J. Russell ST. JOHN

J. Russell St. John M.D.
John Russell St. John died at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on September 21, 2013, at the age of 93 years. Russ was born at home in Uxbridge on July 3, 1920. He attended the University of Toronto graduating in medicine in 1944 and married Elizabeth 'Betty' Rae of Wingham. After service in the Canadian Army Medical Corp in WWII, Russ set up practice in 1946 in Howley, Newfoundland employed by Bowater Pulp & Paper. In 1948, he and Betty returned to Uxbridge where he raised his family, volunteered in his community, was pivotal in establishing the local hospital and practiced medicine for 32 years before retiring and dividing his time between Florida and Uxbridge. For the last few years, Russ and Betty have resided at Butternut Manor. Russ was a determined and hard-working man. He was a devoted doctor and family man. Russ was a sportsman enjoying hockey and later coaching, fishing and golf. Up until the last few weeks of his life Russ could be found at the bridge table whenever there was a game to be had. He was devoted to Betty his wife of 69 years, proud of his children and took great delight in his grandchildren and their offspring who though far flung, visited whenever they could. Russ is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Betty, his brother Neil St. John of Pickering, his son Brian St. John and daughter Mary Bryon both of Uxbridge, son Wayne St. John of Bethany and daughter Sue St. John of Toronto; eight grandchildren: Melanie, Kelly, Rachel, Marcia, Rebecca, Meredith, Gillian and Douglas; father-in-law to Nancy St. John, Terry Bryon, Donna St. John and Lorraine Holding; great grandfather to Jake, Keira, Wynton, Reuben, Callum and Bowen. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and May (nee Campbell), his sister Jean Wood, his brother Harold and his son Douglas St. John. Visitation will take place at Low & Low Funeral Home Uxbridge, 23 Main St. South (905) 852-3073 on Monday, September 30, 2013 from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. A Celebration of Russ' life will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the chapel. Reception to follow service. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation. Russ' family would like to thank Dr. T. F. Bryon, the staffs of Butternut Manor and the Cottage Hospital for their wonderful care. Russ will live long and well in all who knew and loved him. Online condolences may be directed to www.lowandlow.ca.