Bruce was a prominent figure in the Canadian business and sporting communities and a deeply generous philanthropist, one of God's angels, whose impact on the City of Edmonton will be felt for generations. Though his professional accomplishments in Canada, the USA, Ireland, England and beyond were many, Bruce's greatest devotion was always to his family.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 27 years, his brother, Brian (Carol); his sister, Elaine (Gord); Cathy; his children, Curtis (Nancy), Sarah (Jeff), Shannon (James), and Kennedy (Thea); Cathy's children, Karston, Travis (Courtney), and Kyle; and his cherished grandchildren, Camille, Ayla, Noelle, Ray, Ben, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Hartley, Siena, Norris, Harrison, and William.
Bruce is also survived by Curtis and Sarah's mother, Anne Marie Corney (Andy); and Shannon and Kennedy's mother, Dale Sheard (Chris). He was predeceased by his parents, Milner and Nancy (Austin); his paternal grandparents, Harris Saville and Edith Dee; and his maternal grandparents, John and "Nana" Austin.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses on Unit 33 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness following Bruce's back surgery.
Bruce's funeral will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Horowitz Events Centre (SUB Building), 8900–114 Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (bloodcancers.ca) or Kaleo Collective (kaleocollective.ca), two causes close to his heart.
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