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RUSHTON: W.A. Tom of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On April 10, 2016 @ 12:29 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 63 Comments

RUSHTON: W.A. Tom of Lucan

MASON_SYMBOL_LARGE_cover5655933990_d8e07942e6_bPeacefully with his loving family at his side on Saturday April 9th, 2016 of Lucan in his 89th year. Devoted husband of Eileen (Weppler) Rushton for 66 years. Dear father of Faye and Mike Geoghegan and Bob and Nancy Rushton all of Lucan. Cherished grandfather of Jenny and Dave, Jim and Nirupa; Kelsey, Matt and Ashlynn and Hayley and Andy. Dear great-grandfather of Neesha. Brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Vern Gilson of Deloraine, MB. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Lily Rushton, sister Margaret and brother Dean. Tom was a successful farmer and sales manager at International Harvester. He will be remembered for his love of curling, gardening (sharing his produce with anyone and everyone) and for his ability to play bridge with Eileen up until last week. Tom’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Jessica Howard, CCAC and the SEHC palliative caregivers.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 13 at 1:30 PM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. There will be a Masonic service in the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 6:15 PM.

Donations to London Health Sciences Foundation – Cardiology Unit or the Mocha Shriners would be appreciated by the family.

 


Condolences for the family of “RUSHTON: W.A. Tom of Lucan”

Condolence from fred and brenda smith on April 10th, 2016 1:04 PM

sorry to hear of your loss keep the good times clos to your heart

Condolence from Earl & Julia Martene on April 10th, 2016 1:38 PM

Our Condolences to the Rushton family. May you find comfort in your memories of a life enjoyed and well lived.
Tom was a true gentleman.
Earl and Julia Martene & family

Condolence from Cathy and Bruce Cornish on April 10th, 2016 1:44 PM

Dear Bob, Nancy and Family

We were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He certainly was a great man. He always had a big smile and a little laugh for you. He certainly did love his garden, he was so very proud of it, always willing to share his vegetables.
,Oh yes, and won’t forget,he was always trying to trade his shoes in for a new pair of Arnies. We will certainly miss him at the Cornish residence that’s for sure. Our hearts go out to all of you ,at this difficult time.

Condolence from Donald Willard Rushton on April 10th, 2016 2:56 PM

The good memories of Uncle Tom will live on in our hearts forever.

Condolence from Vern and Ruth Gilson and Family. on April 10th, 2016 3:38 PM

Our love Eileen, Faye, Bob and Families, we will all miss him.

Condolence from Penny Gilson on April 10th, 2016 3:41 PM

Aunt Eileen, Bob, Nancy, Faye, Mike and your entire families please accept our sincerest sympathy on your loss. Uncle Willard was a great man and we loved him dearly. I so enjoyed his visits to Manitoba and Lou and I’s visit there with mom and dad. Hold your memories tight to comfort you during the difficult times ahead. He was so very proud of his family and rightly so – he will be missed but because of who he was he will live on! I keep picturing him laughing as he did so often after sharing a joke with dad! Take care of each other and yourselves. Love you! Penny, Dana and family!

Condolence from David Kennedy on April 10th, 2016 4:48 PM

On behalf of the officers and members of Harmony Lodge 388, we wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Tom’s family.

Tom was instrumental in building our lodge keeping it healthy so that it can continue to thrive and grow from Henderson 388 to Harmony 388.

Harmony Lodge will be honoured to conduct a Masonic Memorial Service for Tom on Tuesday April 12th.

Condolence from Bob and Lorette Mawson on April 10th, 2016 6:40 PM

Sorry for your loss , thinking of you all at this difficult time

Condolence from Jim and Peg Sanders on April 10th, 2016 6:54 PM

Sincere sympathy to all of Willard’s family. We met Willard during one of their trips to Deloraine Mb where they were visiting his sister Ruth. We are neighbors of Vern and Ruth Gilson and we enjoyed visiting with Willard and his wife Eileen. May your fond memories bring you all comfort at this sad time.

