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Rudderham; David John

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Rudderham; David J., 72, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Born in Liverpool, Dave was a son of the late Jack and Catherine (Payzant) Rudderham.
Surviving are his wife, Sue (Beaumont); his daughter Louise (Mathieu) Hopper of Bridgewater; his sons Mark of Summerville and Craig (Amanda) of Spruce Grove, AB. His brothers Tim (Gloria) of Port Mouton and Byron (Susan) of Hunts Point.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Dave’s request, there will be no service. No flowers, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Darlene and Wayne

    Sue and family, So sorry to hear of Dave passing. He truly was your soulmate in life. I am sure you have many good memories to comfort you. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Darlene and Wayne

  2. Cathie Pearl-Wentzell

    To David’s Family,

    Though he may be gone from this earth, he lives forever in your hearts and memories.
    We extend to you, our sincerest condolences.

  3. Angela and Bob Purdue

    Sue, Louise, Mark and Ryan, our thoughts are with you at this time. Take care and cherish all the wonderful moments. Dave will be remember fondly by all.

  4. Ron & Barb Campbell

    Sue and Family,
    We are saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Remember the good times and hug each other tight.

  5. Ann (Keating) Kent

    So sorry to hear of Davis’s passing, I was a Keating from Milton and we were in high school together. PLease know that his family is in my thoughts and that others share your sorrow.

  6. Peter & Joanie Davies

    Dear Sue and family,
    so sorry for your loss.Please accept our sincere condolences.

  7. Terri (Huskins) Longmire

    Tim,Byron and family

    I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Condolences to your family at this very sad time

  8. David and Janet Spicer

    Sue, Tim Byron and all of David’s family
    So saddened to hear of David’s passing. I have know him all my life and know how much he achieved in his life. His wheelchair only strengthened his spirit and he accomplished so much! RIP David you are at peace now Deepest condolences to you all xo

  9. Barb Macdonald

    Sue and family. So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  12. Hannah McKinnon

    Sue and Family,
    I was surprised and sad to hear of Dave’s passing. I always enjoyed the chats we had. Thinking of you all.

  13. Maddie Charlton

    Dear Sue and family,

    I am very sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time

  14. Anne Peverill

    Sue, I’m so very sorry to read of your loss.
    My sincere condolences to you & the family.

  17. Charlotte and Bob Kelley

    Sue and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories of Dave help you through the difficult days ahead.

  18. Brenda and Ira Huskins

    Sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a trooper for sure. RIP David. Condolences to the Rudderham family.

  19. Anna-Stell Vaughn

    Dear Sue and family,

    Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time and sending my sincere ‘Sympathy’.

  20. Alice Verge

    Sorry for your loss Sue and family. David was a great guy and you will miss him dearly! Thinking of you at this difficult time..

  21. Jordan and Bella Oickle

    To David’s family,
    So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers with you all. R.I.P. David

  23. Barb Fralic

    To all of David’s family,

    So sorry to hear of David’s passing. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Barb Fralic

  24. Mary Lowe

    Dear Sue and Family members:
    My Sincere Condolences to you
    All…
    David is now free of all the anguish
    and suffering…
    May God bless his soul…
    He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him…RIP Dave..

  25. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.

    Byron, Sue and all of Dave’s family we send our condolences to all of you on the loss of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.

  26. Scott Broome

    Lots of great memories over the years growing up with the rudderham family. My deepest sympathies go to everyone in the rudderham family.

  27. Lynn Lavender

    Dear Sue and family,
    So sorry to hear about Dave,I really enjoyed looking after him when he was in QGH…please know I am thinking of you all..take care❤️

  28. Paul Goulden

    I was saddened to hear of David’s passing. David was a “fun” guy to be around when we were growing up in Port Mouton–quick-witted and game for almost anything. Later in life we became FaceBook friends. He will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.

  29. Susan M MacLeod

    Sue, Byron Tim and Family

    I am so sorry to hear that David has passed away My Sincere Condolences.

    Susan MacLeod

  30. Janie Atkinson

    Sue,Tim and Byron –
    Very sorry to hear of David’s passing. Thankfully he lived his life to the fullest .

    Sincere condolences.

  31. Stephen Smith

    Sorry to hear of David’s passing. He is remembered by my children for his wheelchair rides and wheelies so many years ago.

  32. Joanne Wentzell

    Sue and family,
    I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. It was always enjoyable and fun to chat with him. He kept me on my toes that’s for sure. I’m going to miss his sarcastic and funny jabs at my cooking and his interesting stories. He always had at least one. He will definitely be missed.

  33. Cheryl Bouges

    Byron, Tim and family,
    So sorry to hear about David. I grew up next door to this family and have many fond memories. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Deepest condolences.
    Cheryl (Knox) and Bill Bouges

  35. Bruce Theriau

    To The Rudderham Family

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

  36. David whynott of mersey point

    Condenses to Sue and family for your loss. Bless you all at this sad time

  38. Judi Maillett

    Sue & family, so sorry to see Dave has passed. Keep your memories close in your heart. Take care.

  40. John & Nancy LEEFE

    Sue and Family, we are sorry to learn of David’s passing. He contributed much to his community.

  41. Carol, Stan & Brandon Knell

    Dear Tim & Gloria
    We are sorry to hear about your brothers passing. Our sincere condolences.
    Thinking of you and your family
    Hugs

  42. Timothy and Colleen Roy and June MacDonald

    We are sorry to hear of Dave’s passing . May your memories keep him close to you .

  43. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    Sue,Tim Byron and all Dave’s family: Very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all his family.

  44. Mayme Porter

    Sue and family, we’re so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our sincere condolences
    Mayme and Jon

  45. Dorothy

    So sorry to hear of Dave passing, my condolence to Sue and family. I will miss our little chats we had when he was in hospital. RIP DAVE

  47. Pamela Mutsaers

    Dear Sue and family,
    I am so terribly sorry to hear of David’s passing.
    Condolences to you all.
    Thinking of my encounters with David with a smile and wishing you all the very best.

  48. Valerie & Roger Wilcox

    Dear Sue & family,
    We were so sorry to read that David had passed. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

  49. Rosalee Smith

    Sue and family, thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sincere condolences and sympathy to you.

  51. Cathy wentzell

    Sue and Family
    I am very sorry to hear of David’s passing.
    Please accept my sincere condolences.
    Cathy Wentzell

  53. Emily McLeod

    Dear Sue, Tim & Gloria, Byron & Susan, and families:

    My sincere condolences on the demise of David. After his unfortunate accident so many years ago, he did some amazing things in spite of his disability. I still remember him riding around the Liverpool Regional and he always looked cheerful. He had the admiration of many for how he handled his situation – students and teachers alike! I hope your memories bring you some peace at this sad time.

  54. Vivian Tectonides

    Dear Sue, Louise, Mark,Craig,Tim, Gloria, Byron, Susan and Families,

    I am very sorry to hear about Dave.
    My thoughts are with you all.

  55. Glen and Diane Dexter

    Sue and Family, So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

  56. Mervin Bernadette Hartlen

    Sue and Family sorry to hear of Dave passing . Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. may all your memories help you all during this difficult time.

  57. Paul & MaryLou Smith

    Dear Barney & Susan, Sue, Tim and families

    We are sorry to hear of David’s passing. I got to know David when I was in Camphill Hospital for an extended stay between 1984 and 1985, and remember how efficient he was with his wheelchair. The many conversations about all the dental visits following his motorcycle accident. Our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. David will have his new legs back in Heaven. May the blessings be.

  58. Tanya Grant

    Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. Take care

  59. Marilyn Kellough

    Dear Sue and family. I was sad to hear of Dave’s passing. My thoughts are with you. Marilyn

  60. Paige Rockwell

    Dear Sue, Louise and Family,

    I am so very sorry for your loss, and send comfort to you at this difficult time. Take care of yourselves. Warm hugs to you all.

