Cst (Ret'd) Bruce Philip Publicover, 71 of Malagash, NS passed away July 6, 2022. following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family, feeling God's presence as he went to be with Him.

He was born in 1950 in Halifax to the late Elsie (Fraser) and Doug Publicover. Bruce married the love of his life, Margaret Anna "Peggy" in 1974 and built a home in Lawrencetown, before building their family home and raising two children in Cole Harbour. He worked for the Halifax Regional Police Department, serving in many roles before retiring after 31 years. After retirement, he moved to God's Country (Malagash) where he and Peggy built their dream home. A talented, self-taught musician who could play anything by ear, playing in bands and later for the local church in Pugwash.

Following retirement, he enjoyed working with his tractor and fixing computers while being a pillar of the community as a member of the Malagash Legion and Community Hall. Bruce is survived by loving wife of 48 years, Peggy, sons Doug (Angie) of Kingston, NS, Andrew (Alana) of Cole Harbour and sister Marlene of Malagash. He lived for his family and was exceptionally proud of his grandchildren, Mason, Zachary
and Cassia, who affectionately called him Gampie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Publicover's Ponderosa, Sunday, September 4 from 12pm-5pm.

The family wishes to thank the great, compassionate doctors and nurses of Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital in Tatamagouche, where donations may be made. Rest easy Gampie.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche.