Russell Leslie Booth

Russ is survived by his adoring wife of 42 years, Margaret Booth of Hamilton, eldest son Jeremy St.Louis, son Justin (Tannis) St.Louis, granddaughters Piper and Raelle, all from Winnipeg, Manitoba, sisters Linette (Denis) Kennedy of Sarnia, Ontario, Sally Booth of Ajax, Ontario, sisters-in-law Mary Buccini of Winnipeg, MB, Jean (Louis) Richard of Calgary, Alberta, Christel Smolak of Gimli, MB, and many nephews and nieces. Russ was pre-deceased by his parents and mother-in-law Agnes Smolak, sister-in-law Arlene Smolak and brother-in-law Joseph Smolak.

Russ was born in Winchester, Great Britain on September 20, 1950, and immigrated to Canada with his family at a young age. He spent his entire working career in Procurement in the manufacturing and mining industry, where he made many life-long friends. Anyone who knew Russ quickly became acquainted with his undying love and loyalty to his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, through thick and thin. He and Margaret loved to travel to sunny destinations in the winter months, and especially enjoyed sailing in the Caribbean.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Paramedics and staff of the Hamilton General Hospital.