John Russell Buffett
Born In: Neil's Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Long Point, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 25th, 2010
John Russell Buffett
Long Point
Dec. 9, 1929-Nov. 25, 2010
John Russell Buffett, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday Nov. 25, 2010, at home, with his family by his side.
Born in Neils Harbour, he was the son of the late Luke and Susan Buffett.
He was a member of the Armed Forces and was employed as a carpenter at Cape Breton Highlands National Park for 25 years.
Russell enjoyed lots of company and the door to his home was always open to friends for a game of cards.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Gretta (Rick Wambolt), St. Peter's; son, Brent (Irene), Sydney; stepson, Neil MacDonnell, Dartmouth; stepdaughter, Mary MacAskill, Dominion; chosen son, Scott Burton and three chosen granddaughters, Candace, Shandelle and Courtney; sister, Burtha Battiste, Dartmouth, Mary A. MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury; brothers Jim, Hamilton; Leslie, Neils Harbour.
He was predeceased by sisters, Grace, Trypena and Martha, brothers, Hector and Bob.
Resting in Green's Funeral Home, Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from Stella Maris Church, Creignish, with Rev. Hugh D. MacDonald presiding.
Much appreciation is extended to the home support workers for their compassion and care.
Memorial donations may be made to the Judique Volunteer Fire Department or Strait Richmond Palliative Care.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
Messages to the family may be made by visiting www.greensfuneralhome.ca.
