Passed away surrounded by his loving family at the Brantford General Hospital on March 7th, 2018 in his 92nd year. Loving husband of Joan Ferrell for 64 years. Cherished father of Mark (Pam), Brent (Erma), Shelley (Andrew) and Jill (Grady). Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Stefanie, Jason, Travis, Daniel, Elizabeth, Tyler, Samantha and Haley. Great grandfather to Brookelyn, Brielle, Tristynn, Thomas and Kaleb. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations to the Brantford General Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be greatly appreciated. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of Russell’s life at the CHARING CROSS RECEPTION SUITES, adjacent the Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross St. Brantford on Sunday, March 11 2018 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.