Hugh Ross Cruickshank

CRUICKSHANK, Hugh Ross – 80, Truro, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Vimy Court, Bible Hill.

Born in Lansdowne, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Harold and Catherine (Pushie) Cruickshank.

Hugh moved to Truro in the 1960s and while working at Truro Daily News, met his future wife, Betty, who would be his partner for 49 years until her death in 2015.

Hugh worked at a variety of jobs over the years from taxi driver, pizza delivery, carpet cleaning and service station attendant, but his main career was spent as a printer, retiring in 1996 from Queens Printer at the NSAC.

He was very active in the congregation of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder, Clerk of Session and singing in the choir. He had been involved over the years in Boy Scouts, The Colchester Highland Dance Association and Colchester Arthritis Society. He enjoyed playing auction 45s with Marilyn, Allan, Albert, Anne and Ron.

Hugh is survived by his daughters, Margaret (Richard) Groves and children, Rachel and Maya, Enfield; Debbie (Jamie) Bernard and children, Mitchell (fiancée, Brianna MacKay) and Hillary, Long River, Prince Edward Island; sister-in-law, Isabel Cruickshank, Bible Hill. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Maxwell); brother, William; sister, Ellen (James) Worthylake.

The family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Vimy Court for their compassionate care of dad.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Hugh’s family will receive friends from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Reverend Dr. David Sutherland officiating. Reception will follow. If so desired, donations in Hugh’s honour to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice are welcomed.

Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Hugh’s obituary online and selecting “Send A Condolence” at www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.