Victor Franklyn Rushton
1928-2021
Rushton, Victor Franklyn, 92, Debert, passed away Tuesday,
March 2, 2021, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born
in Debert, he was the son of the late Roy “Burt” and
Kathleen (Selwah) Rushton. Victor formerly worked with the survey crew
with the Department of Highways, worked in Weston, Ontario as an Ice
Maker for the Maple Leaf organization, did architectural drafting for
Cassidy, worked for Pontiac Paving, and spent 25 years working at
Martel Construction as a Road Builder. After his retirement,
he played music for many years with the Barley Boys, Four Plus One and
with the Elliott Family. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over
55 years and Master of the Lodge in 1991.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law
Rhoda Rushton, Truro; brother-in-law, Paul Soley,
Economy.
He was predeceased by a sisters, Joyce Fiddes, Shirley Soley;
brothers, Joseph (Joyce), Harold (Rhoda), Roy (Myrtle).
Visitation will take place on Friday from 2-4 pm in the
Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, with a
graveside funeral service to take place at a later date in the Folly
Village Cemetery, Glenholme. Donations in memory may be made to the
V.O.N. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Victor’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Victor Franklyn Rushton 19282021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia