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Obituary: Richard K. Russell

'Richard spent 20 years in the military, overseas and in Canada. His second career was in pulp and paper at the Port Mellon Mill for 20 years.'

May 25, 1936 - December 21, 2022

Richard Karl Russell passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at the age of 86 years old. He is survived by his daughters, Beth (Frank), Denise (Rick) and Rosanne (Doug), grandchildren James, Bradley, Terra and Mitchell, and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Chuck and sisters, Judy and Dorothy. He was predeceased by his wife Cecile, his daughters Jeanne and Theresa, and grandsons Tyler and Steven. 

Richard spent 20 years in the military, overseas and in Canada. His second career was in pulp and paper at the Port Mellon Mill for 20 years as well. 

He was saddened by the loss of his love Cecile, seven years ago, and has now been reunited with her. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cancer Society or Variety Club BC.

Memorial to be held at Chaster House located at 1549 Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons, BC, Sunday, April 23rd at Noon.