A cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, Bruce Alan Meier, 87, of Middlebury, CT passed away peacefully at Vitus Healthcare at St. Mary’s Hospital on April 1, 2026.

 He was born on September 7, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to Raymond and Ruby Meier. Bruce was a graduate of Quinnipiac University and had a successful career as a tax accountant for Scovill Manufacturing, General DataComm and Sodexo Food Services. He was the treasurer for the Middlebury Cemetery Association for 30 years. With his parents’ permission, Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve until his Honorable Discharge in 1963. 

Bruce was blessed with many close friends, whom he enjoyed and appreciated beyond words. He enjoyed skiing, playing golf and watching UCONN basketball with his wife and granddaughter. Above all else, Bruce enjoyed providing a wonderful life for his family.

 Bruce is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Meier; son Gary Meier and his wife Tachtorn of Middlebury; granddaughter Clara Meier of Middlebury; sister Nancy Salcito and her husband Gene of Waterbury; cousin Kim Blanchard and his wife Maureen of New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Meier. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, April 9, 2026, at Saint John of the Cross Church, Middlebury, CT. Interment will follow in Middlebury Cemetery.