Obituary of Russell Mackay

Mackay, Russell Russell (Russ) Mackay, 74, of St.Catharines, passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu Shaver, November 22, 2011. Born in Montreal on September 16, 1937, he was the son of William J. and Nancy (McLaughlin) Mackay. Retired in 2000 from position as Purchasing Manager, GenCorp Automotive in Welland, Ontario. He is survived by sons Russ (Tracy Haapamaki), Toronto; David, Waterloo; Mike, St.Catharines; grandchildren Blue, Eve, Wyatt; sisters Norma, BC; Nancy (Paul), Quebec; brother Ross (Peggy), Quebec; as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Betty; and brothers Billy, Alphie, Malcom, and Jimmy. The family thanks the staff of Cobblestone Gardens Retirement Residence for their compassionate care and support. A visitation will be held at 2-4 p.m. with words of remembrance at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011, at GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Society of Canada would be appreciated.