Rushworth, Joseph K.
By Canton CitizenJoseph K. Rushworth of Canton died November 6, 2025. He was 73 years old.
Devoted husband of the late Dale Rushworth (Pesaturo). Loving father of Kristen M. Shanahan and her husband, Raymond, of Scituate, Michael J. Rushworth and his wife, Chelsey, of Thompson’s Station, TN, and Sarah A. Rohan and her partner, Robert McCoy, of North Attleboro. Brother of Peter Rushworth of TX. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Lila and John Shanahan, William and Beau Rushworth, and Douglas and Colin Rohan.
A lifelong resident of Canton, Joseph graduated from Xavarian and Villanova University. He created many lasting relationships through his affiliation with Providence College and Barnes and Noble, where he worked for over 40 years. Joe was an avid golfer and shared his love of the sport with his children and grandchildren.
He shined in his role as Papa where he always enjoyed playing and laughing at any mischief around him. Ever the gentleman, he always greeted everyone warmly and with the utmost respect. Even as he progressed in his dementia, he was always smiling and laughing.
Joseph’s family would like to thank the dedicated nursing staff at Caring Hospice and Bridges by Epoch Pembroke.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday in St. Oscar Romero Catholic Church in Canton. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Arrangements by the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street.
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on Nov 12 2025. Filed under Obituaries.
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