Bruce died Sept. 12, 2014, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He prepared for Princeton at Boys High School in Atlanta. At Princeton, Bruce earned a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry. He belonged to Charter Club. For many years, Bruce served as the chairman of the Annual Giving campaigns for the Class of 1942.
Bruce taught analytic chemistry at Emory University, Washington and Jefferson College, and SUNY Binghamton, where he was a professor for more than 30 years. His students dubbed him the “smiling assassin” for his pleasant demeanor and strict grading policies.
In 1970, he made headlines with his discovery of high concentrations of methyl mercury in tuna and swordfish. Bruce remained active and engaged in teaching and environmental movements until retiring in 1988.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 64 years, Winifred “Wini” Groover McDuffie; three children; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The class extends its sympathy to them all.