Our Maritime Ties
Heather Mazur
Generation: 2
2. ? Mazur ? — Pam Purdy. [Group Sheet]
3. Pam Purdy Children:
Generation: 3
6. Ernest Purdy died Bef Aug 2008. Ernest — Marjorie Esther Rushton. Marjorie (daughter of Urias Rushton and Sadie Augusta Patterson) was born 8 Sep 1938, Portapique Mountain. Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Aug 2008, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Fox Harbour Cemetery, Fox Harbour, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
7. Marjorie Esther Rushton was born 8 Sep 1938, Portapique Mountain. Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Urias Rushton and Sadie Augusta Patterson); died 26 Aug 2008, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Fox Harbour Cemetery, Fox Harbour, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: employed as a home care worker
- Residence: Aug 2008, Montrose, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 30 Aug 2008, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Chronicle Herald
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
PURDY, Marjorie Esther - 69, Montrose, passed away in Colchester Regional Hospital on August 26, 2008. Born in Portapique Mountain on September 8, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Urias and Sadie (Patterson) Rushton. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Purdy (Randy Conrad), Port Williams; Glenda (Brian) Singer, Lloydminster Alta.; sisters, Ruth Rushton and Lois Green, both of Great Village; Leona Brown, Truro; brother, Malcolm (Fern) Rushton, Truro; half-sister, Audrey McGee, Oromocto, N.B.; sister-in-law, Shirley Rushton, Wolfville; grandsons, Charles MacIntosh, Grande Prairie, Alta.; Danny MacIntosh, Tatamagouche; granddaughters, Heather and Nicole Mazur, Port Williams; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband, Ernest; daughter, Sheila MacIntosh; brothers, Milton, Clifford, and Carl; sister, Rhoda; half-sister, Gerry; half-brothers, Herb and Ken. Marj worked at several jobs over her life time but the career she loved most was as a home care worker for the County. Upon her retirement she continued doing home care privately for members of the community. Besides spending time with her family, Marj enjoyed reading, knitting, jigsaw puzzles and playing crib. A very special thank you to Dr. Henderson and the palliative care nurses of Colchester Regional Hospital. There will be no visitation by request. The funeral service will be held in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, Rev. Larry Harrison officiating. A reception will follow the service. Following the reception, interment will take place in Fox Harbour Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.comChildren:
- Sheila Purdy died Bef Aug 2008.
- 3. Pam Purdy
- Glenda Purdy
Generation: 4
14. Urias Rushton was born 6 May 1880, Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 May 1970, Melrose, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Oct 1932, Montrose, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer
Urias married Sadie Augusta Patterson 19 Oct 1932, Great Village, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Sadie (daughter of Clifford Elmer Patterson and Margaret Nellie Simpson) was born Abt 1903, Westmorland Point, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1958, Montrose, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
15. Sadie Augusta Patterson was born Abt 1903, Westmorland Point, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of Clifford Elmer Patterson and Margaret Nellie Simpson); died 1958, Montrose, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Dec 1919, Joggins Mines, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Oct 1932, Montrose, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: May 1954, Bass River, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Children:
- Rhoda Beverley Rushton was born 15 Feb 1944, Montrose, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Jan 2008, Bass River, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Portaupique Cemetery, Portaupique, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Ruth Rushton
- Lois Rushton
- 7. Marjorie Esther Rushton was born 8 Sep 1938, Portapique Mountain. Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Aug 2008, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Fox Harbour Cemetery, Fox Harbour, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Leona Rushton
- Malcolm Rushton died Bef Feb 2010.
- Milton Rushton died Bef Jan 2008.
- Clifford Rushton died Bef Jan 2008.
- Carl Rushton died Bef Jan 2008.