Bruce served at the Barrie DHQ, and Wasaga Beach, Orangeville and Dutton Detachments before retiring as Constable from the Shabaqua Detachment on December 31, 1986. Bruce is survived by his spouse Laverne, children Helen, Tom, Barb and Marilyn and step-children Stirling, Lorna, Mark and April and predeceased by his wife Rosemary and son Bruce Jr.