Passed away peacefully, at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria, B.C. on December 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Isabelle for 66 years; father of Michael (Janice), Nancy (John), Stephen (Bernice), Jeffrey (Mary), Joel (Maria), Trish (Paul); grandfather and great grandfather of fifteen. Born in Hamilton, Ontario July 20, 1922, Russ graduated from McMaster University after returning from active service in the Second World War. After many years with the Canadian Manufacturers’ Association, Russ opened his own business providing outsourced management to a variety of trade associations in Toronto and then Ottawa. After retiring to Victoria in 1990, Russ happily tended to his garden, played the piano, took long walks along the ocean and relaxed in his library surrounded by his books. He always looked forward to visits from his large family and would share his passion for music, books and nature with all. In the last year, Alzheimer’s robbed him of many of his favourite pursuits but his eyes would still light up when he saw Isabelle, his children or his grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Glenwarren Lodge for their compassion and care for Russ over the last seven months.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 1701 Elgin Street in Oak Bay on Wednesday, December 30th at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
44 Responses
Jeff, I was saddened by your father’s passing away, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Jeff , I am so very sorry for your loss, especially on Christmas Day. In this time of grief, take comfort in the loving memories of your father and the support of family and friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol Cooke
Dear Jeff and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. My prayers are with all you.
Regards,
Pauline
I am sorry to hear that your father has passed away. It is always difficult for family members to deal with this type of situation. My condolences to you and your family. Think about the great times that you spend with your father.
Jeff, Mary and the Neal family,
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Suzanne
Jeff, Mary and all the Neal family,
Our sincerest condolences to your family
Jeff,
It is with regreat that we hear of the lost of your father. I wish to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Lynn Gagnon
Jeff ,
Sorry to learn of the loss of your father.
My condolences to you and your family.
Pierre
Jeff & family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise
My deepest sympathies go out to the Neal family. May cherished thoughts live long in your memories.