Obituary of Russell. Bob

Robert Angus "Bob" Russell, 77, of Queen Street, Westville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2009 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, Bob was a son of the late Angus and Ella Mae (Gordon) Russell. Bob was a general contractor, having owned and operated a trucking and backhoe service for many years, retiring in 1994. After retirement, he enjoyed working in his shop and assisting his son who continued his family business. Bob was a hard working individual which was seen by his care and pride that he had taken in his property. He was a 50 years member of Scotia Lodge #11 I.O.O.F. and a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 58 years Ethel (Wallace); daughter, Elizabeth Reim (Butch), Georgia; a son Jack (Coleen), Westville; grandchildren, Joe, Rob, Kim, and Amanda Reim; Suzannah Nickerson and Tammy and Robert Russell; nine great grandchildren; and nephews, Robert White, Stellarton, and Earl White, Myrtle Beach. He was predeceased by his daughter Yvonne MacGrath; a son Robert "Bobby"; sister Jessie Finn; and a brother Jack Russell. Visitations will be held on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Scotia Lodge #11 will conduct a service on Monday at 6:15 at the funeral home. His funeral service will be held 1 o’clock Tuesday from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with Rev. Norman Marple officiating, assisted by Rev. Charles MacPherson. Burial will be in the Gairloch Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to The Nova Scotia Heart and Stoke Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca