Russell Royce Sanford, age 82, of Windsor, Hants County, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on March 6, 1930, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Ervine and Ada (Cox) Sanford. Russell spent much of his early years farming, he then worked as a carpenter with many contractors in the Windsor and Halifax areas. His garden was what occupied his retirement years and many people admired his wonderful flowers. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Geneva Marion Dawson; daughters, Anne (Bob) Hopper, Falmouth; Robyn Sanford (Tim Redden), Martock; Wendy Sanford, Beaver Bank; Janet (Doug) Matheson, Falmouth; grandchildren, John Warner, Jillian Redden, Benjamin Redden, Caleb Matheson, Colby Matheson and Ashley Sanford-Hopper; great-granddaughter, Ayla Marie Ash; brother, Baden “Bill” Sanford, Vaughans; brother-in-law, Vernon Swinamer, Upper Vaughan. Besides his parents, Ervine Nash Sanford and Ada Jean (Cox) Sanford; he was predeceased by a sister, Joan Swinamer. There was no visitation by request. A memorial service was 2 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, 194 King Street, Windsor. The Rev. Bill Gibson officiated, followed by a private family interment, at the Maplewood Cemetery, King Street, Windsor. Family flowers only. Donation in memory of Russell, were requested to be made to the VON Annapolis Valley Branch, 46 Chipman Dr., Kentville, NS – B4N 3V7 or the Palliative Care Program (Hants Community Hospital), 89 Payzant Dr., Windsor, NS – B0N 2T0. On line condolences, click Share on Guest Book at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com