Passed away suddenly in his 59th year. Cherished brother to Barbara (George), Sarah (Dave), Lorraine (Blair), Guy (Kathy), David (Cindy), Edna, Bernadette, Evelyn and Matthew. Predeceased by mother Margaret and father Hugh, sisters Helen, Susan and Mary and brothers Charlie and Jamie. Russell will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers. Family and friends are welcome to Marlatt Funeral Home, 615 Main Street East, Hamilton, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 for visitation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a chapel service to follow at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.marlattfhhamilton.com.