Obituary of Bruce Bland

On September 10, 2014, our Heavenly Father whispered for our beloved Bruce to come home. Bruce Bland was born on November 20, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late William and Sudie Bland. At the age of 2, the family moved to West Atco, New Jersey where he became a lifelong resident. He attended the area public schools and graduated from Edgewood Regional High School in 1971. On November 10, 1978, Bruce married his childhood friend, Thomasina Rofe. This union lasted for 24 years and a lifetime of friendship. Bruce began his long career in the medical field starting at Lakeland as a technician. He went to Camden County Vocational School to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1990. As a LPN, he worked at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital for many years until retiring. Bruce being one unable to sit around for long, became employed at Maryville, Inc. until finally retiring for good. Bruce enjoyed life and took pleasure in traveling. He loved trying exotic foods and watching his westerns. He leaves to mourn his memory: Thomasina; his children, Chanel, Tyanna, Tiffany, Bruce Thomas and Dominique; his brother, Earl; a special nephew, Earl Jr.; a special niece, Alberta Nitz and a host of nephews, nieces cousins and friends.