Bruce Robert Menary

1956 - 2016  (60 years)

• Name	Bruce Robert Menary
  Born	1956
  Gender	Male
  Business	Len's Mill Store
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-180801
  Died	3 Jul 2016
  	Cause: liver cancer
  Person ID	I180801	Generations
  Last Modified	9 Jun 2025

  
  

• Notes

  MENARY, Bruce Robert Passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the age of 59 years. Beloved father of Betty Ann, Kimberly, Rebecca, Peter and Gabrielle. Dear husband to Donita Menary and stepfather to Alicia Menary and Jason Down. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Elizabeth Menary. Loving grandfather of Delilah and Boone Woolner, Abby MacNevin and Everly Ann Menary. Bruce was a devoted businessman who carried on the second generation of his father's family business, Len's Mill Stores. Bruce became very well respected in the business world while continually prioritizing his relationship with all of his employees. Bruce spent the majority of his life operating and growing his business, which only came second to being a loving and dedicated father and husband. Friends are invited to share their memories of Bruce with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. All friends are invited to join Bruce's family for a Celebration of Life Open House to be held at East Side Mario's, 450 King Street North, Waterloo on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. with remembrances at 3 p.m. Condolences for the family and donations to Camp Quality (Guelph) may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. ____________________________ Cancer claims second-generation owner of Len's Mill Stores KITCHENER - When people met Bruce Menary, president of Len's Mill Stores, they were likely surprised to learn that the successful businessman was as comfortable unloading trucks or stacking store shelves as he was cutting $100,000 deals. "To look at him, he was never flashy, you'd never know he was the president of 11 stores," said Bruce's daughter, Betty Menary, who worked alongside her dad as an assistant. Bruce had been president of the chain since his dad, Len Menary, founder of the popular stores, died in 2007. Bruce died on Sunday at age 59 of liver cancer. He had been sick for about a year, although it took doctors months to make a diagnosis..... After Len died, Bruce told a Record reporter "If I could get half the respect in the trade that he did, I'd be a very happy man." Apparently, Bruce succeeded. "My dad was a really well-respected businessman," said Betty. "One of the most common comments since his death have been 'he was a good man.' " The chain will now be run by the third generation, Bruce's son Peter Menary, assisted by Betty. It is all about carrying on the family tradition, she said. "It was his family legacy." Therecord.com. (2016). Cancer claims second-generation owner of Len's Mill Stores. [online] Available at: https://www.therecord.com/news-story/6752764-cancer-claims-second-generation-owner-of-len-s-mill-stores/ [Accessed 5 Jul. 2016].