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William Grant RUSSELL

1926 - 2019

William Grant RUSSELL obituary, 1926-2019, Oakville, ON

BORN

1926

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home - Oakville

64 Lakeshore Road West

Oakville, Ontario

William RUSSELL Obituary

WILLIAM GRANT RUSSELL January 4, 1926 - April 25, 2019 Bill Russell of Oakville, beloved husband of the late Norah Paterson, dear father of Peter (Sandy Baker) of London, ON, Bill (Christine) of San Rafael, CA, Tom (Amandine) of Almonte, ON and John (Karen) of Cobourg, ON. Also survived by seven grandchildren, Caitlin (Andrew), Kyle (Katie), Erica, Sean, Liam, Adam and Abby, two great-grandchildren, Emily and Gwen, his sisters-in-law Barb Russell and Joan Walker and many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Jack (Catherine), Ken (Betty), Doug, and Jeanette (Gerry Peck). Bill was born in Hamilton, but was a life-long resident of Oakville. After serving his country during World War II, Bill graduated from the University of Toronto then returned to Oakville to operate the family business, S.S. Russell & Son Funeral Home. Shortly after, he met the love of his life, Norah Paterson, a dynamic, passionate and caring woman from Winnipeg. Together, Bill and Norah built a wonderful life in Oakville, raising four boys and touching the lives of many people through their social activities, travels and the business. Bill was passionate about his town and was a treasure trove of Oakville history and its people. He loved to share his stories with anyone who asked. And everyone did. Bill was most proud of his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he loved so very much. He will be dearly missed by many. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr St.) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd at Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville. Reception to be held after the service in the MacMillan Hall of Knox Church. Private interment at St. Jude's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital or Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Apr. 27 to May 1, 2019.

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May 9, 2019

As a child and an adult I always looked foreward to any encounters with Bill. He had an amazing sense of humour; and could he tell a story. He was such a pleasure to be around. An honourable and thoughtful man. Michael Parker

May 1, 2019

I am truly sorry I cannot be there for the Russel "family". I am there with you in spirit. I was terribly sad to hear of Mr. Russels's passing.He was a fine man with a tremendous sense of humour. I am so grateful to him for visiting my father frequently while he was in care. He was truly one of a kind. I will miss him. Martha Byers.

Elizabeth Pollack

April 30, 2019

John and family, you have my sincere condolences at this sad time.

Catherine Russell

April 29, 2019

Uncle Bill will be very sorely missed by his family and many friends. Cousin, my thoughts are with you.

Catherine

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Memorial Events
for William RUSSELL

May

1

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home - Oakville

64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON L6K 1E1

May

2

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian Church

89 Dunn Street, Oakville, ON L6K 1E1

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Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home - Oakville

64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON L6K 1E1