January 30, 1930 – February 23, 2026
RUSLING, ELSIE A. (Maguire) (Galbraith) The death of Elsie A. Rusling occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Shannex, Tucker Hall in Saint John, NB. Born in West Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Della (Wilson) Maguire. She was a resident of Lorneville and a graduate of Saint John High School (1947) and Modern Business College. She was employed as a secretary at the NB Provincial Hospital in Saint John until her marriage in 1950. After raising a family she resumed a secretarial career in 1971, being employed at Barnhill School, CP Express and Transport, and RST Industries from where she retired in 1995. Elsie was predeceased by her first husband, Norman F. Galbraith, of Lorneville, in 1982.
In 1989 Elsie married Frank Rusling, a native of Belton Village, Lincolnshire, U.K. and retired Police Investigator with the CPR. Elsie enjoyed many hobbies including genealogy, scrapbooking, sewing and photography. In retirement she enjoyed travelling with Frank to many destinations in Canada and the US and especially when they were able to visit Frank’s family members in England, and to host their return visits to Canada. She especially enjoyed being a full-time grandmother and great –grandmother.
Elsie was actively involved in community activities and served as Secretary and Treasurer of Lorneville and Seaview Cemeteries Inc. She was an adherent of Lorneville United Church.
Elsie was predeceased by her second husband, Frank Rusling, in 2016. She is survived by three sons: Shayne Galbraith (Donalda), Stephen Galbraith (Peggy), Scott Galbraith (Linda); six grandchildren; Deanna Allan (Chuck), Danny Galbraith (Rachel), Ryan Galbraith (Stacey), Laura Devlin (Tom), Katrina Galbraith (Sam), and Sarah Galbraith (Shawn); six great-grandchildren; Ethan and Carter Allan, Jax Galbraith, Hunter Galbraith, and Bobby and Evelyn Devlin; two stepdaughters; Brenda Jefferson of BC, and Jennifer Becque of ON; three step grand children and three step great-grandchildren. Also survived by one dear sister, Irene Christie; niece Joanne Arsenault (Gary); and cousins; Bonnie Maguire (John), Linda Maguire, and Carol Reid.
Resting at Castle Funeral Home (Fallsview), 309 Lancaster Avenue. Visiting is from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at Castle Funeral Home Chapel on Monday morning, March 2, 2026 at 10 AM. The family would like to thank the staff of Shannex Tucker Hall for their compassionate care and kindness to Elsie over the last four years.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Lorneville and Seaview Cemeteries Inc., or charity of their choice.
