Harold Wendell Rushton M.D., F.a.c.s

1926 - 2017

Harold Wendell Rushton M.D., F.a.c.s obituary, 1926-2017, Haddonfield, NJ

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Harold Rushton Obituary

Harold Wendell Rushton, M.D., F.A.C.S

AGE: May 9, 1926 - January 11, 2017 •

Dr. Harold Rushton passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017, at his home in Haddonfield, New Jersey with his family by his side. He was born in Haddon Heights NJ, and graduated from Camden Catholic High School and St. Francis College in Pennsylvania. He served in the Army during World War II, then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1953. After an internship at Cooper Hospital and residencies at Cleveland Clinic and The Graduate Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania, he became the first neurosurgeon to have his practice and office in Southern New Jersey.

Harold's surgical career spanned five decades. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Cooper, Our Lady of Lourdes, Underwood and Burlington Memorial Hospitals. He later established Neurosurgical Consultants of Cherry Hill, N.J., partnering later with several other neurosurgeons. He was first to introduce laser surgery at Cooper Hospital and he retired an Honorary Member at all four of the above hospitals.

Harold's dedication to his profession was only outweighed by his love and devotion to his wife of 63 years, Frances, and their seven children. Harold loved gardening, boating, fishing, skiing and golfing. He spent many years enjoying these activities at their home on Thompson Lake in Oxford, Maine.

Dr. Rushton was predeceased by his parents, sister and his daughter Jayne. He is survived by his wife, his brother, John, children David (Debra), Mark (Alla), Christopher (Andreza), Daniel (Sharon), Leslie (Barry), Nan, and son-in-law George. He proudly leaves behind eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild and seven nieces.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 21st, 9:30 to 11:00am at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, 200 Windsor Avenue, Haddonfield with Mass of Christian Burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Published by Courier Post from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2017.
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Simply the finest gentleman I ever knew in medicine,,,,RIP Harold.

Dr Edwin Wilson
Wellington, FL

August 12, 2017

Nan Michelle "Peanut" Rushton

Family

August 10, 2017

For the love of my Pop... I sure miss you. All my love now and forever, Nan

Nan Rushton

Family

August 10, 2017

As an Operating Room nurse at Memorial Hospital since 1980, I was privileged to have known and worked with Dr. Rushton. He was a great surgeon, kind and compassionate as well as a true gentleman to all his patients and their families and with all his interactions with the surgical staff. They don't make surgeons like him any more. It was my honor to have worked with him. My condolences to his family.
Robin RN

Robin Knook

Coworker

July 7, 2017

Harold was one of the finest physicians, calming surgeons, and nicest men I ever knew. I was proud to know him and practice what used to be the art of medicine with him for my 40 years at Burlington County Memorial Hospital. Now, for a well earned rest - RIP Harold.
Dr Edwin Wilson
Wellington, FL

February 1, 2017

To the family of Dr. Rushton - best wishes and peaceful memories.
Love, Paula

Paula Skutnick-Henley

January 21, 2017

Dear Mrs. Rushton and family,
I have so many fond memories of Dr. Rushton and your family from our Cherry Hill days and vacationing with you in Maine. You were wonderful neighbors as well as beloved friends to our parents Doris and Lou. Condolences for your loss and may you find peace and comfort in your beautiful memories of Dr. R. and your life together. Sending love and prayers. Gwen & Karl Tewold

Gwen & Karl Tewold

January 20, 2017

Michael Foley

January 19, 2017

To Mrs. Rushton and all the Rushton family, My childhood memories are filled with many happy days spent with your family!
Eating dinner with all around your table, your father's jaguar, your mom making hamburger with eggs for Tilly while she was singing in your kitchen! Slumber parties with Jayne and many happy moments in your beautiful tudor home on Knolltop Lane! And the scar on my leg that your father stitched up so beautifully when I hit the stone wall at the end of Knolltop Lane riding bikes with Jayne. Our love goes out to all of you and our prayers are with you all. Lisa Carroll Archambault and all the Carroll Family.

Lisa Carroll Archambault

January 18, 2017

Many good memories of Lake Thompson & waterskiing with Dr. Rushton & my Dad at the helm. They were so patient & enjoyed a good friendship. Love to dear Mrs.Rushton & family. An old babysitter from way back in Cherry Valley. XO Lois Kranzley.

January 17, 2017

Condolences to Mrs. Rushton and all of the Rushton family. There are many good memories of Dr. Rushton that have been relived over and over and will continue to be. Just a few: the ringing of the bell that breakfast was ready and then our family showing up ready to eat, the rescue when our rented ski boat motor wouldn't start, and the many times being pulled out of the water on skis with Dr. R at the wheel. Thank you for the memories and good times ! The Kranzley Family, Steven and Stacie Kranzley.

Steven Kranzley

January 17, 2017

Dr.Rushton ...a fine doctor and man...Rest in peace.

Otto Gruenewald

January 16, 2017

Leslie Rushton McNeil Cerf

January 16, 2017

Your family are in our hearts and prayers we are so sorry for your loss.

Philip Carroll

January 16, 2017

To Dr "R'
I will always remember the trips to Thompson lake as you and your family introduced me to Maine and the way life should be. I've been a Mainer ever since. You will be missed. Much love to all of the Rushtons. Barry (Harold) Clark

January 15, 2017

Dr. Rushton saved my sister's life on Christmas Eve many years ago. We are forever grateful to him and to his family who shared him with those who were in need of his skills -- even on holidays. I am so sorry for your loss.

Maggie Panelli

January 15, 2017

Dr. Rushton was a truly wonderful man. I will miss him dearly. Much love & peace to his lovely family. Jenn Power

January 14, 2017

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200 Windsor Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Christ The King Roman Catholic Church

200 Windsor Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ

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