David Gerard Russell
Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 8th, 2010
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of David Gerard Russell, 56, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at his residence.
Born in North Sydney, Dave was the son of the late Ross and Muriel Russell Brideau.
He was employed for a number of years as a linesman. Dave was an entrepreneur who successfully owned and operated his own business. Very talented when he came to creating or repairing any project he put his hand to. Dave had an avid interest in music, guitars, old cars and truly enjoyed fishing at the lake.
He was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with a lifelong faith in God.
He is survived by his stepfather, Richard Brideau (Jeanette) Charlottetown, P.E.I.; two sons, Shane and Trevor Russell; and his daughter, Nadine Russell; his brothers, Ross (Vi), Chezzetcook, N.S., Sandy (Lorraine), Sydney Mines, N.S., Ron, Beaverbank, N.S., Al, North Sydney, N.S., Joe (Amy), Millville, N.S., Lloyd Russell, Vancouver, B.C., and Troy (Raylene) Brideau, Calgary, Alta.; several nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends, including his companion, Debbie Pattingale.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Rosalyn and brothers, Raymond and James.
Visitation for Dave will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
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