    Paige

  62. Alan Broome

    Sue, Louise, Mark, Craig and family,

    My sincere condolences on the passing of Dave. I had the privilege of knowing him growing up & I always enjoyed his stories especially about baseball. He will be missed.

  64. Ann and Charlie Cullen

    We will miss Dave when we next visit Nova Scotia. He always made us laugh and smile.
    Thinking of you and the family, Sue.

  67. Linda (Clancy)&Richard Swain

    Deepest sympathies to David’s family and friends. Wishing you comfort the knowledge that he touched so many lives with his positivity and that wonderful smile.

  68. Philip& Holly Smith

    Dear Sue, Louise, Mark and Craig,
    Philip and I were very saddened to read of David’s passing. We can only imagine your grief at this time. He was a good man, and whenever we interacted with him through the years, we always reflected on his inner strength and perseverance,
    despite his disability.
    Please know that we are thinking of you all as you say goodbye. May the wonderful memories you all have in your hearts strengthen you in the days ahead.
    Holly and Philip
    .

  69. Philip& Holly Smith

    Barney and Susan, Tim and Gloria, and families,
    Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of David. He certainly made a difference in this world and was strong role model for so many others. May he rest easy now .
    Thinking of you all.
    Holly and Philip Smith

  71. Wendy & Clyde MacAdams

    Sue and family,

    We were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
    Wendy & Gordon MacAdams

  72. Pamela Ditchoff

    Dear Susan,
    I’m very sorry for your loss, my sincere sympathy to your and your family
    Pamela and Paul Ditchoff

  73. Diane and Donald White

    Sue, Louise, Mark and Craig , Tim and Byron and families,

    We were so sad to read this today , David was a good man who loved his family.
    Condolences to you all

    Diane and Donald and family

  74. Billand Anna Cox

    Sue, Tim Byron and families

    We are sorry to read of David’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are for you at this sad time. We extend sympathy to you all.

  75. Norma Doucet

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and the family.

    Norma and Ed Doucet

  76. Diane Barron

    Sorry for the loss of your brother Tim. Rest In Peace David ,condolence for the family

  77. Linda Hubley Smith

    Dear Sue, Louise, Mark and Craig

    Please accept my condolences on the passing of Dave. He was always a delight to meet on the Bells Pt Rd and we’d share a few laughs. He will be missed by many friends and family. My thoughts are with all of you.

    Regards, Linda

  78. Charlie & Sheila Manthorne

    To Sue & Family

    Our condolences to Sue and Family. Dave was a wonderful guy and had a great sense of humour. He was a gifted baseball pitcher when he was young and threw extremely hard. He was the heart and soul of our team. I remember our entire ball team going to Halifax to visit him after his motorcycle accident. Despite his disability: I remember him scaling the stairs at LRHS up and down) in his wheelchair with relative ease. He later excelled in several other sports as well. He will be missed.

    Rest In Peace

  80. Sandy Brown

    Sue and family: surprising and sad news. I am sorry for your loss, I am glad I knew him.
    Sincere sympathy.

  81. Amy And Glenn

    To Sue and Families

    Glenn and I are sorry to hear of David’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  82. Dave and Jewel wilson

    Thinking of you and your family at this time of loss. It was so nice knowing Dave,
    Our thoughts are with you all. He was a gifted man and will be missed. Sincere sympathy.

  83. Barry Burgess

    Sorry to hear about David,
    I havnt seen him since we were kids.His great personality,and flare for life touched all who knew him.
    To all of David’s family we extend our dearest condolence.

  84. Doris Francis

    Sue & family,my sincere condolences at this saddest of times.May your memories give you comfort and take care.

  85. Bruce and Charlene White

    We always enjoyed our conversations with David and we extend sincere condolences to all the Rudderham families.

  87. Wendy Feindel

    Sue and family. So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  89. Anne Marie (Comeau) Schroeder

    David and I were such good friends during our high school days at LRHS. To his family, Sorry for your loss! My heartfelt condolences. May he Rest In Peace!

