Curly Passed away suddenly just four days after his 62 birthday on December 30, 2020
The proud owner of Rutherford Financial Services, owner of Rutherford’s Ambulance for many years and co-owner of Rutherflo Transportation. Curly left behind his wife of 34 years Cheryl Rutherford, daughters Sydney Mattson (Cory), Shelby Rutherford (Frankie Dog), his beloved grandson Micky Alexandra John Mattson, brother Pat “Snap” Rutherford (Shelley), sisters Cindy Jakobi (Don), Paulie Deseure (Terry) and Peggy Minifie (Craig), mother-in-law Margaret “Peggy” Boudreau, sister-in-law Annette Woolmer (John), brother-in-law Mike Boudreau (Donna). Curly also cared deeply and loved his many nieces and nephews, Katie, Mikel, Hailey, Allie, Courtney, Shawn, Curtis, Mitchel, Riley, Jamie, Casey, Sam, Elliot, Mackenzie and his 7 great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his “mom and pop” Flo and Alex Rutherford, his father in-law Lou Boudreau and his sister Susie Rutherford.
Curly, Alex, husband, dad, grampa, brother, son, uncle or friend. He had so many names all important for different reason. Throughout his life he met and helped so many. He was always known as the happiest guy. Wherever he went people would know him and greet him with a smile and a handshake. Whether you knew him wearing a suit, a ball uniform or his cut off shorts you knew him wearing a smile. He was most proud of his daughters, who were unquestionably very proud of him. To his daughters he passed on his love for food and cooking and the importance of education so they would be successful in life, his love for animals, and multiple experiences they would never be able to do on their own, but most of all his unconditional love and support. One of the most important things he instilled was to be kind. Something he always learned from his mother “Flo” was to think of others, and how to help even if it was only a little bit. His acts of kindness and generosity had no limits, from his countless charities and foundations he raised money for and supported, to his generosity to anyone he saw in need, he would help. When it came to his wife, Alex was always so supportive and agreeable to what Cheryl’s wishes were always saying, “well girls what would make mom most happy?” Even when his first grandson was born, he was happier for mom to get a grandchild then for himself. His love for his grandson Micky was infectious, everyone knew it. Dad was so proud of his many career accomplishments but nothing compared to his marriage and life he built with Cheryl. Their favorite spot was their back yard, mom by her pool and Curly by the creek.
Through his family, ball, work, community and friends he touched so many lives and will be so missed. When Mom, Shelby and I think about dad and what he is doing right now, we think about him greeting his best friend Roxy (his dog who passed away) walking along a peaceful creek in heaven.
On September 11, 2021 we will be celebrating the life of an amazing soul, Alex “Curly” Rutherford. The celebration will take place at The Keeler Centre 80 Division St. in Colborne from 2 PM to 5 PM. Those wishing to attend MUST RSVP at www.maccoubrey.com by clicking on Alex Rutherford’s link. With Covid restrictions all guests MUST wear masks, maintain a 2 m distance zone and obey room restrictions for 75 people.
There will also be a dedication ceremony in honour of “Curly” at the Memorial Park Ball Diamond on Victoria Street at 12:30 pm prior to the Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers and because of his love for animals donations can be made to the following animal rescues:
“underdograilroadcanada.com” Toronto based rescue of dogs and cats from high-kill shelters
“ruffstartnewbeginnings.com” rescue for all breeds in Colborne
“fixedfurlife.com” rescue out of Belleville
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alexander Curly James Duncan
Rutherford 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Colborne, Province: Ontario