James M.Rushton Jr., 83, of Lakeview Drive, Chepachet, died Friday in the Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Claire P. (Gibeau) Rushton.
Born in Fall River, MA a son of the late James M. and Anna (Bussier) Rushton, Sr. He had lived in Chepachet for many years. He was a member of the Chepachet Grange and served on their executive board, and was Past-Director of Deaf Activities for the RI State Grange.
Mr. Rushton was a Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was a General Supervisor for the US Postal Service before retiring.
Besides his wife, he leaves 2 brothers, Robert E. Rushton of Swansea and William N. Rushton of North Attleboro and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am in St. Eugene Church, 1247 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Visitation Monday 4-7pm. Burial with military honors will be in Acotes Hill Cemetery, Chepachet. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904