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
Dear Jeff & family,
My sincerest condolences to you.
-Brenda Easton
Jeff, Mary and the Neal family,
My sincere condolences and sympaties for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Cherished thoughts will remain forever.
Bruno.
Dear Jeff and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jessica
Jeff,
Please accept my sincerest condolences during this very difficult time for you and your family.
Brian McGinn
Sincere condolences to the Neal family.
My deepest condolences are extended to the Neal family. It’s terribly hard to lose a beloved family member but rest assured, he’s at peace with God and watches over you. Just close your eyes and you’ll see him well.
Take care
Colleen
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Jeff and Family,
I offer my deepest condelences to you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna
Dear Jeff
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Helen
Dear Jeff and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Carole