Condolence from Ray & Sue Heffernan on April 10th, 2016 7:27 PM

Our Deepest Sympathy Eileen , Faye & Bob and Family So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, he was joking with me just a week ago at the apt. he always had a big smile on his face. Cherish all those wonderful memories to help ease the loss.
RIP Tom
Ray & Sue Heffernan

Condolence from Patty Dowling and Bob McLachlan on April 10th, 2016 7:41 PM

Bob and Nancy and family, Sad to hear about Tom. I am sure he will be missed! Lots of cherished memories will be kept in your hearts. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Love Patty and Bob

Condolence from Linda (Ankers) THOMPSON on April 10th, 2016 7:58 PM

Eileen & family

My condolence to you & family, so many memories & laughs to remember. In my thoughts & prayers
God bless, Linda

Condolence from Shirley & Gerry Fitzgerald on April 10th, 2016 8:02 PM

Sorry we are unable to be with you at this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Shirley & Gerry

Condolence from Larry and Lynda Lewis on April 10th, 2016 9:11 PM

Eileen; Faye; Bob and families. Our sincere condolences go out to you in the passing of Tom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Enjoy your great memories.

Condolence from Ron & Glenda Lindenfield on April 10th, 2016 9:21 PM

Our sincere condolence, he will sure be missed, Lucan has lost a little bit of history…..

Condolence from Barbara Lewis on April 10th, 2016 9:37 PM

Eileen and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Condolence from Don & Bonnie Froats on April 10th, 2016 9:47 PM

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time. Keep the pleasant memories from the past in your heart. Tom will be missed by all who knew him.

Condolence from Dan and Pam Hodgins on April 10th, 2016 10:11 PM

Sorry for your loss. Tom was a one of a kind with a sparkle in his eye and a gentle farmer. You are in our thought and prayers.

Condolence from Paul and Debbie Marsden on April 10th, 2016 10:12 PM

Eileen and Family
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We’re thinking of you at this sad time.

Condolence from Russ and Beth Radcliffe on April 11th, 2016 8:49 AM

Eileen and Family
We were very sorry to read of Tom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Terry and Judy Morgan on April 11th, 2016 8:51 AM

Dear Bob, Nancy and Family

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father…. May the wonderful memories you share bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Betty Coughlin on April 11th, 2016 9:27 AM

So sorry to hear of Toms passing. My thoughts and sympathy to you and your family.

Condolence from Don & Dorothy Lankin on April 11th, 2016 10:06 AM

Eileen and Family We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. May all of your memories help to comfort you through the days ahead.

Condolence from Marion Barr on April 11th, 2016 10:28 AM

Dear Eileen
I was very to hear of Tom’ s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolence from Joyce Sovereign on April 11th, 2016 10:37 AM

Faye,Mike, your Mom and brother,l did not know your Dad personally ,but sure saw lots of him around Lucan,a handsome guy for sure .Sending my sincere sympathy to all your family

Condolence from Robin Barnes on April 11th, 2016 11:15 AM

Dear Faye I am so sorry to read about the death of your father. It has been a long time since I have seen you or your family but I still have warm thoughts about you all.
Losing a father is a difficult thing and I am glad you have your family around you.
My sympathies to your mother and brother
Robin (Underhill) Barnes

Condolence from Ross Nicholson on April 11th, 2016 11:43 AM

Our condolences to your families, our hearts are with you at this difficult time.
Lots of GREAT memories with Tom, a life lived to the fullest!

Ross Nicholson, Nancy Cobban and Family

Condolence from Mary Lou Chubaty on April 11th, 2016 12:15 PM

Dear Aunt Eileen, Faye, Mike, Bob, Nancy and family. Deepest sympathy to all of you, you will miss this wonderful man so much. As I have said, it’s times like this that we wished we all lived closer, but thank goodness for today’s technology and we had such a nice visit with him and aunt Eileen and Hayley on Christmas Day. Do take care of yourselves and enjoy all the memories that you have made together. With love and hugs. Mary Lou, Terry, Jamie, and chelsey

Condolence from Kathy and Keith McFarland on April 11th, 2016 1:04 PM

I am so sorry for the loss of Tom He was a wonderful person and a true gentleman.

Condolence from Bob Duncan on April 11th, 2016 1:29 PM

The Rushton Family – Please accept our deep condolences on the passing of Tom, He was so well known in this community and so very well liked by all. You will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Bob & Jacquie Duncan

Condolence from Charles and Susan Gilson on April 11th, 2016 2:39 PM

Deepest sympathy to Aunt Eileen, Faye and family, and Bob and family. Hold onto your memories and may they give you strength in the days and weeks to come. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Charles, Susan, Anthony and Laura.

Condolence from Gary and Verda Keays on April 11th, 2016 5:44 PM

We have many fond memories over the years and I remember Tom always had a little story to tell whether it was stopping in to Mom and Dad’s for business or at a Lions function. Our condolences and may his love and fond memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Gary and Verda (Shantz) Keays

Condolence from Doug & Doris Ovens on April 11th, 2016 5:48 PM

Eileen, Faye, Mike, Bob, Nancy & Families,
Our sympathy to you all, Tom will be missed by his friends & neighbours at Beech Place.
Keep your many memories alive. God has a new angel to watch over you all.
Tom certainly contributed alot to the agriculture community over the years.
God Bless
Doug & Doris Ovens

Condolence from Harry and Elaine Hardy, and the Hardy family on April 11th, 2016 7:16 PM

Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with the families.Tom was a good community person , always had a smile,and was a friendly person to talk to. He will be missed greatly by the community.
Harry and Elaine Hardy

Condolence from Robert and Betty Guy on April 11th, 2016 7:28 PM

Faye and Mike please accept condolences from Betty and I on the passing of your father and father in law. Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss.

Condolence from Ken Whiting on April 11th, 2016 8:02 PM

So sorry about the loss of Tom. He will be missed by many in the community and the church. You are always in my prayers.

Condolence from Steve and Kim Bowman on April 11th, 2016 8:17 PM

Dear Eileen and family

Our deepest condolences on the loss of Tom. He will be greatly missed by all. May your memories comfort you.
God Bless

Condolence from William and Helen (Hodgins) Delorme on April 11th, 2016 8:54 PM

The Rushton Family
Our deepest sympathy with the passing of Tom. We will miss his presence

Condolence from Dave Howald on April 11th, 2016 9:43 PM

Dear Bob and family,
We would like to express our condolences and the passing of your father. May you always remember the good times.

Sincerely,
Dave and Darlene Howald

Condolence from Ray Chowen on April 12th, 2016 7:47 AM

Bob and family, I didn’t know your dad real well but always admired his attitude, friendly presentation,commitment to family and community. He had many years as a great man that all have benefited from.

Condolence from Corey Day on April 12th, 2016 8:10 AM

Bob and family,

Very sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you at this time.

Condolence from Barry & Doreen Heaman on April 12th, 2016 9:47 AM

Dear Eileen, so sorry we can’t be with you at this time of great loss for you and your family. Sincerely Barry and Doreen Heaman

Condolence from Joan Crawford on April 12th, 2016 10:36 AM

Faye, to you and all your family. Met your father one time. He truly was a very nice person! Your memories of him you will have forever.

Condolence from Mary & George Young on April 12th, 2016 10:51 AM

The Rushton Family.
Sorry to hear of Toms passing, we will miss seeing him walking past our window.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

George and Mary Young

Condolence from Dave and Carol Fisheer on April 12th, 2016 12:00 PM

Eileen

Always remembered as a wonderful fun loving couple. Many years since my time on the farm in Chesley and having the privilege of attending your wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Clive and Marilyn (nee Hearn) Bowden on April 12th, 2016 3:07 PM

Faye, Mike and the Rushton family,

We are so sorry to hear about your father, Tom. Losing a parent is so difficult, but from the family pictures you posted you can tell he enjoyed life, and especially his family. Hold your memories close and know you’re in our thoughts.

