Rushton, Wendell Allister, Truro, died
suddenly on January 15, 2017, at the age of 91. Wendell was a
testament to a resilient, well-lived life, overcoming many obstacles
with determination and perseverance. Born in Lornevale, he was the
proud father of Leo (Yvonne) Rushton, Londonderry and Jane (Colin)
Gillis, Halifax. His fun-loving nature will be sadly missed by his
seven grandchildren and as "Big Grampie" by his
seven great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his wife of nearly sixty years, Jane
"Edna" Brown in 2004 and his loving son Brian in
2014. As a young man, he worked for
Charles Sinclair in Melrose, William A. Flemming in Truro and retired
after a long career with Irving Oil in 1987. He was a Freemason with
Lodge No. 63. Wendell had a love of animals and the great outdoors,
living and farming in Great Village for many years. He could be found
gardening, splitting wood, clearing the snow for neighbours or just
travelling around Nova Scotia in his RV. Although struggling for years
with arthritis, he amazed many when at 84, after a second knee
replacement, he started riding his bicycle again. At 90, with heart
surgery behind him, he continued to work outdoors putting in this
years’ firewood. Wendell will be greatly missed by his
companion, Marguerite Gregory, as well as his many friends and
neighbours. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall-Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street,
Truro, where visitation will be held from 6-8 pm January 19, 2017
and
from where a funeral service will
be held 11am Friday, January 20, 2017, Reverend Dan Gunn officiating.
Private family interment in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shoreline Journal or
a charity of choice. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Wendell’s obituary on-line and
selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com