The passing occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 of Rev. Russell Fraser Burns, Charlottetown, in his 91st year, surrounded by his family.
Born in Sydney, NS, he was the son of George and Gertrude (Fraser) Burns of Westmount, NS.
Russell served as a United Church minister in several charges in the Maritime provinces until his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret (MacKinnon); sons James (Betty), Durham, NS; John (Gail), Quispamsis, NB; daughter Janice, Charlottetown, PEI; grandchildren Michael, David, Deborah, Jamie, Jason, Jordon, Jacob, Maggie, Gracie and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers Wesley, Earl, Ralph and Robert.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Belvedere Funeral Home for visitation Friday, February 26, 2016 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service of celebration of Russell's life will be held at Trinity United Church, Charlottetown, PEI at 2 p.m. Saturday; reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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