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Della Alberta Trenholm

Della Alberta Trenholm

Female 1926 - 2015  (88 years)

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  • Name Della Alberta Trenholm 
    Born 25 Sep 1926  Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Misc 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; predeceased by 3 grandchildren  [1
    Obituary Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    W Allen Funeral Home 

    • Obituary

      Della Alberta Rushton 1926-2015
      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Della A. Rushton, age 88, formerly of Mount Pleasant, NS.  Della passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
      Born in Northport, NS, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Elma (Smith) Trenholm.
      In her younger years Della was a cook in the woods.  She was a very hard working woman who kept the home and farm running, and was an excellent gardener.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and loved time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed her many dogs.
      She will be sadly missed by her husband of 68 years, Donald Rushton "Sooner", Oxford; children Donna (David) Lewis, Canso, Elma Thompson (Gerry), Oxford,  Carlyon (Gary) Moore, Little River, Donald (Ghislaine) Rushton, Oxford, Charlie (Judy) Rushton, Mount Pleasant, Ella Rushton, Shediac, NB, Jerry (Beverley) Rushton, New Minas; 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren.
      She was predeceased by 3 grandchildren, brother Charlie and sisters Ina and Hilda.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS 902-447-2167).  Cremation has taken place.  A private graveside service will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date.
      Della's family want to extend special thanks to the wonderful ladies of the V.O.N and the Home Health Care.
      Those wishing to make a donation in Della's memory may do so to the V.O.N.,  the Cumberland Home Health Care or the charity of your choice.
      Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.
    Occupation cook in the woods  [1
    Residence May 1981  Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence Feb 2007  Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence May 2007  Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Died 19 May 2015  Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • !NAME: - G W Brownell notes in PANS PARN: BD: MD: HUS:
    Person ID I3286  Arthur - Research
    Last Modified 11 Jun 2015 

    Father William Harvey Trenholm,   b. 16 Nov 1902, Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1981, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Elma Bessie Smith,   b. 22 Jul 1899, Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1944, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years) 
    Family ID F163  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Donald Rushton 
    Children 
     1. Donna Alberta Rushton
     2. Elma Jane Rushton
     3. Caroline Rushton
     4. Donald Albert Rushton,   b. 17 Jan 1955, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 2016  (Age 61 years)
     5. Charles Rushton
     6. Ella May Rushton
    Family ID F959  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Della Alberta Trenholm (1926-2015)
    Della Alberta Trenholm (1926-2015)
    Della Alberta Trenholm ( 1926 - 2015 ), daughter of William Harvey Trenholm ( 1902 - 1981 ) and Elma Bessie Smith ( 1899 - 1944 ), married Donald Rushton.

  • Sources 
    1. [S695] Obituaries: General, Della Rushton, W Allen Funeral Home <http://www.allenfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/98144>, viewed 11 Jun 2015.

    2. [S695] Obituaries: General (Reliability: 2).
      William harvey Trenholm, Herald Obituary CD Index, May 28, 1981

    3. [S695] Obituaries: General, Hilda (Trenholm) Morash, Jones Funeral Home <http://www.furlongjones.ca/obituaries/26102>, viewed 11 Mar 2014 (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S695] Obituaries: General, Mavis (Beatty) Trenholm, Moncton Times & Transcript, 28 May 2007.


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