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It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of Nelson Oscar « Wicky »
Rushton, age 77, of Springhill. Wicky passed away on
Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care
Centre.
Born in Springhill, he was a son of the
late John Frederick and Iona May (Harrison) Rushton.
Nelson moved to Halifax at the age of
fifteen to live with his sister, Susie and her husband George as well
as their children John and Marilyn. He worked on survey crews with
Reardon and Crooker Engineering before being hired by Indian Affairs
and Northern Development. He transitioned back to Springhill
during the years he was employed by the Department of Highways and
later became a supervisor at Life Savers in Amherst making bubble gum,
and finished his work career as owner/operator of Wicky’s
One Stop.
Wicky loved life and enjoyed
entertaining. He was a character in many ways performing in skits with
Doug Dobson and Friends. He worked on several committees for the Irish
Festival, West End Days and the West End Reunion. Put time
and energy into giving back to the community. Wicky enjoyed hunting,
fishing, curling, bowling, baseball, softball and even coached a
ladies slow pitch team in Halifax. His latest obsession was his
new granddaughter Hannah. He enjoyed daily facetime
chats, videos and pictures and getting to meet and hold
her.
Wicky will be dearly missed by
his loving wife Esmerelda « Essie » (Hunter); their two sons,
Chad of Springhill and Garth (Nikki) and Granddaughter Hannah of
Washington State USA. His siblings Susan (late George) Gamble of
Halifax, Marilyn (late George) Hollis of Springhill, and Reginald
« Reg » of Springhill. Brother and sister-in-laws Gary (Norma)
Hunter, Eric (Beverly) Hunter, Vaughn (Kay) Hunter, Cleve (Jane)
Hunter and Lester (late Crystal) Hunter. Several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by sister Iona « Bubs » Rushton (Bert Brown ) several aunts
and uncles, one niece and a great nephew.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of the A. H. Brown Funeral
Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361)
where an Afternoon of Remembrance will take place Monday, January 6th,
2025 from 1 PM – 4 PM.
If so desired, donations in Wicky’s
memory may be made to a charity of choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to Wicky’s family by visiting the online memorial
at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
page.
1947 2024
Décès pour la Ville Springhill, Province Nova Scotia
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