Condolence from Mary Brintnell on April 12th, 2016 3:49 PM

To the Rushton family you have my deepest sympathy and treasure the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Brintnell

Condolence from Don & Marion McAllister on April 12th, 2016 4:24 PM

Eileen, Faye & Bob. Sorry to hear about your loss. Lots of good memories of the neighbors on the 2nd of Elderslie
Our Deepest Sympathy. Don & Marion McAllister.

Condolence from Helen Swartz & Patti Swartz on April 12th, 2016 4:53 PM

Bob & Nancy and families
Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Condolence from Rino & Cathy Arnone on April 12th, 2016 5:25 PM

Our deepest condolences to the entire Rushton family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Tom Hearn on April 12th, 2016 5:48 PM

Faye & Mike & the Rushton family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Condolence from Jack and Betty Southen on April 12th, 2016 7:42 PM

We had many happy times with Tom and Eileen, and will miss Tom’s pleasant company. They were our neighbours across the pond at Vintage Green in Ilderton for a few years. Tom used to bring us beautiful tomatoes, squash, and raspberries from his Lucan farm garden.
We send our sympathy to Eileen and the family in their sad loss.
Jack and Betty Southen,
London, ON

Condolence from Renate Kuhlmann on April 12th, 2016 9:25 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Jamie & Barb Caldwell on April 13th, 2016 9:02 AM

Bob , Nancy and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Your Dad always had a smile and made you smile, I remember him from when I worked at CIBC Ilderton.
Take care

Condolence from Ryan and Jamie Harris on April 13th, 2016 9:22 AM

So sorry for your loss Ruston family! Hold your cerished memories close at this difficult time. Xo

Ryan and Jamie Harris

Condolence from Dale Cook & Linda Mills on April 13th, 2016 10:09 AM

Our sincerest condolence to the Rushton family on Tom’s passing, truly an icon to the Lucan area an Corsey Line

Condolence from Jane & Bill Cornish on April 13th, 2016 10:50 AM

Just wanted to send condolences to the Rushton Family. We were sorry not to be able to attend visitation to offer condolences in person. Bill remembers Tom being a good neighbour when he was growing up. He will be remembered by his friendly smile and happy greeting when we met.
Jane and Bill Cornish

Condolence from Bob Burt on April 13th, 2016 12:58 PM

Sorry to hear of your fathers passing Faye. My prayers are with you Mike and your family. God bless and may he rest in peace.

Condolence from Jim and Helen Hearn on April 13th, 2016 8:04 PM

Our sincere condolences to the entire Rushton family. May you find comfort knowing that Tom touched so many lives and will be fondly remembered.
Jim and Helen

Condolence from Norm & Donna Middaugh on April 14th, 2016 7:03 PM

Mike & Faye & Family

Very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time

Condolence from Bob and Helen Browning on April 21st, 2016 2:46 PM

Eileen
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.
You both always made us feel so welcomed at your farm when you held Camel Coach activities.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time

Condolence from Carol McDonald (Macartney) on April 24th, 2016 6:56 PM

On behalf of the Macartney family, we want to send our deepest sympathy to your family. We have many good memories of your friendship of you, Eileen and Tom with our parents, Betty & Bill during your years in the Chesley area.

Condolence from Anne Ballantyne on April 28th, 2016 10:00 AM

Dear Eileen and family,

I am so sorry about to hear about Tom’s passing. My sincere condolences to you all. Tom was a wonderful neighbour. I will miss seeing him. We are grateful for your generousity in always sharing your produce with us from your garden. You are such a sweet couple. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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