William Russell Charles Innes
1933-2020
INNES, William Russell Charles
passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the
age of 86. Bill was born on October 5, 1933 in Halifax and
was the son of the late Grace (Bell) and Russell Innes.
A proud Haligonian, Bill lived and worked in Halifax
before moving to Havre Boucher where he married
Ruth. In the 50’s Bill was a top notch bookbinder,
he also worked at McInnes Cooper and The Steven’s Group
retiring from the later after 25 years. He will be
remembered for his logic, wit, integrity, loyalty and perhaps a few
“Bill” jokes.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ruth
(Anderson/Nicholson); daughter, Deborah (Ron) Clark, Lucasville;
stepchildren, Jason Nicholson, Moncton; and Hyla
Nicholson (Scott Fowler), Halifax; grandchildren, Gregory
(Michelle) Clark, Port aux Basques, NL; Andrew (Jennifer) Clark, Lower
Sackville; Michael (Heather) Innes, Halifax; Bradley Innes,
Halifax; grandchildren, Finley and Rory Fowler and Ella
Nicholson; great-grandchildren, Emily, Stephen,
James, Haley and Rachel; brother, Robert (Freda) Innes,
Lower Sackville; sisters, Patricia Tarrant, Grand Banks,
NL; Linda (Arthur) Cole, La Have; daughter- in-law, Susan
Innes (Jim), Halifax; as well as numerous nieces and
nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, his son
Stephen Innes and Elizabeth Innes Adamson.
There will be a celebration of Bill’s life on
Friday, January 17, 2020 from 2 – 4p.m. at the Havre Boucher
Community Centre, Havre Boucher. Burial at a later date.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Bill’s name to a
charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Russell Charles Innes 19332020..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia