Wolfville, NS
June 8, 1952 - December 5, 2024
Bruce Alexander Robertson, 72, of Wolfville, formerly of Bedford, passed away on December 5, 2024, grateful for having enjoyed a life very rich in experience and good fortune.
Born June 8, 1952 and raised in Truro, NS, Bruce was the son of Alexander "Sandy" Wishart and Thelma Joan (Chew) Robertson. The eldest of four siblings, he enjoyed a very outgoing and adventurous youth that included earning Scouting’s highest honour, the Queen’s Scout award; representing Canada internationally at the 1967 Boy Scout World Jamboree; and military training as a member of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.
From his early 20s to late 40s, Bruce had an accomplished career in media and public relations. After several years as a reporter/photographer for a daily newspaper (New Glasgow) he moved on to senior communications management positions with a number of organizations including Blue Cross (Moncton), Alberta Power (Edmonton), Etobicoke Hydro (Toronto) and the Canadian Real Estate Association (Ottawa). He also served a variety of other organizations as a consultant and strategic planning facilitator. During that era of his life, he was active in several chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), including serving as President of the Atlantic Canada Chapter and having his professional accomplishments recognized nationally through annual industry awards of excellence in several categories.
Bruce’s life underwent a monumental shift at the start of the new Millenium, when he returned to Nova Scotia and worked for a year as managing editor of several regional magazines based in Liverpool, NS. That’s when he met the love of his life and true soul mate Terry Sheehy, who had recently established an acupuncture clinic and natural therapy practice in Bedford. Bruce soon joined her, both in Bedford and in clinic practice. He trained and became proficient at computerized bio-energy testing, and conducted comprehensive bio-energy screening for thousands of patients over the next 15 years. At the same time, the couple enjoyed a very satisfying personal life, filled with joy from their frequent travels abroad, active outdoor life including cottage living in summer, beloved cat companions, circle of long-time friends, and the arrival of four grandchildren. The pandemic shutdown of 2020 brought about Bruce’s retirement from patient testing, but provided the opportunity for Terry and Bruce to relocate to Wolfville where they continued to enjoy a fulfilling personal and work life in his final years.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Teresa "Terry" Georgene Sheehy; sister, Brenda Joan Robertson (Wendy Bedingfield), Wolfville; brother, Brian Wishart Robertson (Sumitra Dutt), Abbotsford, BC; niece and nephews, Manjulika, Khirode and Tushar Robertson, Abbotsford, BC; stepsons, Art James (Mandy), Goderich, ON; Ian James (Ashley), Fredericton, NB; Taylor James, Halifax; step-grandchildren, Sadie and Zev James, Goderich, ON and Henry and Ben James, Fredericton, NB.
Bruce will also be greatly missed by his chosen brother in life, Bob (Judy) Powers, Halifax; and especially by his beloved cat companions, Ghost and Carlos.
He was predeceased by his parents, Sandy and Thelma Robertson; his younger brother, Blair Johnston Robertson; and too many precious cat companions to name.
In accordance with Bruce’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to your local SPCA.
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