Keith Fulton Rudderham
1939-2021
It is with heavy hearts that we share
the passing of Keith Fulton Rudderham on
Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 81.
Keith was a son of Gordon and Margaret Rudderham.
He was brother of: Deanna MacNeil, Jon
(Phyllis) Rudderham, and Roberta (Max) Hickman. Companion of: Margaret
White. Parent with Helena Rudderham of: Julia (Bill Barrow) Rudderham,
Mark (Susan) Rudderham, Linda (Michael) Black, Katie Rudderham.
« Gampers » to: Mark Jackson, Hayden Black, Avery
Black, Margot Rudderham, and Lance Rudderham, Robyn Barrow and Jayden
Matheson. Uncle to: Laureen, Gail, Verna, Troy, Craig, Shauna,
Matthew, Lindsay, Russell, Maureen, Karen, Dan, Tania, Andrea, Brian,
Howard, Haley, Luc, and Megan. Lifelong friend of: Terry Usher and
Charles Sampson.
He was predeceased by his parents and
his brother Jon Rudderham.
Keith left Sydney after high school to
join the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Ottawa for 12 years which
included missionary work throughout Chile and Peru for 5 years. Once
his calling changed he returned to Canada to work with the Sacred
Heart Rehab Center in Detroit, MI. He would meet his future wife and
mother of his children while they were both employed there. Keith
would return home to his beloved Cape Breton to work community
corrections and eventually would find his way to Correctional Service
Canada as a Parole Officer. Since his retirement, he has focused more
on his volunteer work with the Amherst Chapter of the Kidney
Foundation, spending time with his family and doting on his
grandchildren. Travelling with Margaret and visiting with family and
friends brought him much joy and contentment.
A special thanks to the care teams at
the Cumberland Regional Heath Care Center and the Victoria General
including Father Owen Connolly. Especially the entire team in the VG
ICU who cared so compassionately for us as well as Dad.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of the Jones Family Funeral
Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst (902-667-8777).
Cremation has taken place. There are to be no services at this
time.
Donations in memory of Keith may be made
to the Amherst Chapter of the Canadian Kidney
Foundation
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca
or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
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19392021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Keith Fulton Rudderham 19392021..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia