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The family of Marion Sarah
Rushton of Oxford, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia are
deeply saddened to report the passing of our beloved mother at North
Cumberland Hospital, Pugwash, NS on January 2,
2023.
She was born at Grays Road, East
Hansford, NS on February 6, 1926 to James Hudson and Edith Clara
(Rushton) Hudson.
Following attendance at East Hansford
School, Marion moved to Oxford and eventually found work at the
assembly plant in Amherst, then known as Canada Car Company, and then
for a time at Oxford Woolen Mills making the famous Oxford
blankets. In December of 1944, she married Leon Victor
Rushton. Together they raised six children and cherished the
subsequent arrival of five grandchildren. When the youngest of us were
old enough, she worked for a number of years at Oxford Frozen Foods.
Following Dad’s death in 2001, Mom threw herself into the
task of being an independent woman, running her household on a fluid
schedule, always making time for daily walks around the neighbourhood,
aggressive Rook games with Bev, Helen, Phyllis and anybody else who
dared. She also reclaimed the carport where Dad
built his miniature Oxford Sawmills and created her own version of a
lanai. She continued her interest in the Oxford Pioneer Club
of seniors and always ensured her earrings co-ordinated with her
outfit, her lipstick and nail polish matched. If we teased
some of her earrings were the size of small hubcaps she always replied
«it took a strong woman to carry them off». Much
of these fantastic pieces came from Shirley and Sheila, nieces who
adored her, and she them. Never one to shy away from
controversial sweaters, she was the frequent beneficiary of samples
from dear niece Barb and grand niece Lisa in Prince George,
BC. Nephews John Hindson and Frank Lucci never failed to
check in when in the area. Her favorite Doctor Blaikie and
his staff benefitted from the shock and awe of one particular sweater
with grace, and always praised her zest for life even in her
nineties. After moving to the senior unit on Foundry Street
some years ago, she kept up her walking commitment even though a fall
and major break in 2021 set her back. Nevertheless she and
neighbour Betty could be seen working their way up and down the
driveway and were proud of their commitment. In her senior
years, she gained great comfort from her furry companions MacGyver and
Sandy.
She was predeceased by husband Leon in
2001 and by brothers Milford, Layton, Pearle, Duncan, by sisters
Hazel, Helen, Eva and by three brothers in infancy.
She is survived by daughters Dianne
Sibley, Cathy (Keith) McMullan, Tracy (Steve) Simpson and Kelly (Gary)
Aucoin and by sons Walter and Tony (Karen). Also
left to mourn her passing are grandchildren Melanie Sibley
(William (BJ) Patterson, Siobhan (Elliot Rushbrook) (England) and
Phoebe McMullan (England), Jonathan Rushton and Katelyn (Andrew)
DeMarco. And her special «mom’s girl» Sandy.
Mom had many friends throughout the area
whose acts of kindness no matter how simple will be
remembered. For Micki’s homemade soup, Brian’s fresh rolls,
Helena’s fudge, Gloria’s desserts and other kindnesses too numerous to
detail we say thank you. Words cannot express our gratitude
to Dr. Peter Blaikie and his staff for their caring ways over the
years, as well as the staff of North Cumberland Memorial
Hospital for their support in the later days of life.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St.,
Oxford, NS (902-447-2167). A private family service will be
held at the funeral home.
Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of Marion may do so to the charity of your
choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home
Facebook page.
1926 2023
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