Suddenly on Thursday 20 October 2011 at home in Tauranga, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Faye for 50 years, much loved dad of Mark (Auckland), Peter (Nelson), and Craig (London), father-in-law of Nicky and Szandra, treasured poppa of Polly and Charlie. A service for Bruce will be held at Woodhill 167 Grange Rd Tauranga, on Thursday 27 October at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Communication to the Dowling Family c/- PO Box 8139 Tauranga.