Dwayne Derrick Russell
1973-2020
It is with broken hearts, we announce the passing of Dwayne
Derrick Russell on October 19, 2020, at St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital, hand in hand with his soulmate.
Dwayne was born in Pictou on June 12, 1973 to George and
Donna Russell. Dwayne graduated from West Pictou Highschool, Dalhousie
University to obtain his science degree with an advanced major in
biology and finally attended SAIT in Calgary for Respiratory Therapy.
Dwayne started his career at the Royal University Hospital in
Saskatoon, and he was a member of the flight team and anesthesia
assistant in the OR. Dwayne returned home to Antigonish to work at St.
Martha’s Hospital, where he loved his job and work family
tremendously for 21 years. Singing the halls of St.
Martha’s, he had a calm, patient, kind and happy aura. He
was very knowledgeable of his job and loved to share his knowledge
whether it be at St. FX or with the hospital’s Sim
Team.
Dwayne was a lifelong avid baseball player. He played for the
Truro Bearcats, Pictou County Albions, and Antigonish Angels to name a
few and was inducted into the NS intermediate baseball hall of fame
for pitching in 2012. He was a sought-after pitcher and volunteered
time to coach pitchers with St. FX.
Dwayne met the love of his life, Lesley, in the spring of
1995. They married in Feb 2000 in Cuba and have 2 children. Dwayne
loved to take his family on vacations, and their favourite place was
Orlando. They cherished their many trips to Disney World. Nothing was
more important or made Dwayne happier than to see his family smile.
Dwayne loved music, time with family and friends, travelling, playing
ball, watching his kids play sports, game nights, bon fires, The
Toronto Blue Jays and watching The Toronto Maple Leafs with
Billy.
Dwayne battled his illness with determination, strength,
courage, and grace that was unmeasurable. Dwayne would do anything for
anyone. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He had the kindest
heart and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew
him.
Besides his parents, Dwayne is survived by his loving wife of
20 years, Lesley (Strickland); daughter, Olivia and son, Griffin, both
at home; sisters, Tracy (Tony) and Tanya (Craig); parents-in-law, Les
and Nancy Strickland, sister-in-law, Kim (Scott); brother-in-law, Jeff
(Shellie); grandmother, Georgie Sanford; and many aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Predeceased by paternal grandparents, material grandfather,
and cousin Suzie Lowthers.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to
the angels on earth, Shauna and Billy , Dr. Jane Anne Howard, their
circle of special friends, Jeannie Kennedy RN, Dr. Ron MacCormick and
all our St. Martha’s family. The compassion,
kindness, love and support Dwayne and his family felt was exceptional
and never to be forgotten.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of
Life at the Heatherton Ballfield on Saturday October 24, 2020 at 4:00
pm. COVID rules must be followed and masks must be
worn.
Donations in Dwayne’s memory may be made to
Antigonish Challenger baseball c/o Randy Crouse at randy.crouse@hotmail.com
« Always be kind, it is
it’s own reward »
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-Dwayne
19732020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dwayne Derrick Russell 19732020..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia