Russell James Hargitt

HARGITT, Russell JamesLoving and dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, passed away at Baillie House, Maple Ridge, on May 19th, 2010 at the age of 97, after a brave struggle with declining health over the past several years. A native Vancouverite, Russ was born on April 19, 1913 and lived in the Fairview district during his childhood where he attended Simon Fraser Elementary and King Edward High School. In 1937 Russ married the love of his life, Marguerite (nee Ife). Their two children, Harvey and Corinne, were born and raised in Vancouver. Marg and Russ resided in Vancouver until 1966 when they moved to North Burnaby. In 1991 they relocated to Maple Ridge where they were closer to family. Russ spent the good part of his working life as an employee of Pacific Press where he remained until retirement in 1978. He joins his loving and devoted wife Marguerite (2003), granddaughter Lynette, sisters Gladys and Mildred and brother Stanley. He is loved and fondly remembered by his son Harvey (Marilyn), daughter Corinne (James), grandsons Boyd (Kristin) and Daryl (Nancy), granddaughter Brenda (Darrin), great grandsons Avery, Eric and Maxim Hargitt, brother Gordon (Ursula), sister-in-law Trudy (Joe), many nieces and nephews and the Dunham family. Special thanks to the many kind and dedicated caregivers that attended to Russ' needs over the last several years. A memorial service to celebrate Russ' life will be announced at a later date. For those so wishing, donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA or a charity of your choice. Gone, dear father, but never forgotten. Rest in peace.