13/06/2026
Two weeks ago, our community lost one of its genuinely good people.
Bruce Leech, a well-known and much-loved Maryborough local, died following a collision between his bicycle and a car on Timor Road. He was 67 years old.
But Bruce was so much more than the circumstances of his passing.
A husband, a family member, a mate, a mentor, a teammate, a fellow cyclist, a coffee companion, a music lover, an adventurer, or simply that friendly bloke with the big smile who always had time for a chat.
Again and again, people describe the same man. Kind. Generous. Friendly. Positive. The sort of person who made those around him feel welcome.
Many knew Bruce through cycling, a passion he carried for decades. Others remember conversations in local shops, on sporting sidelines, at community events, or simply crossing paths around town.
Some knew him for more than 50 years. Others for only a short time. Yet the tributes all tell the same story – Bruce left an impression.
One friend recalled learning ballroom dancing with him back in the 1960s. Another remembered chatting over cycling magazines. Others spoke of his infectious smile, his energy, and his enthusiasm for life.
The loss has been deeply felt across the community, but nowhere more so than by his wife Kerry, his family, and those closest to him.
A life well lived. A friend well loved. A man who will be remembered long after the wheels stopped turning.
To Kerry, Bruce's family, friends and loved ones, the thoughts of many across the Goldfields remain with you.
Rest easy, Bruce, you are deeply missed. 🚴🖤
