Russell Joseph Nearing
Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 28 mai 2011
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Nearing, 76, of Carroll Street, Glace Bay. Russell passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital due to complications of pneumonia.
Born in Glace Bay, Russell was the son of the late Phillip and Jenny (Cormier) Nearing.
He was a member of St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. Russell was a former member and treasurer of the Sergeant’s Mess. He was a former employee of Devco. Also, for a period of time he was a bartender at the Pitt Head.
Russell is survived by his daughters, Lynda (Arthur) ‘Teddy’ King, Glace Bay, Patricia Nearing, North Sydney; sons, Leonard (Sherri), Edmonton, Alta., Russell Jr. (Florence), with whom he resided; grandchildren, Dana and Christopher; step-grandchildren, David and Ashley, step-great-grandchildren, Joshua, Ainsley, Ceilidh, Taylor; brothers, Phillip, Patrick; sisters, Ethel, Charlotte, Laura, Marion, Sheila, Sharon, Viola and his best buddy, Blue.
Besides his parents, Russell was predeceased by his wife, Dolores (Baker) and brother, Sheldon.
In honoring Russell’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Donations in Russell’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences to the Nearing family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
