Rushton, William Roy, 79, Lower Debert, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Lower Debert, he was a son of the late Burton and Kathleen (Selwah) Rushton. Roy played in several bands and had a great love for music. He was involved with the Wildlife Association of Nova Scotia, and was part of the Dahlia Association. He loved to garden and enjoyed building remote control airplanes.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Myrtle Alice (Johnson) Rushton; daughters Pearl Bouley (Joe) of Trenton, ON, Heather Baker (Glenn) of Acton, ON, Wanda Vidito (Tim) of Annapolis Valley, Stephanie Rushton of Lower Debert; grandchildren Joanne, Jennifer, Evan, Victoria, Allison, Dawson, Eliza, Matthew; brother Victor of Lower Debert; sister Shirley Soley (Paul) of Economy; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a grandson Jacob; sister, Joyce; brothers Harold “Heddy” and Joe.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from where visitation will take place on Tuesday from 7-9 pm. A Celebration of Roy’s Life will take place on Wednesday at 2:00 pm in Faith Baptist Church, Great Village with Pastor Steve Adams officiating. A Kitchen Party will follow in the church hall. Burial will follow in the Folly Village Cemetery, Glenholme. Donations in Roy’s memory may be made to the Hope for Wildlife or to the Parkinson’s Foundation of Nova Scotia. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Roy’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com