Bernard Frank Russell

Mr. Bernard F. Russell of Grand Manan, NB passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

 Born in White Head Island, NB on March 7^th, 1937 he was the son of the late Hovey and Mildred (Morse) Russell.

Bernard married his wife Deanna Brown on December 17, 1955. Together for 53 years, they enjoyed loving and raising their large family. They were close knit. There was always a house full, and everyone was always welcome in their home. They took great care and pride in their family, spending many hours chasing their children to various games cheering them on.

Bernard attended Immanuel Pentecostal Assembly, enjoyed hunting, clamming, and fishing. In his early years, Bernard worked on Great Duck Island Lighthouse. He worked with his father at Hovey Russell & Sons, smoked Herring, purse seining, he owned weirs and salmon site; he was a lobster fisherman for over 35 years. Bernard was a true example of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to all. He will be missed by all of us left behind.

Bernard is survived by his three daughters, Rhonda Hettrick (Chris) of Deep Cove, Holly Ritchie (John) of North Head, Jennifer Linton (Grant) of Castalia, three sons Phillip Russell (Rosemary) of Castalia, Blaine Russell (Julie) of Woodward’s Cove, Troy Russell (Julie) of Ingalls Head, 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, two brothers, Dale Russell (Betty), of Castalia, Frank Russell (Crystal), of Woodward’s Cove and many nieces and nephews.

Bernard is predeceased by his parents Hovey 2003 and Mildred 2007, his wife Deanna 2009, one granddaughter Bridgette Russell 1986, and one brother, Scotty Russell 2005.

Visiting will take place at the Immanuel Family Church, on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The Funeral service will be held from the church on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:00 PM.

Bernard’s family has requested donations be made in his memory to The Charlotte County Cancer Society, Grand Manan Nursing Home Foundation, Grand Manan Hospital Foundation, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2.  Condolences, messages of sympathy may also be sent to www.ells.ca or (506) 662-3116.