WOLCOTT ~Bruce L. Shelley, 63, of Allentown Rd., died Friday January 28, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital after a short battle with cancer, while surrounded by his family and spiritual family. He was the beloved husband to Gloria (Cole) Shelley. Mr. Shelley was born July 15, 1947 in Waterbury, son of the late William "Brewster" and Madeline (Murphy) Shelley. He was the Sr. Pastor at the Church of Hope in Waterbury and has been a Pastor for eighteen years. He also worked as an Insurance agent for Insurance and Investment Services in partner with Frank Melvin III, in Wolcott. Bruce held many champion titles among his hobbies and it started in 1968 as a pool champion, he was also a Master Archery coach holding eighteen national championships under his coaching along with two world championships, in 1978 he was champion of all the world champions that was held in Germany, many state and New England indoor/outdoor champions and most of all was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golf and was very dedicated to his church. Besides his wife Gloria, he is survived by a two brothers, Robert and his wife Mary Beth of Southbury, Gary Shelley of Wallingford, a nephew Bryan and his wife Lisa Shelley of Oxford, his spiritual children, Rick Mall and David Shadee of Waterbury and Barry Ash of Nashville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of Hope, 117 Sharon Rd., Mall View Plaza, in Waterbury. A calling hour will begin at 9:00 A.M. at the church. Burial will follow in the New Pine Grove Cemetery. Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott, has been trusted with his arrangements. The family request, Memorial gifts be made to the Church Love Fund, 117 Sharon Rd. Mall View Plaza, Waterbury CT 06705.

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