Bruno William Wiskel

On June 7th, Bruno William Wiskel passed away peacefully at the age of 95, after living a truly wonderful life.He will be dearly missed by Anne (Thomson), his loving wife and companion of 73 years. Together, they shared a love story and partnership that shaped their family in so many ways. Bruno also leaves behind his four children, Stuart (Catherine), Alison, Nancy, and David (Colleen); his four grandchildren, Mitchell (Lyndsay), Greg (Carly), Barry (Michaela), and Steven; and his three great-granddaughters, Hailey, Hannah, and Sophie.Right until the end, Bruno kept his wry sense of humor, his love of sweets, and his competitive spirit – especially when there was a deck of cards involved. As a family, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived, the memories we shared, and the example he set for all of us.To Bruno, life was a wonderful adventure.Born to immigrant parents from Lithuania, Bruno grew up on a farm in a small town in northern Alberta with his brother, Stan. When he began school in a one-room schoolhouse, he spoke no English. From those humble beginnings, he went on to graduate from the University of Alberta with a degree in Chemical Engineering.His first job took him to Arvida, Quebec, where he worked for the Aluminum Company of Canada. It was there, as a summer student, that he met Anne. What began as a friendship soon grew into a romance, and together they built a life filled with family, travel, curiosity, and love.Bruno had a deep enthusiasm for the world around him. His interests were many: sports, history, carpentry, birding, gardening, and, in retirement, even Thai cooking. His work took him to many corners of the globe, always with his family by his side.A private family service will be held, followed by interment at Highland Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.