George R. Russell of Riverview passed away at home in his sleep on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Born in Moncton he was the son of the late George and Myrtle (Reid) Russell.

George was a very familiar face around Tim Horton’s where he could often be found spending time chatting with everyone on a daily basis. A collector of nic nacks, trinkets and just about everything else, yet is was the drives in the car with his dogs; Winnie and Roxy, along with the cherished time spent with his grandchildren that were dear to his heart.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Donna (Clark) Russell, sons; Christopher (Caitland), Derrick (Jessica) both of Moncton and Robert of Riverview, sisters: Linda Holiday and Elizabeth Russell both on Moncton, a brother, Elliott (Valerie) of Moncton, three grandchildren; Charleigh, Camrynn and Levi, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, with a service celebrating George’s life to take place from Cobb’s Funeral Home Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM, with Venerable Brent Ham presiding. Donations to the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca