Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in Greymouth on October 2, 2024, aged 86.
Dearly loved husband for 56 years of Jean,
loving and treasured father and father-in-law of Craig & Pauline, and Janine & Brent Foster,
adored grandfather of Tanith, and Tara,
a loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
“Loved by all who knew him, a kind and generous man, at rest.”
Messages to 192 Coulson Road, Paroa, Greymouth 7805.
A Service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in the
William Sampson Memorial Chapel 134 Tainui Street, Greymouth on Monday October 21st at 11am,
Russell will then be laid to rest at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.
Jean, Craig, Pauline, Janine, Brent, Tanith and Tara we are so sorry for your loss. Russell was such a lovely gentleman. Sending love and hugs to you all. Xxx Jill and Grant, Alex and Stacey Foster
To Russells family, so sorry for your loss of a very special man.Big hugs from Sharee and Nigel Orpwood and Lyn Robinson
Dear Jean, Craig, Janine and families, thinking of you all. Russell was certainly and kind and generous man. I have many special memories of times with you on the Coast. I was a recipient of his kindness.
With love and sympathy, Sharon S
Dear Jean, Janine, Craig and family. Deepest sympathies to you all for your loss.
Russell was a truly wonderful gentleman and he will be deeply missed. Love and hugs to you all.
Rachel, Michael, Lillian, Daniel and Ella Kersten.
Jean, Craig, Pauline, Janine, Brent, Tanith and Tara we are so sorry for your loss., may he rest in peace. From John, Jilkene, Suzanne, Kevin, Stephen and Ashleigh.
So sorry to hear about Russel’s passing, we lived at 169 coulson back in 2003 – 2006 and he was always so helpful and kind to us, such a genuine guy.
Regards Craig and Wendy