Bussie was veteran of World War II with the 7th Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, starting his training in England and serving also in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 69. He wor

ked as a longshoreman and was a member of the International Longshoremen's Association ILA Local 273 and was very active in the union. Bussie was an avid softball player and won two Maritime Championship in his younger years and always cheered fo

r the New York Yankees.