
RUDDERHAM – Catherine M., 94, formerly of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Born in Port Mouton, Catherine was a daughter of the late Clifford and Civilla (Leslie) Payzant.
Catherine is survived by her sons David (Sue) of Port Mouton, Byron (Susan) of Beech Hill, Tim (Gloria) of Port Mouton. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and special nieces.
Besides her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her husband John “Jack”; sisters Ruth Wagner and Frances Swain and brothers Gordon and Cecil.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of Catherine’s life will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Chandlers’ Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with prayers at 12:00 p.m., Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Burial will be in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Paraplegic Association of Nova Scotia and West Queens Medical First Responders. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Sincere thanks is extended to Dr. Woodford, all the Staff and Volunteers at Queens Manor as well as Catherine’s special caregivers Pam Fancy-Whynot, Janet Gatzke and Darlene Connolly.
Offer Condolence for the family of Rudderham; Catherine Marjorie

Shrley, Chantel , Brent
To Barney and Susan and families
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, she was a very special lady that always had a smile on her face whenever we use to go visit her. Keep all your special memories close to get you through this difficult time, from my family to yours lots of love take care
Love always shirley chantel and brent xo
judy quinn
so very sorry for your loss she always had a smile on her face rest in peace
Brenda and Ira Huskins
To Catherine’s family. Had a lot of good times with Catherine, oh the card games we had! Our son Dave, use to sell her rabbits, which she loved. Sympathy to Catherine’s entire family.
Richard, Kelly@ Jillian Young
Barney, Susan, and all your family, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.A beautiful woman .She was lucky to have you all as family .Hugs
Julie Macleod
I have so many memories of her and Jack too. She will always have a special place in my heart. For many many years I was always at their house, if you needed to find me that’s where I was. She was so good to me, took me in as though as I was one of her own, like a daughter she never had she would say, than I would say, like a grandmother I never had I would say. Oh the good times we had. Back to the lake swimming was our favourite thing to do. I’m sending my sincere condolences to all of the family during this hard time!
Ron & Barb Campbell
To the Family,
We are saddened to hear of Catherine’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Janet Gatzke
To Tim and all the family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Catherine was such a sweet lady. So glad to have had the time I did to spend with her. I will miss the evenings spending time with her talking about her family and missing her quick jokes she would say and putting a big beautiful smile on her face.
Terry&Donna Connolly
Barney,Susan & families Sorry to hear that your mom passed.Remember all the good times.
David Janet and Jean
Dear Tim, David , Byron and all Catherine’s family
So sad to hear of Catherine’s passing, but she is at peace now.She has been a dear friend of mom’s since they were kids , they shared so many memories especially related to baseball. I have known her all my life and was always so full of fun. Our thoughts are with you all.Hugs
Jane Atkinson
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a kind and easy to like woman. Always have a special place in my heart for her.
Tish Fisher
So sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing. She sure was a Lovely Lady ! We had a lot of fun and laughs together playing cards. She was a prankster for sure ! RIP my friend , sincerely, Tish Fisher. ♥️
Shirley Melanson
Dear Rudderham Family, Sincere condolences to you as you mourn the passing of your Mother.I got to know Catherine when she used to go to TOPS conventions.We had lots of fun then.I also got to see her at Stonehaven when I visited Amy Simpson.Be proud!! You had a great mother.God bless her in Heaven.
Bella and Jordan Oickle
To Catherine’s Family
So sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing , Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P.Catherine
Walter&Sherri Miller
David,Tim And Byron
Our condolences to all the family on the loss of your Mom.She was a great lady and always a pleasure to visit.She will be missed by many and never forgotten.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Gordon Eisnor
Dave and Sue,Byron and Susan,Tim and Gloria: Sincere condolences to you and all your families.
Janette Wamboldt
Barney And Families,
So sorry for your loss
Joanne McLeod
Dear David, Byron and Tim,
So sad to learn your mother has passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Joanne McLeod
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Rawding
So sorry to read of your moms passing Condolences to the whole family
Toby and Lori Colp
So sorry for your loss of your mother, Barney and Susan. Also, Jeff and Jason so sorry for your loss of your grandmother.
Charmaine Colp ( Red Deer, Alberta
David so sorry to hear about your moms passing.
I always enjoyed our conversations when delivering her Avon! Such a wonderful woman.
Ann Bellefontaine
Sincere sympathies to your family on the loss of you lovely mom. I am sure the memories you will share will help you in your time of sadness.
Diane and Donald White
To all the Rudderham family , our sincere condolences to you all .
Darlene Connolly
Tim and all the rest of Catherine’s family
I was so saddened to read of Catherine’s passing. Tim, I thank you for the opportunity of spending
time with your mom. We had many good chats and I am so glad I could bring out that lovely smile
of hers. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend her celebration of life as I have my six week check-up
in Kentville at 10:30 that morning. Please know that I will be thinking of all of you and as such send
my most sincere condolences to all. Take care.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
To Barney, Susan and all the Rudderham family we send our condolences in the loss of your mother. Let the memories you have of the times you spent together help you in the coming days. God bless you all.
