Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016 in his 72nd year. Devoted husband of Patricia for 42 wonderful years. Loving Dad of Jennifer Lee (Jay Narayan), Jeffrey Andrew (Michelle), and Matthew Gavin. Proud grandpa of Luke, Sydney, Leah, Asher, and Baby Narayan. Cherished brother of Margaret, Phillip, Rosemary, and predeceased by Jillian. Russell will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family, and friends in Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago. Born on March 13, 1945 in Trinidad and Tobago, Russell immigrated to Canada in 1969. Friends may call the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Rd., Scarborough, for visitation on Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 11 am - 1 pm, followed by a service in the Chapel at 1 pm. Donations in memory of Russell may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.