Murdock Burnett Russell
1930-2019
Murdock Burnett Russell – age 89, of Kentville,
passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Valley Regional
Hospital, Kentville following several weeks of illness. Born on March
14, 1930 in Kentville, he was a son of the late Frank and Lillian
(Vidito) Russell of Kentville. He was a lifetime resident of his
hometown and was employed for many years in this area. He loved
playing golf and over many years was a member of several golf clubs,
including Glengarry Pines where he won many championship trophies, the
Minas View Golf Course, Hants County and for the past several seasons,
the Above Par Course, Wilmot. He took great joy in his impersonations
of singing idol, Elvis Presley. Being a loyal Acadia Axemen hockey
fan, he was in attendance for their home games for many seasons. Well
in to his mid-eighties, he skated twice a week at Kentville Centennial
Arena. Of paramount importance, as well, were his daily meetings with
friends at a favorite fast-food restaurant. Often the envy of his
friends was his large and unique collection of hockey jerseys. He is
survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Gertie (Young) Russell;
sister, June (Ronald) Fiddick, Nanaimo, British Columbia; brother,
Burton, Kentville; sister-in-law, Joanne Wilson, Oromocto, New
Brunswick and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
parents; sisters, Marion (at birth), Sylvia (Borden) Carter, Joyce
(Samuel) Caldwell, Marguerite (Phillipe) LeBlanc and Leona Russell;
brothers, Courtney, Garth (Rita), Roderick (Mary), Shirley (Florence)
and Leo (Gertrude). Cremation has taken
place. There will be no visitation by request. A graveside
service for family and friends will take place at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill.
Murdock’s nephew, Reverend Blake Caldwell of Dartmouth will
be officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional
Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Murdock Burnett Russell 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia