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Royal Canadian Medical Service Association

17 hours ago

It is with sadness that I inform you of one of our Medical family that has passed:
James Jackson "Jim" Ruxton, X Ray Technician
Published: November 14, 2018

Age 91 of Dartmouth, passed away on November 12, 2018 in Admiral Long Term Care Centre. Born in Sioux Lookout, Ont., he was a son of the late Clara (Ball) and James Ruxton. Jim was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy for 25 years where he served as an X-Ray Technician. After retiring from the Navy, he was a Unit Manager of the Operating Theatre at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. He returned to Nova Scotia in 1971, first working at Modern Building Cleaners and later as a Supervisor at Farmer's Dairy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, curling, and a drink of rum. Jim is survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances (Winchester); sons, Jim, Michael and Stephen; daughter, Susan (Keith) Cole; grandchildren, Anjelica (Alex) Frankland and Melissa Cole; great-grandchildren, Levi and Myles. He is also survived by his sisters, Helen (Spencer) Titley, and Loretta Cronk, and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Special thanks to the staff of Admiral Long Term Care Centre for their many kindnesses. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com ... See MoreSee Less

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