Bruce Edward Clegg, 63, of Hartwick went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2014. He was born February 18, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey the son of the late Jack Douglas and Ruth Marie (OBrien) Clegg, Sr. He was raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey and graduated from Hawthorne High School the class of 1969. On December 3, 1977, Bruce married Mary Lou Bader in Rockland County, New York. Together they shared 36 years of marriage. Bruce was a Deputy Sherriff for the Otsego County Sheriffs Department for 27 years until retiring in 2002. He was an avid outdoor sportsman, he especially loved hunting and fly fishing. He also enjoyed painting still-life pictures. Bruce was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church where he served as an usher and also helped with the Youth Ministry, Fun in the Son. He was a devout Christian and loved reading the Bible. He was also a member of the Hartwick and Cooperstown Rod & Gun Clubs and a former member of the Hartwick Fire Department. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou Clegg of Hartwick; two brothers, Jack Clegg, Jr. and his wife, Susan of Southport, NC and Robert Clegg and his wife, Candy of Oak Ridge, NJ; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins including a special nephew, Andy Clegg of Hartwick. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the Main Street Baptist Church, Oneonta from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00 pm with the Reverend Philip Livermore officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Hartwick Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to either the Hartwick Fire Department, PO Box 86, Hartwick, New York 13348 or the Hartwick Emergency Squad, PO Box 218, Hartwick, New York 13348 in loving memory of Bruce Edward Clegg. To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit bookhoutfuneralhome Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:36:39 +0000
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