Ronald Percy "Ron, Ronnie"
McNutt – 91, Valley,
passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Saturday morning,
October 29, 2022, at Magnolia Continuing Care, Enfield. Born in Gays
River, he was a son of the late Percy and Florence (Staples)
McNutt.
Ronald was a truck driver for most of his working career,
starting with Jenkin’s Trucking, then with Eatons in Truro
as a delivery truck driver and finally with Webster and Sons, from
where he retired. He was a very hard worker, and also talented and
handy, and built our family home in Valley and cottage in Five House;
he absolutely loved being at the cottage. He enjoyed spending time
with his beloved grandchildren.
Ronald is survived by his children, Brian McNutt, Valley;
Elizabeth "Beth" Joudrey, Hilden; grandchildren, Denise,
Craig, Jessica, Brooklyn, Brittany; several great grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
wife, Edith (Hamilton); sisters, Jean Weir, Dorothy Wyer, Shirley
Edwards, Ruth Sutherland; brothers, Fred McNutt, Walter McNutt, Gordon
McNutt; half sister, Doris Brown.
The family would like to thank the staff at Magnolia
Continuing Care for their wonderful care and for making Dad feel at
home while he was a resident there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, Reverend April
Hart officiating. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River
Road, Valley. If so desired, donations in Ronald’s memory to
a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may
be sent to the family by viewing Ronald’s obituary on-line
and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com