Mallett, Rudy Ernest, 74, of Mersey Point, Queens County, passed away after a 10 year battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late James and Waitie (MacLeod) Mallett.
In 1956, Rudy joined the Royal Canadian Regiment (R.C.R.) as a paratrooper. He was stationed in London, Ontario before joining the Reserve Army in Liverpool in 1960. Rudy worked at Dofasco Steel Company in Hamilton, Ontario as an overhead crane operator for ten years before moving back to Nova Scotia in 1975 and building his home. He then went to work as a fisherman, fishing crab and lobster while also doing carpentry until retirement. He enjoyed whittling with a jackknife and sandpaper making many unique items out of wood. Rudy also enjoyed country and western music playing in a number of bands at many events over the years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Mersey Branch #38, Liverpool, for many years. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
He is survived by his loving wife, of over 50 years, the former Evelyn Greek; daughter Ruby (John) Bainbridge, of Hamilton Ontario; grandchildren Kaitlin, Calum; sisters Barbara LePierre, of Brockville, Ontario, Rosalie (Reginald) Clifford, of McAdam, New Brunswick; brothers Leonard (Margaret), of Canfield, Ontario, Larry (Sandy), of Welland, Ontario; sisters-in-law; Ruth Mallett, of Hamilton, Ontario, Ann Glawson, of Port Medway; brothers-in-law; Bill Soper, Al Hurley, both of Brockville, Ontario.
He was predeceased by sisters Pearl, Betty; brothers Doug, David; brother-in-law Ken LePierre.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. The family will be receiving visitors on Saturday, April 20th, 2013, from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Mersey Branch #38, Liverpool. Donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Jane Warner
Evelyn, so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.
Joan Henderson
Dear Evelyn,
I was very sorry to hear about Rudy…our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Joan & Howard
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
We are so very saddened for you Evelyn, and family. It was a shock to read this very sad news. Take care of yourself, and remember the good times that you shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Curtis & Linda
Janet and George Fletcher
Evelyn: We were sorry to hear about Rudy. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Tim McDonald
Dear Evelyn and family, Very sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Dolly & Paul LeBlanc
Hi, cousin, I am so sorry to hear about Rudy, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Ruby Anne and family. take care, love you.
Patricia & Roger Freeman
Dear Evelyn , daughter and grandchildren,
We were sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing, our sincere sympathy to all of the family.
Patricia & Roger Freeman
Aldergrove,
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
We are Sorry for your loss may Rudy R.I.P
Geraldine, Harry Cunningham
Dear Evelyn and family,
So sorry for your loss Thinking of you at this sad time.
sarah munroe
Dearest Evelyn i’am so sorry to hear rudy had passed,I will always remember his smile when i walked in the legion and him saying how’s sarah today. Rudy was a fighter,he fought hard,my thoughts and prayers are with you,,god bless ,,xxooxxoo
Lannie and Judy Francis
Dear Evelyn and family, so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. Keep the memories close and that will get you through this. Sending love and hugs your way. Lannie and Judy
Dianne & David Wamboldt
Ree….
We were so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. We’ll always remember the good times we all used to have on the Old Garden Road and in Yarmouth at the militia reunions. Take care, and remember the good time. Those are the memories we need to cherish.
Judy Hyson
Dear Evelyn and family,So sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing.My condolences. May he rest in peace.
FAYE AND JOHN
Evelyn, so sorry to hear about Rudy,our condolences to you and family. HUGS.
Jimmie Dawn and Ruth
Dear Aunt Evelyn and family, We are all so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Rudy, a man that will never be forgotten. He would always put a smile on on everyones face, and a smile that he carried himself. All the fun times that we were able to share with him is the memories that we will hold dear to our hearts. May he rest in peace.
Kay and Catheirne Chandler
Dear Evelyn:
We are so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. Being together through such a long illness, we hope that you found many sunny moments together through what must have been at times an ordeal.
Fond thoughts of you and your family as you say ‘good bye’ to Rudy.
Kay and Catherine Chandler
L&M Mallett
Aunt Evelyn and Family,
Please know that we share in your sorrow and lift you up in prayer at this difficult time.
Love, Lenny and Maria Mallett
MARY MALLETT
Aunt Evelyn, Ruby, John, Kaitlyn and Calum so sorry to hear about Uncle Rudy. My family have heavy hearts as he has now joined Uncle David and Uncle Doug I know that he is up there getting a band together picking and singing his heart out my dad joins you as well with heavy heart as Rudy was a special brother to him and our family remember all times sitting around the campfire playing guitars and singing some of my fondest memories no words can say how sorry our family is for you and your family but just know we are thinking about you love you very much HUGS to you Aunt Evelyn and Ruby xoxo
Gerald & Vina Moses
Evelyn: So sad to lose Rudy and we know that you have had a difficult time during his illness… We remember his playing and singing at many events. Gerald says he has Rudy’s shirt to remember him by and that shirt has been on stage at a lot of country shows. Many will remember his talent. Our thoughts are with you.
David & Judy Whynott of Mersey Point
Evelyn , Ruby Ann and family we are so sorry for your loss. I am sure you will miss him along with many people. His talent was very wide ranged with his carvings and music many will share his loss.
Cyril Sunderland
Evelyn and Family, So sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing.I will always remember him especially when we played guitars together,and have a little sing song.You will always be remembered .Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family in this time of sorrow!!RIP Rudy!!
Madeleine Soper
Dear Evelyn
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I will always remember the good times we had, when you visited in Brockville. We were blessed to have you both in our lives. Please accept our deepest sympathy, from all of us in the Soper Family.
sylvia verge forbes
hi ree; i can say . i know how u feel’i hope u have someone with you;
its an awful feeling to be all alone; i have no one
take care ; RIP rudy’
Ginny and Morris Macleod
Evelyn and Ruby Thinking of you both.. May you find strength in each other,,,Angels be with you
Kathy and Bernie Rumbolt; Nellie (Levy) Crouse
Dear Evelyn and family,
So sorry to learn of Rudy’s passing. May he rest in peace. You are in our thoughts…….
Deanna & Ralph Grezaud
So sorry for your loss, God is with you.
Mavis Delorey and Freda Muse
we very sorry to hear about Rudy passing our .Prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family at this time.
Ralph and Shirley Morton
To Rudy s family.
Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
I have not seen Rudy since we were children.
Your good memories will last forever.
Steve and Barb Jack
Evelyn we are so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
al and wendy
May the days ahead be a little less heavy for you and your family. Rudy was loved by a wonderful, caring, wife and a supportive family. May you find strength and peace at this trying time and our thoughts are with you.
clyde and david whynot
to evelyn and family we are very sorry to hear about rudy,s we are going to miss rudy at the variety shows our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family take care
Sybil Balish
Evelyn, Ruby Ann & family….So sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. We had so many great times together. Shared so many fun times with our music and sing songs. So many great memories. Take care of each. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love you
Florence, Bonnie & Susan ( Foster)
Ree, Ruby Ann & family….So sorry too hear of Rudy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Love you
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Rudy, Stacey, Jack, Charlie & Herbie Mallett
Aunt Evelyn, Ruby, John, Kaitlin & Calum,
For days we will never forget and memories of plenty.
Knowing Uncle Rudy, as we have, through out our lives he has always been an energetic man. From chasing us around as a child to shoveling the pond at our house so Jack could skate. He is smiling, laughing, singing and probably having a beer. May all your memories bring you peace. You are in our thoughts. xoxo
Norma & Leon Robertson
Dear Evelyn we are so sorry for your loss. He suffers no more. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Norma& Leon
Arthur MacLeod
Dear Evelyn,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rudy, condolences to you and your family.
Mason Macleod
Dear Evelyn,
I was really sorry to hear of Uncle Rudy’s passing. He was always very kind to me as a boy, and luckily enough I got to have a few conversations with him at the music store quite recently. He was the first musical frontman I ever knew, and part of the reason I took up music was the Free Wheelin’ , the band he played in with my Dad. He will be missed. My thoughts are with your family,
Mason