Peacefully on August 16, 2019 in his 85th year. Beloved husband to Muriel for 62 years. Loving father to Susan Andrikopoulos (Gus), Lisa McCrory and Ken McCrory (Angela). Cherished grandpa to James, Steven, Kyle and Ben. Predeceased by his sister Alice McCaig and brother Thomas McCrory.
Russ was very active in the community serving as the last Chartered Member of the RCAF, 447 Wing, an active volunteer with the Black Knight Air Cadets, Librarian of the Brantford Lapidary Club and enjoyed his career as a Special Ed. Teacher with the Hamilton Board of Education.
His family will receive friends for a memorial gathering at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton on Sunday, August 25th from 2-4 p.m. His celebration of life will continue until 7 p.m. at a place that was very special to Russ, the 447 Club "The Wing" located at 3210 Homestead Dr. in Mt. Hope.
If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.