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Grant Stuart Rust

Passed 9/12/2025

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Obituary For Grant Stuart Rust

It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Grant Stuart Rust on September 12th, 2025 at the Victoria General, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Grant is survived by his wife Julia, sons Andrew (Melissa) and Matthew ( Chanel), and granddaughters Simone and Eloise.

Grant served 34 years in the Canadian Armed Forces where he spent time in various highland regiments and the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He made many friends, had lasting adventures and memories.

Grant joined the Masons in 1986 in Montreal and continued to dedicate his time while in Ottawa and again after the family’s move to Halifax, serving in St Andrew’s Lodge # 1. Grant was passionate about everything Scottish and belonged to Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and the Royal Order of Scotland. Grant belonged to The Clan Stewart Society of Nova Scotia and served as past president. Grant was devoted to his family and community of Masons and Clan Stewart Society.

A memorial service will take place on Friday September 26th, 2025 at 12pm in the FreeMasons Hall, 165 Coronation Avenue.

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  • 09/25/2025

    Julia and Matthew and Andrew, and family, we're so sorry for your great loss... Grant brought so much life and joy to our lives and we're forever grateful for so many wonderful times we've shared with him and the friendships and memories we'll continue to build because of him. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

  • 09/20/2025

    My heartfelt condolences to Julia and family on Grant's passing. My heart and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

  • 09/19/2025

    Julia, I am so very sorry to hear of Grant's passing. My deepest condolences. Annette Morash

  • 09/19/2025

    Julia and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time. Amanda & Jamie

  • 09/17/2025

    To Julia and Family. Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts. Adam Jackson and Family.

  • 09/17/2025

    Dear Julia and Family, please accept my sincere condolences in your loss. I was sad to learn of Grant's passing. Paula Barclay

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