Glace Bay, NS
February, 11, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of Fabian Cecil Brushett.
Born in Glace Bay in 1934. He was the son of John and Veronica Brushett.
In the game of life, Fabe hit it out of the park. He met the love of his life when he was seventeen years old and married in 1957, they shared their life together in the home he built for his family until his passing. He had the opportunity to see multiple generations. He mastered his trade as a Carpenter/Cabinet Maker and was well respected in his field. Fabe was known for his great attention to detail and professional workmanship. He worked for Manning MacInnis, Ron MacDonald and finished his career with the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board.
He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many in his lifetime. Fabe’s greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his family who all remained close to home.
He is survived by his wife Cassie Burt of 67 years. Two sons Kevin (Colleen), and Bradley (Colleen); two daughters Linda Thompson (Graham), Sheila Butts (Johnny); brothers Frank Brushett (Catherine), Danny Brushett (Eileen); sisters-in-law Harriet Brushett and Theresa Brushett. Grandchildren Blair Morrison (David), Laura Lee Morrison (Pikie), Taylor Brushett (Erika), Jordan Brushett (Aimée), Jarret Butts, Chad Butts, Emily Wilcox (Drew); great- grandchildren Blake Burke, Brody Burke, Jack Morrison-Brenna, Cassie Lee MacDonald, Allie Jae Butts, Easton Wilcox and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fabe was predeceased by brothers John (Bonnie), Collie, Charlie, and sisters Marg (Johnny Madden / Willie Gillard), Shirley (Archie MacLellan), Jean (Don Mitchell).
Visitation will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at T. J. Tracey Funeral Home, 370 Reserve St, Glace Bay. 902-849-4199.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Father Norman MacPhee presiding, with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Society of Nova Scotia or Charity of one’s choice.
The family are deeply grateful for the amazing caregivers Jeanne, Annette, Jen, Barbs and Judy for the love and support shown to Fabe and the entire family. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Carol Boutilier, Palliative Care Unit Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Dr. Andrew Giorno, Linda Murphy RN, Dr. Arlene Kelly/Wiggins, EHS Paramedics for the amazing care provided.
The family would also like to thank Fabe and Cassie’s wonderful neighbors Weldon and Darlene England for always looking out for them.
Wherever you are you will always be in our hearts.
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