Bruce Lutz

Bruce Lutz passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. Bruce was the devoted husband of Maureen (Bulger). He also is survived by brother Don (Susan) Lutz of Arizona, sisters-in-law, Joan Griffin of Tifton, Georgia, Peggy Barnett of Syracuse, New York, and Tricia (Brian) Gorman of Pembroke, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Dr. Lynn Barry Lutz of Sebastopol, California.

Bruce was the son of the late Jennie Grant Anderson Lutz and Harry Burt Lutz. Bruce lived the first half of his life in Hopedale, subsequently moving to Hopkinton. After retirement, he split his time between Manomet (in Plymouth) and Estero, Florida.

Bruce cherished his memories of growing up in Hopedale, where he established lifelong friendships. He enjoyed Hopedale’s Town Park, Parklands and Hopedale Pond, where he was a lifeguard and swim instructor. He generously gave back to the town in many ways, including coding a program to print the town water and sewer bills, serving on the Park Department, Zoning Board, Beautification Society, Cemetery Trustee Board and Hopedale Country Club Board.

Bruce graduated from Hopedale High School and Bates College. He worked in high tech as a programmer, systems engineer and worldwide sales engineer for Data General, Epoch, EMC, Dell and a few other companies.

Bruce was an avid golfer. Over the years, he was a member of Hopedale Country Club, Hopkinton Country Club, Plymouth Country Club, Raptor Bay Golf Club and The Nest. He also played golf on vacations in the Maritime Provinces and in Ireland. When he wasn’t playing golf, he was watching golf videos or at the range trying to improve his swing.

Bruce will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit and his loyalty to his friends.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 7, from 3-7 p.m. in the Buma-Sargent Funeral Home in Milford.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home prior to leaving in procession to Hopedale Village Cemetery, Hopedale.

Bruce’s family will forever be grateful for the compassionate care provided by Cranberry Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Bruce’s memory to Cranberry Hospice, c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Office of Philanthropy, 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360.

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