Russell Howard SMITHSON

SMITHSON RUSSELL HOWARD Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in Almonte Country Haven on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Russell Smithson of Almonte, age 81 years. Beloved husband for 51 years of Ann Sample and dear father of Eugene (Diana), Howard, Eunice LeClaire, Lisa and Jeffrey (Mai). Brother of Mrs. Alma Ladouceur & Glen. Predeceased by 2 sisters; Lottie Bucham and Margaret Cook and by 4 brothers; Herb, Clarence, Frank & Sam. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Friends may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. on Monday evening, Oct. 27 from 7 to 9 pm and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until time of Service in the Chapel at 11 am. Interment Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Almonte. For those who so desire, donations in memory of Russell may be made at the funeral home to Almonte Country Haven. Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 10/26/2008- 10/27/2008