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Howard Russell Obituary

HOWARD WILLIAM RUSSELL (46-year employee of IBM) Peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Johns) for 60 wonderful years. Dearest father of Pat and her husband, Roger Brown, cherished grandpa of Chris (Francine), Matt (Anh) and Katie, and poppa of great- granddaughter Hannah. Dear brother of Gloria and Ruth and the late Doris, Kenneth and Irene. Howard had a life-long love of music and theatre, acting in and directing Gilbert and Sullivan productions, plays, and singing in church choirs, and most recently the Serenata Singers. A kind and generous man, he will be so sadly missed, so fondly remembered. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. M ILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16. A service celebrating his life will take place in ST. MARK'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1 Greenland Road, Don Mills on Monday, January 17 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to Sleeping Children Around the World, 28 Pinehurst Crescent, Toronto M9A 3A5 or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com
Published by Toronto Star from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2011.

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Diane Brockman

February 1, 2011

Dear Phyllis and family,
I knew Howard from Easminster United Church. He was very pleasant to talk to and he would sometimes tell me about his theatre involvement at the church. I remember thinking what wonderful rich experience he must have had and I regret not asking him more about it. He had a very rich life, I think, and that is a blessing. My sincere condolences. Diane Brockman.

nella bencini

January 31, 2011

Certainly a wonderful man, and an honour to have known him. He will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. May he rest in peace, Amen.

Jacob Lee

January 17, 2011

Even though you Howard left us, your warmly loving heart and spirit will be dearly remembered by my family you touched and especially by my kids, Matthew, Joanna, Sophia and Joshua. Surely, you were like a grandfather to them. You were a mature Christian God belssed.
You will be sadly missed by all the people you shared together.

Have perfect comfort and peace in the realm of God.

Jacob Lee and Grace Park, St. Mark's

Gwen Farrow

January 16, 2011

Howard, you were our candyman for the Serenata Singers. I will miss you but am enriched for having known you.
"goodnight, sweet prince, and may a flight of angels sing thee to thy rest".

Ron McKay

January 15, 2011

A gentleman with a rich, strong voice and giving spirit. Thank you and Phyllis for your many years at Eastminster. You have touched and will be missed by so many.

Dave Burley

January 15, 2011

Howard was kind and generous person. I only wish I had gotten to know him a little more. My sincere condolences,
Dave Burley.

January 15, 2011

Howard was an inspiration to many young folk at Eastminster where he was the driving force behind the Eastminster Players. Through his love of theatre he gave us a place to develop our acting ability, our friendships and an outlet for our hijinks which he took with good humour - his bark was much worse than his bite! We would all end up with a candy! We all thought Howard was wonderful and will miss him immensely.
Kathy Clay and family

January 14, 2011

" To a great director and mentor to so many people from The Eastminister Players Group. Howard you will be missed yet always remembered in my heart - one day I'll remember those lines" Irene Hogendoorn (Toronto ON)

Anne Parks

January 14, 2011

Serenata choir members loved Howard for his beautiful voice and kind heart.We will sadly miss our "candy man".
Anne Parks Pres. Serenata Singers

Clive Mason

January 14, 2011

We shall all miss your friendship and musicianship. Never forgotten.

Wendy Armstrong

January 14, 2011

A fine man indeed, fine wit and humour and dedicated to everything and everyone he knew. Always ready with a candy from his pocket for my kids and even myself! He was a true family friend to myself, my mom, my late father and my sister and her family. To Phyllis and Family -May time and memories ease your sorrow, Love Wendy Armstrong, Elyse and Erik

Daniel Wyse

January 14, 2011

A wonderful man. He was like a father to me, always helpful, always encouraging. He led an exemplary life and anyone who knew him loved him.

We will miss you, Howard.

Mary Simon (Hastings)

January 14, 2011

May all the wonderful memories you shared together as a family and with friends help to work through the sadness of "Uncle" Howard's passing. He will be dearly missed.

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