World War II Veteran and retired Captain, Toronto Fire Department, Russell died peacefully on January 18, 2023 at age 100. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years Sarah (Sally). He will be greatly missed by his daughter Patricia Irons and son Tom (Margaret), grandchildren Jennifer Hunter (John) and Alison Backer (Andrew) and great-grandchildren Braeden, Kaeley, Elliot, Seth. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and friends.
If desired, donations may be made in Russ’ memory to the Sunnybrook Foundation or War Amps.
A service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00am at MOUNT PLEASANT FUNERAL CENTRE, 375 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto, followed by a reception. Online condolence messages may be left on Russ’ memorial page, found at www.etouch.ca
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Visitation
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Monday, 6 Feb 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Info: Please enter Mount Pleasant Cemetery through the East Gates off Mount Pleasant Road and follow the signs to the Funeral Centre. A link to livestream the Funeral Service will become active on Monday, February 6th at 10:45am, and will be available at the top of this page.
Chapel Service
This event will be broadcast live via this memorial site.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Monday, 6 Feb 2023 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Info: A link to livestream the funeral service will become active on Monday, February 6th, at 10:45am. The link will be found at the top of this page.
Interment
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Monday, 6 Feb 2023 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Info: Timing is approximate.
Reception
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Monday, 6 Feb 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Info: Please join the family for a reception after the Funeral Service.