David’s Obituary
Rushton, David Franklin. CPO electrician – age 79, Kolbec Road, Oxford. David crossed the bar April 23, 2020, at home. Born in Oxford he was the son of the late Frank and Hazel (Moore) Rushton. David is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Dini Rushton (Jaques). Sisters Joan (Gordon) Clark, St. Stephen, NB; Lois (Gary) Coleman, Courtenay, BC; Jackie (Ray predeceased) Grant, Iroquois, ON; Many nieces, nephews and cousins, predeceased by great nephew Bailey Clark. Dave graduated from Milltown High school Milltown NB.in 1958 where he lived for most of his younger years. He proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1958 to 1984, he was on various ships and shore facilities including NDHQ Ottawa. Upon his retirement from the Canadian forces David accepted the position of Electrical supervisor of Trials at Irving shipbuilding, St. John New Brunswick. After his second retirement David settled in his boyhood home of Oxford Nova Scotia. He was very active in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 36, Oxford and served as President for a number of years. David was also a deacon at the Oxford Presbyterian church for many years. He loved his wife and family, his dogs Leda and Bailey, music, good food and wine. David and Dini were avid shufflers and David had organized a group in Oxford which included his special Aunt Estella 95 years young. They loved their winters spent in Winters Park Zephyrhills, Florida where they had many great friends and lots of wonderful memories. A celebration of David’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 in MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Oxford (902-447-2930). In lieu of flowers, donations would greatly be appreciated by the family to the Oxford Presbyterian Church, Cancer society or charity of your choice.
Crossing the Bar
Alfred Lord Tennyson – 1809-1892
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have cross’d the bar.
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January 22 1941 April 23 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Rushton January 22 1941 April 23 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Oxford, Province: Nova Scotia