also passed.Bruce served in the Army from 1957-1965. He was stationed in Germany for most of his years in the military. Once Bruce left the military he met his loving wife Gloria. They were married February 10th, 1964. Bruce is survived by his two sons Michael H. Mann of Fairlee, Vermont and Rod Mann of Bradenton, Florida. Bruce has three grandchildren who are all married or soon to be. The eldest of the three was Michael S. Mann and Fiancé Britney Geoffrey of Bradford, VT, McKenzie and husband Blake Begnoche of Fairfax, VT, Zack and his wife Samantha Mann of Claremont, NH.Bruce spent 30 years working as a foreman of the wire department for HEB Manufacturing of Chelsea, VT. In his free time, he loved to ride snowmobiles in the winter. In the summer months, you would either find him on his John Deere tractor or in his wood working shed making amazing pieces that his family will cherish for many years to come. Bruce was always keeping busy until poor health interfered.Bruce was a fun, loving father and grandfather. All who knew him would say he was stubborn to the core! He was loved by his family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 6-8 pm at Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain, Bradford, VT. Burial will be held at a later date and will be private.The Hale Funeral Homes and Cremation care of Bradford, VT will be in charge of arrangements.To view an online guest book go to www.halefuneralhomes.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Bruce Mann, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.