YATES, Bruce Gordon
Of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was 74. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, to the late Gordon and Cora Mae (Weatherall) Yates. Bruce will be fondly remembered for his love of Shih Tzu dogs, his cherished camping adventures, and his passion for life on the road as an avid truck driver and school bus driver. He also spent 18 years delivering the Toronto Star in Southwestern Ontario, operating a distribution company. Whether behind the wheel or enjoying the peace and beauty of the great outdoors, Bruce made memories that will be treasured by those who knew and loved him. Sadly missed by his wife Christine (nee Wilson) Yates. Loved father of Jeff (Kathy Becker) Yates, Jerry (Penny) Yates, Kendra MacIntosh, Krystel (Jordan) Edwards, and Landon MacIntosh. Fondly remembered brother of Jean Yates (Robert Brown), Barbara (Larry) Rose, Bernice McCausland, sister in-law Deanna Yates, brother in-law Doug Hartman, and step siblings Marg, Dorothy, Doug, Doreen and George Gorter. Predeceased by his parents, brother Ronald Yates, sister Pat Hartman, step-siblings Doug and Doreen Gorter, brother in-law Don McCausland. Bruce was loved by many, and held a special place in the hearts of his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Bruce will also be fondly remembered and missed by the Gray family. Visitation was held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11am, at Hanover Missionary Church. Pastor Lyndsay McGregor officiated. Interment followed in Hanover Cemetery. For those who were unable to attend, the funeral service was live streamed directly on the obituary page on our website, and through the Mighton Funeral Home YouTube Channel. Memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter, Ronald McDonald House – London, or the Canadian Cancer Society,would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