Wendy J Oliver
Dear Dave, I’m very sorry to learn that you have lost your Mom. I think losing a Mom is one of the hardest things ever. Take care. Wendy Oliver
Bev Jewell
To David,Byron,and Tim. Have great memories of us all visiting back and forth for all my life. Catherine was a great friend of Moms. My thougts are with your whole family at this time.Beverly
Hal and Pearle Leslie
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Wendy & Clyde MacAdams
David, Barney, Tim and families
We are so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Take care.
Bruce and Charlene
Sending sincere condolences to the Rudderham family. Catherine was a gentle lady with a heart of gold and we will miss seeing her at the Manor.
Charmaine MacDonald-Cox
Prayers to all the family I’ll always remember her smile
Take peace in knowing she’s with her husband, family and friends that have gone before her
Sharilyn and Reid Conrad
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Maureen Crocker
We are so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember her many amusing postings in the Advance many years ago. Our thoughts are with you all.
Bruce Theriau and
Rudderham Family
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Ivan&Marilyn Huskins
Thurs. Oct. 17 2019
To the Rudderham Family
Ivan & I ( Marilyn ) would like to send our Condolences
in the passing of your mother. God bless you all.
Charlene
To the Rudderham Family,
So sorry for your loss. Keep the memories close in your hearts. Will miss her at Queen’s Manor.
David and Darlene ( Joudrey) Sewart
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Tom Kean
David, Byron, Tim and Family,
So sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing. She was a wonderful person and I have fond memories of her. She was like a sister to my mother Shirley and my Aunt Jean. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Carol, Stan & Brandon Knell
To Tim, Gloria & family
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mother. She was a sweet lady with a beautiful smile.
Thinking of all of you..God Bless
Bruce and Jennifer Stevens
Tim and Gloria. We are sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
M Cobb
This condolence is from my aunt, Ruth Oberst (nee Boyle, old childhood friend), known as ‘Uncle Ruth’’
They were friends many years ago.
Lisa Fisher
To Catherine’s family,
So sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing. She was such a warm, friendly lady. I remember visiting her many times with my grandmother when I was younger. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Nancy and David Smith
To all of Catherine’s family ,we would like to express our sincere condolences. This is always a very difficult time but remember the good times and she will always be with you. God bless you all.
marilyn Whynot
SENDING MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO CATHERINE’S FAMILY. YOU HAVE LOST A VERY LOVELY LADY. RIP CATHERINE.
Vivian Tectonides
I am very sorry to hear about Catherine.
Richard & Linda Swain
Please accept our deepest sympathies on Catherine’s passing. Cherish all of the good memories.
Irene Lawson
To Catherine’s Family,
So sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing. I met her at TOPS. She was a lovely lady and always full of fun.
Ricky and Mariann Broome
Our sincere sympathy to the Rudderham family.
Philip and Holly Smith
Dear Family of Catherine,
We are thinking of you all as you mourn the passing of your Mother. She certainly was a lovely, kind and engaged lady who was always such a joy to talk with. We know you will all miss her.
Please accept our condolences.
Holly and Philip Smith
janet and jean
Tim,Byron and David
sorry for your loss
Pamela Mutsaers
To Catherine’s family, please accept my sincere condolences with your mother.
Terri Longmire
Tim, David, Byron, and the rest of Catherine’s Family:
So sorry to hear about Catherine’s passing. She was a lovely lady and I remember coming home from school and seeing her and the other ladies at our house playing cards. What a good time they seemed to be having! She will be sadly missed by everyone.
Cherry Workman
Tim, Gloria, and the Rudderham family:
Sincere sympathy to you at this time.
Catherine was always present for our Communion Service at the Manor. She was kind and grateful.
May she rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her. She will be fondly remembered.
Sally Fader
The Rudderham family:
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful person and I enjoyed seeing her at the Manor when I visited.
Chris Mansfield
To Tim, Gloria and all of Catherine’s family, we would like to send our sincere condolences at this very sad time.
Darlene Henderson
So sorry for your loss Barney Susan ,Jason ,Kayla she was a very sweet lady and will be sadly missed RIP sweet lady .
Anne and Kreon Cyros
Tim, we were so saddened to hear your mom’s death. Our sincerest condolences to you and you family. We always enjoyed our little visits. The Blue Jays must be bereft at losing their greatest fan, in fact I think Kreon still owes her a dime! Our thought and prayers are with you and Gloria.
Emily McLeod
Dear David, Byron, Tim and families:
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. She was always a pleasant and good-natured lady. When my grandmother retired and moved back to Port Mouton from Boston, she became very close to your family. I hope your fond memories will carry you gently through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Emily McLeod