ZWICKER, Bruce “Sudsy”

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to Bruce “Sudsy” Zwicker, crossed the bar on May 5, 2024 in Halifax. Born on November 25, 1946 in Peterborough, Ontario to proud parents, George and Joan, who instilled in him the values of honor and service. Bruce was a loving husband to Daralyn, a caring father to Lisa (Mark) and Jodi (Mario), grandfather to Breanne, big brother to Susan (Kim) Hillier and Judy (Stephen) Locke, and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1964 to serve his country and “see the world”. Over the span of his 28 years of service Bruce served on eight different ships, the fleet diving unit and various landbased naval units. During his time in the Navy, Bruce spent nine months aboard the HMCS Terra Nova as a Hull Technician during the first Gulf War. Beyond his military career, Bruce was deeply involved in community organizations such as the Royal Canadian Legion and the Masonic Lodge. He was president of the Legion, Branch 72, in Great Village, from 2005 to 2006. He was also a 3rd degree Master Mason at the North Star Masonic Lodge in Londonderry. Bruce was Master of the Lodge from 2007 to 2008, and most recently he served as the historian and Marshall. A celebration of Bruce’s remarkable life will take place on May 15th at 1 p.m. at the Colchester Community Funeral Home where friends can come together one last time as he wishes you all “fair winds and falling seas”. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bruce’s honor towards the Heart & Stroke Foundation.