  90. Ron and Rose Anthony

    Sue and Family, we are sorry to learn of David’s passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  91. Julie Macleod

    My deepest condolences to the Rudderham family. I have many memories of Dave, Sue and children. My heart is with them all at this difficult time.

  92. Sharon & Ronald Verge

    Ronald and Sharon Verge

    Sue and Family,
    Sincere condolences at this sad time.

  93. Gale Deveau

    To all of David’s Family , we would like to express our sincere condolences to all of David’s Family at this sad time

    Gale and Art Deveau

  94. Ruth Anne Zwicker and Kevin Cole

    Sue and family,

    So sorry to learn of David’s passing. Thinking of you all. Sending sincere condolences. Take care.

  96. Brian Muldoon

    Sue & Family – We are so sorry to hear the passing of David. Thinking of you during this difficult time where family and friends can’t gather to console each other with their grief.
    Sincere thoughts are with you.
    Brian Muldoon & Stan Wentzell

  97. Brittany Wentzell

    I was sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My sincere condolences to Sue and family.

  98. Lorraine MacGowan

    Sue, Louise, Mark and Craig I was sorry to hear of David’s passing. You all are in my thoughts as you share this time of grieving.

  99. Daphne Ackermann

    Sue and all David’s family, please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Daphne

  100. Cathy Miller

    Sue, Louise, Mark and Craig, We were sorry to read of David’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Our sincerest condolences, Cathy and Lisa Miller

  101. Gail

    Sue and family:We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.Gail and Martin

  102. Cheryl and Chris Mansfield

    To the Rudderham family we send our sincere condolences at this very sad time.

  103. Brenda Lawrence

    To Sue and Family .
    Sorry to hear that Dave passed way . Sincere sympathy.
    Thinking of you all . Sincerely Brenda Lawrence .

  104. Tara Smith

    Dear Sue, Louise, Mark and Craig
    My thoughts are with you all at this challenging time. Dave didn’t hold back on living life in the here and now, creating memories of a life well lived. Live life everyday in his memory. In sympathy Tara

  105. Mike & Sylvia Langille

    To all of Dave’s family,
    So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.God Bless! Take Care!

  106. Paula & Al Doucet

    Dear Sue & Family,
    We are very sorry to learn of Dave’s passing.
    Thinking of you during this sad time.

  107. Sandy Tonello-Greenfield

    Sue , Byron, Tim and families I am so sorry to have heard the news of David’s passing .Fond memories of a man who inspired so many . RIP David

  108. Barbara and Gary Goulden

    Sorry to hear about the passing of David.We went to LRHS with him.Gary played baseball with him,was a fantastic pitcher.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time

  109. Randi Dickie

    Dear Sue and Family
    I am so very sorry to hear recently the news of David’s passing . He has been a person to admire greatly and his determination in life so admirable.
    My thoughts go out to you
    With sincere sympathy
    Randi

  110. Linda & Dennis MacKinnon

    So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Dennis and I are sending our thoughts & prayers to all of you at this sad time.

  111. Don Scott

    I met David in Grade 9 at LRHS in 1962/63 as we were in the same class. As an inshore fisherman’s son, come November, we didn’t see him again until January. He was a talented athlete and took everything in stride. I think it was summer of ’66, prior to his motorcycle accident when he was the star pitcher for our Liverpool baseball team that I drove several of the players to a game in Mahone Bay and I member our catcher, David Rideout if I recall correctly, laughing that about half-way through the game, one of the Mahone Bay players said to him, “give me a break will ya, tell me what he’s going to throw”. David lead the team to a romp that day. Not sure that I ever saw David again after that, but I was pleased to hear that he continued in sports and continued in school and worked at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in the lab I believe. Given that we have the odd Oceanographer here who also worked at Bedford, I’ve inquired if they recalled David and one did very positively. Wish that I’d had a chance to catch up again over the years but pleased to hear that he had a beneficial career and a family who I hope are coping well with his passing.

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