Hovey Dickinson Russell, 86; of Woodwards Cove, Grand Manan, passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home on Monday morning August 11th, 2003. Born at home, Woodwards Cove February 6th, 1917 he was the son of the late Frank and Noreen (Guptill) Russell. He leaves to mourn his wife Mildred (Morse) Russell, four sons Bernard (Deanna), Scotty, Dale (Betty) and Frank (Crystal) Russell all of Grand Manan, N.B. 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by two brothers Norman and Craswell, also two sisters Hilda and Mildred, and one great-granddaughter Bridgette Bailey Russell. Mr. Russell was very prominent in the fishing industry on Grand Manan and abroad, he owned and operated Purse Seiners, Herring Carriers, Lobster Boats, many Herring Weirs as well as operated Hovey Russell & Sons Fish Plant where they processed Smoked Herring, Scallops, Clams, and Ground Fish for the world markets. Hovey enjoyed playing cards, hunting and fishing, watching his children playing sports, over the years, he was well liked and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed in the community life of Grand Manan, by his family and the Islanders as well. The family will receive friends and relatives at The Immanual Pentecostal Assembly on Tuesday, August 12th, 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, at 2 PM with Pastor Dennis Sisco officiating, interment to follow in the family plot Maple Grove Cemetery, Hill Road, Grand Manan, N.B. In lieu of flowers, donations to the N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca)