William Duncan Russell

Bill was predeceased by his mother Margaret Winfield (nee Campbell), father William Russell, brother Hugh Russell, step father Harold Winfield, in-laws Ruth & Dennis Hall and brother-in-law Keith Adams.

Bill is survived by the love of his life for 62 years Carole, his children Todd (Geri), Denise (Eddie) and Christopher, his sister Colleen (Chickie), grandchildren Ken (Caroline), Will, Alex (Kassidy), Mikayla (Matt), Robbie, Cole and Riley, great grandchildren Davis and Madison, as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends

Born in Wells, BC May 18th, 1940, growing up in small mining towns thru out BC, New Denver, Cumberland, Duncan, Britannia Beach, Hedley, Williams Lake and Kamloops, before settling in Brentwood Bay to raise his family

Bill was a lifelong member of the Central Saanich Lions club and developed many long-lasting friendships, he was proud of his service holding many positions within the club including President, he was very proud at being recognized as Lion of the year twice during his involvement, he headed up many projects and was asked often for his thoughts on club programs and activities. For over 50 years Bill worked in the automotive aftermarket parts industry most notably with RE Spears, Consolidated Parts Distributors (CPD) and Uni-Select where he developed many friendships with customers outside the day-to-day grind that still hold true to the day of his passing, Bill will be remembered as a hard worker who took great pride developing both his customers business as well as the careers of those he worked with, he was known as honest fair person in his business dealings.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Bill’s name to the Central Saanich Lions Club