RUSSELL, Scott Boyd (Scottie) - At the Saint John Regional
Hospital, Saint John, N.B., Monday, April 18, 2005, Mr. Scott
Boyd Russell of Castalia, Grand Manan Island, N.B., passed away.
Scottie grew up in Woodwards Cove where he later became an
active member of the fishing community over the years. He owned
and operated two purse seiners, the Miss Jennifer and later the
Polly B. He then owned and operated a fish plant with his father,
where they smoked herring, and sold fish to Fulton Fish Market.
After his involvement with the fishery, he worked at the
Anchorage Provincial Park and sold smoked fish locally. He will
always be remembered as a caring and loving father and friend,
with his generosity and kindness. He is survived by his mother,
Mildred, of Ocean View Lodge; two daughters, Lanette (Wade)
Wilson of North Head, N.B., and Tina (Wade) Dakin, of Grand
Harbour, N.B.; his two sons, Darcy (Cathy) Russell, of Castalia,
N.B., and Derek Russell, of Woodwards Cove, N.B.; also,
three brothers, Bernard (Dianna) Russell, of Woodwards Cove,
N.B., Dale (Betty) Russell, of Castalia, N.B., and Mr. Frank
(Crystal) Russell, of Woodwards Cove, N.B.; 10
grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by
his father, Hovey, and two grandchildren, Raeanne and Joshua.
Visiting hours were held from the Emmanuel Pentecostal Assembly,
on Wednesday, April 21, 2005, at 1 p.m., with Pastor George Clark
officiating and Pastor Ted Scott assisting. Interment followed at
Maple Grove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of Ells
Funeral Home, 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB, E5G 1G2
(506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca).