Joseph Peter 'Popeye' Ruelland
1931-2010
Joseph Peter ‘Popeye’ Ruelland
December 27, 1931 - January 24, 2010
78, New Waterford
We, the children of Joseph Ruelland are deeply saddened by the sudden
passing of our beloved father. Dad, passed away on Sunday, January
24th, 2010 at the Maple Hill Manor in the loving arms of his daughter,
Debbie.
Born and raised in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Francis
and Alvina (Sampson) Ruelland. Joseph was a former resident of Flat
Point Road.
A man of great pride, dad provided endless love for his family. Dad
was a coal miner and after a hard day’s work, he could be found
doing what he loved best-carpentry. Many claim he was the master at
installing hardwood floors, a skill he passed along to his son, Danny
and son in law, Wilson Tighe as well as his foster son, Walter
MacDonald.
Dad enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, one of which was horse
racing. He could be found at the races, either in Sydney or Inverness
with his son, Danny, son in law, Wilson or his late brother,
George.
Joseph is survived by daughters, Debbie (Wilson) Tighe, Darlene Leudy
(Harry), only son, Daniel (Jean) and foster son, Walter MacDonald.
Also surviving are special grand-daughters, Denise, Danielle, Tara,
Jenna and Danna, grandsons, Taylor, Preston and great grandchildren,
Bria, Nicholas, Allie.
Joseph is survived by sisters, Louise Beaton, Evangeline McMaster, a
brother, Louie (Barbara) and a sister in law, Gloria (Ray)
MacLean.
He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife, Dorothy in 1994,
grandson, Nicholas Daniel Ruelland, brothers, George, Francis, Danny,
Maurice, sisters, Mary and Annie in infancy.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday (Today) from 2-4,7-9 p.m. in the
V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. The
funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil will be celebrated on
Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel
Avenue. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Fellowship to take place at the KOC Hall on Plummer Avenue.
As an expression of sympathy for Joseph, donations in his memory may
be made to the Maple Hill Manor, or the Children’s Wish
Foundation, Nova Scotia Chapter.
On …line condolences to the family can be expressed at:
www.vjmcgillivray.ca
A Heart of Gold stopped beating today
Hard working hands are now at rest
It broke our Hearts to lose you for God only takes the best.
Wonderful Memories will be woven in Gold
Fond Memories will linger.
We will Forever Love You & Miss You Dad.
Condolences
Debbie & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father, Know that you will all be in my Thoughts & Prayers in the coming days ahead.God Bless.
— Willena Creighton
Daddy, my heart is broken in two. I will forever be grateful for the unconditional love and guidance from you and mom. You both made me who I am today. I love you so much. Now you and Mom can be together again. This will give me comfort in knowing this.
— Daughter Debbie
At this time of sorrow, may these truths sustain you...you're loved one will always be as close as a memory, and the God of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer.
With our deepest sympathies...
— Mary (Moussette) Gelinas & Mary (Sampson) Moussette
Dear Debbie, My heart goes out to you as I know how much you loved and cared for your Dad. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless! Alice
— Alice Brennan
I am so sorry to hear of uncle poppy's passing. i know that he is with his dorthy now. i will keep you all in my prayers.
— alvina
this man is my role model hero but he is also my grandfather he recently passed away but he is not gone he's by my side and in my heart my grandfather tought me alot of things i still remeber as a kid rideing on he tractor in the yard with him or let me sit on his lap and drive with him it hurts my heart knowing i cant talk to you anymore poppy i miss you and i love you love taylor
— taylor ruelland
Dear Debbie and Wilson:
I wish to convey my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of your father . Having met him , he struck me as a hard worker, a gentleman, and a true Cape Bretoner. I on;y wish I could be there in new waterford to offer my condolences in person. Hopefully, we will meet sometime in the near future.
Yours from Massachusetts,
Sean.
— Sean C. Gelinas
Dear friends, I was most sorry to learn that Joe had passed on. He had been a good friend of mine for many years, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please accept this as an expression of my deepest sympathy, and as a token of the high esteem in which I held him. With sincere regrets, Respectfully, Paul MacEwan
— Paul MacEwan
Debbie, we were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Even though he is no longer with you physically, he will always be in your heart and in your memories. Now that he is with your mom, both will look after you from above.
— Jenny and David Tighe
Hey Deb: I am really sorry about your Dad. I know you loved him very much, and that he meant the world to you just from our conversations. My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. Take care of yourself. You are in my heart and prayers. Your friend always.
— Yvonne MacDonald
Debbie and the Ruelland Family I am so sorry about the passing of your father popeye and he was a nice man alway he will be greatly missed by you debbie and the grandchildren and all the Ruellands. He is with Uncle Peter and Auntie Elsie and his wife now ( my parents elsie and peter) we have had alot of loss in our ruelland family and your heart will heal and your father will see to this for you , because you seen to him for along time and he appreciated this alot .
Love your cousins from ontario Noel and son Chad
— Noel Marie Ruelland
da ,
you were more to me then my grandfather you were my friend my heart and also the one who i came to for anything you made me laugh and you always held my hand when i needed it i miss you da and there is a hole that can never replace you or ma i hope you are with her now because noww i can truly say i have the best guardian angela in heaven love you to pieces and you are the greastest ever love denise
— Denise
Dear Debbie,
Ray and I were so sad to hear about your Dad's passing. You were a wonderful daughter and it is such a comfort to know he is now reunited with your mom. Our deepest condolences. Love,
— Tina and Ray Vassil
Debbie,Danny,Darlene,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts today as I read of the passing of your Dad. May you find strength in each other to help you get through this most difficult time. Hold tight to the memories.
Val xxoo ♥
— Valerie Gatza
My grandfather was a strong man.. when they told me he past away i could not believe. He brought the family together while he was living at the maple hill manor. I help put on games at the manor .. his favorite one was the one with the horses. He loved Horses and watching the races. Dear poppy you will live in my heart for the rest of my life. You touched all of our hearts in many ways.. You were a wonderful man and everyone will miss you with everything we do. Love you and Miss you always .. Love your Grand Daughter with lots of sadness <|3
— Danna Ruelland
Today is the first day I'll walk this new path, this one without my dad, for he is gone with the angles in heaven, where they will take him to gates to be with my mother, for she awaits him, to take him on his next journey in the after life. Rest in peace, I love you Dad.
— danny
Today I lost a hugh part of my heart. My Dad was a great man. He was a hard worker, a great provider, and a wonderful Dad who loved his family very much. Da I will miss you alot. I am very greatful for all the great memoriesyou gave me. I will miss having Tims and the laughs we had together. You had the greatest smile on your face. I love you and will miss you alot. Your baby girl Darlene
— Darlene Leudy (Ruelland)
Darlene......Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
(((((((HUGS)))))))
Deepest Sympathies Rokelle
—
just wanted to say how sorry i was to hear about your grandfather, when you were at my place you always talked about him, and how much u loved him,also tell your family to god bless
— lisa macleod
da today was hard to see you go i have sheaded so many tears wishing and hoping that this was a dream you were and still are the best grand father and father to me that ever lived you gave be strength when i was weak .. yougave me words when i couldnt speak you made the sun shine when it was cloudy all youhad to do was give me that big smile and i knew . i miss your hugs and your kisses the only words to describe you is you are the best i miss you and love you with every breath i take with every beat of my heart i love you da love your sue city sue ...... love denise
— Denise
Sorry for you loss
— Alice & John Leadbeater
Dear Louie, Barbara and the Ruelland Family
I am very sorry to hear the loss of your brother/brother in-law. On behalf of myself and the Pearson family our Heartfelt and Deepest Sympathy are with you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Linda Pearson
— Linda Pearson - Toronto ON
