Kenneth Russell
Died: October 18, 2014 | Place: London
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Russell, Kenneth Charles……….
On October 18th, 2014 Kenneth Charles Russell, in his 90th year, passed into the presence of his beloved Lord and Saviour. Ken was born in Wells, Somerset, England and served in the R.A.F. during WWII. In addition to his service medals, Ken was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal for his service to Canada and the community. He immigrated to Canada in June 1948 and settled in London, where he met and married Patricia Mavis Ellis. This past July, they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Five wonderful children were born to them: Karen (David) Reid, Bruce (Evelyn), Gayle, Geoff and Shaughn. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren were a later gift to them both. Ken is survived by five siblings: sisters Pamela, Eileen and June in British Columbia, and Kay of Florida; and brother Clive in Toronto. Predeceased by sister Cynthia and brothers Stephen and Donald. Ken and his family attended Wortley Baptist Church for many years, where he was active in the Christian Service Brigade and eventually became Captain of the Battalion. Ken encouraged and worked with young boys in their teens to find inspiration in Biblical teachings. He mentored and encouraged two of the boys to work toward and achieve the organization’s highest merit, The Herald of Christ. Both boys succeeded in the endeavour. Ken was a long-time member of St. John’s Lodge No. 20, The Scottish Rite and The Shriners, receiving his 60-year pin last May. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadow Park Nursing Home for their kindness and care of Ken during his stay, and to Julian, Esther, Laura, and especially Linda…you have our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday October 21, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. A celebration of Ken’s life will take place on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with visitation prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, immediately following the service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be directed to The Gideons International In Canada, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, ON N1H 6T9 or the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute Elgin-Middlesex Community Office 123 St. George Street London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com
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You will be missed Ken. You served your
Lord well and that will inspire others.
May our Lord comfort your family at this
time.
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Aunt Pat, Karen, Gail, Bruce, Geoff and Shaughn on the passing of Uncle Ken.
May your memories bring smiles and laughter at a time of such sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love,
Cathy
Shaughn and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times!
Tom and Jennifer Bowman
My condolences to A. Pat and to my cousins on the loss of U. Ken. Here is a beautiful poem I came across:
A traveler ventured forth one day
upon a long and winding road,
with faith and trust to lead the way
with strength and will to bear his load,
and at a slow but steady pace, in cold of storm, in warmth of sun, he journeyed on from place to place
and gained some value from each one, until at last one quiet night,
he climbed a hill’s soft rounding crest, and saw afar a single light that seemed to promise peace and rest.
Then following its glow, he came upon the house in which it shone.
A voice inside called out his name and told him he was truly home.
Now all of us must travel too, like his, our paths wind slowly on, and surely when the course is through, a welcome comfort waits beyond.
Maybe we believe that sweet content
is earned by all of those miles passed
and never doubt each traveler’s meant to reach a loving home at last.
Praying for God’s comfort and peace for you all, Love Deborah
Just a short note to let you know myself & GFI Family are very sorry for your lost. It’s so difficult to see someone that close leave. I went through similar experines 3 years ago.
All the best Shaughn and know we are here thinking of you.
We want to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. This is a poem that gave us comfort when we faced the loss of a family member and we hope it gives you the same.
Loving thoughts from both of us
by Henry Scott Holland
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together with Christ.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of my Uncle Ken. While I hadn’t seen Ken in years, I still have many fond memories. A handsome, rakish man. I always thought he looked like Errol Flynn. My deepest sympathies to Auntie Pat and to the entire family.You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.