FALMOUTH – Bruce Cargill, 77, of Falmouth, died peacefully on April 12, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with Hodgkin’s disease.

Bruce was born on April 16, 1943 to Charles Cargill and Doris (Baker) Cargill of Stoneham, Mass. Bruce grew up in Stoneham, graduating high school in 1960 and playing on the varsity hockey team. He attended Bridgton Academy for one year after high school before enrolling at the University of New Hampshire. While attending UNH, Bruce joined the Army ROTC, and after graduating from UNH in 1966 with a B.A. in History, he reported to Fort Gordon in Georgia for his basic training.

After finishing basic training, Bruce completed both the Primary Helicopter School at Fort Wolters, Texas, and Advanced Flight Training at Fort Rucker, Ala., before being sent over to Vietnam to join the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles.” He was permanently assigned to the 61st Assault Helicopter Co. at Qui Nhon, where he performed his service to his country with great bravery and valor. Bruce returned to the states after a year of service in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged from the Army in 1972 with the rank of captain, earning the Army Aviator Badge, 2 O/S bars and the VN Cross of Gallantry.

Following his service, Bruce embarked on a long and successful career in sales and sales management, working for UPS and FedEx, and spent the last 25 years of his career at Verizon, retiring in 2012. For the past several years, Bruce has split his time between his beloved house in Maine, and his residence in Florida.

Bruce’s friends and family knew him for his outgoing and friendly personality, his incredible energy, and mischievous sense of humor. Bruce was an enthusiastic reader, loved being by the ocean, and enjoyed following the stock market. He was also an avid golfer, and member of Falmouth Country Club in Maine for many years. Bruce loved traveling abroad to places that included Singapore, Israel, Japan, and the Caribbean as well as vacationing in Florida, which included some epic trips to Disney with his family.

Bruce is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Zuill, his son-in-law, Justin Zuill; his grandchildren, Savannah and Owen; and he will be dearly missed by his many, many friends.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 265 Middle Rd, Falmouth. You may offer your condolences or share your memories at http://www.jonesrichandbarnes.com.

Donations may be made to Amnesty International, the Carter Center, or the World Wildlife Foundation all of which were some of Bruce’s many favorite organizations he regularly made donations.

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