Parcourez la nécrologie de William Bill Russell Monday September 25th 2023 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of William “Bill” Magnus Russell on September 25th, 2023 at the age of 87 in Timmins. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Deanna “Dee” Russell and children Jodie Russell (Kim Bielek) and Shannon Russell (Paul Anderson). Beloved grandpa to Kaileigh Russell (Alex Durocher), Megan Russell (Harry Park) and Ethan Russell (Thea Sanguiliano). Loving uncle to Shawn Russell (Keri), Kelly Russell and Kevin Russell. He will be greatly missed by his four-legged companions Pyper and Tookie. Born on March 9th, 1936 in Timmins, Bill is predeceased by his parents John and Mary Louise Russell and siblings John “Jack” Russell, James Russell and Mary Lou Russell.
Bill was a firm believer that we all have a responsibility to leave the world a better place than how we found it. After more than 25 years working for Brewers Retail, Bill retired to start his next “career” – volunteering. Living his belief, Bill was nationally recognized for his volunteering efforts, volunteering locally with the Lord’s Kitchen, Timmins Food Bank, Knights of Columbus, Legal Aid Timmins, Timmins Local Citizens Committee, and CCAC (to name a few). Bill also held the position of Special Constable with the Timmins Police Service from 1992 to 2001. Following in his dad’s footsteps, Bill started hunting and trapping at a very young age, going on to be one of the founding members of the Timmins Fur Council in 1968 and volunteering nationally with the Fur Institute of Canada. It cannot be overstated how Bill’s efforts helped shape our community, from social service to environmental and wildlife management and industry. Anyone who met him knew that you were guaranteed three things: a big smile, a hilarious joke and a really interesting story.
The family invites friends to bring their best stories on Sunday, October 1st from 2 PM – 4 PM and 7 PM – 9 PM at the Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home. Funeral mass will follow on Monday, October 2nd at 1:30 PM at St. Anthony’s Cathedral with Fr. John Lemire officiating. Remembrance donations to the Lord’s Kitchen or the Timmins Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.
Monday September 25th 2023
Décès pour la Ville:TIMMINS, Province: Ontario
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nécrologie William Bill Russell Monday September 25th 2023
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de William Bill Russell Monday September 25th 2023 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.