In loving memory of George Lumsden Russell, 77 years who passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2021 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury. Beloved husband of Irene Russell (nee Pearson). Loving father of Dawn Russell. Cherished son of Alexander and Elizabeth (nee Gibb) Russell both predeceased. Dear brother of Shonette Haywood (Richard) and Alexander Russell (Emidy). Dear uncle of Matthew and Alexander. George was born in Scotland on July 26, 1944, he later met and married Irene and they immigrated to Canada in 1969 with their daughter Dawn. They settled in Sudbury and George worked as an Overhead Crane Operator at the Smelter for Falconbridge for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening and loved riding his John Deere Tractor. George loved to visit his relatives (Ian & Lorna) in Houston, Texas each year. He enjoyed getting together with friends and family to have a few drinks. As well he was a member of the Legion Branch 564 for 37 years. The family would like to thank the Doctors at the Cancer Centre and the 4th Floor Nursing Staff at Health Sciences North as well as the Bayshore nursing and PSW staff. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral visitation or service. A celebration of life will take place at a future date. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. For donations or messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.
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Tuesday September 7th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Lumsden Russell Tuesday September 7th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sudbury, Province: Ontario