Charles Ervin Ellis Rutt
May 1941 – March 14, 2026, 84, of New Minas, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2026.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in May of 1941 to Charles Erwin Ellis Rutt and Catherine Merle (Canning), Charles spent his early years in Springhill Junction after his father was transferred overseas during the war. He was educated in the Nova Scotia school system, graduating in 1959 and later attended Dalhousie University.
Charles lived a full and meaningful life centered around family, community, and service. He started his career working with both the Federal and Provincial Governments before moving into the insurance and furniture moving industries. Eventually, he returned to federal service with Canada Post and Statistics Canada, retiring in the early 1990s. After retirement, he continued to work in the auto industry with Manheim Auto Auctions for many years.
A devoted family man, Charles took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his four children: Christine (Geoff Tom), Doug (Krista), Elizabeth (Ian Corkum), and Paula (Kevin Richardson). He will be greatly missed by his beloved grandchildren: Cameron Blom, Hannah, Megan, and Keegan Richardson; Callum Corkum; Katie; Emily; Allie; and Caleb Rutt. He is also survived by his siblings: Carole Gobeille, Laurence Rutt, and Gloria Horton. Charles is fondly remembered by his longtime companion Patricia and her children Stephen and Lynn who were like his own. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Charleen Mc Fetridge.
Charles was very active within his community and church while serving on numerous committees and projects. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he stayed active even after playing days by coaching local community teams as well as high school teams. Additionally, he played an active role in politics as President of both Federal and Provincial ridings.
A proud member of the Masonic Lodge where he belonged to many different groups, Charles valued the friendships that these organizations brought into his life along with a sense of community. He will be remembered for his kindness along with quiet strength while being dedicated to family as well as community.
Family and friends are invited to come together for a funeral service celebrating the life of Charles Ervin Ellis Rutt on Saturday April 11th ,2026 at 2:00 p. m.
The service will take place at Grand Lodge located at 167 Coronation Avenue Halifax Nova Scotia.
For those unable to attend physically, the service will also be available via Zoom. Click on this link to join. The link opens up fifteen minutes prior to start time.
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Please join us virtually or physically as we gather together honoring our dad Charles!
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