For Posterity's Sake         

A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project

In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar 

RUSSELL, Gordon Ian - BSc, PEng - Peacefully while resting at home. Beloved husband to his late wife Ann Marie (nee Harvie), respected and honoured father of Sheila (Ray Thoroski), David, Gordon, William (Catriona). Proud grandfather, cherished by Ian, Scott, MacKay, Shona and Liam. Much loved brother of Bernice Russell (Milton Wylie) and very special uncle to Alison, Heather and Gordon. Will be greatly missed by 1st Cousins Mary Flagler, Lois DeVal, Jean Cook, Jean Thomson and Charlie McAllister. Born in Greenock, Scotland, he maintained a deep love for Scotland and his Scottish family. Gordon loved the open water and sailing. In WWII, he served with the Royal Canadian Navy on Atlantic/North Sea duty. Graduated in 1948 from University of Toronto (Mechanical Engineering). After working for Union Gas and Trans Mountain Pipeline companies, in 1956 he established G.I. Russell and Company Limited, his consulting professional engineering practice. He founded Interprovincial Corrosion Control Ltd. and Isoionics. As a pioneer in promoting corrosion prevention for steel integrity maintenance, he conducted R & D, designing and applying cutting edge and innovative solutions, aiming to ensure public safety and optimal corrosion prevention. Gordon was Founding Chair, Southern Ontario Committee on Electrolytes, Founding Chair, NACE (Canadian Division) and Principal, Walter W. Smeltzer Corrosion Laboratory at McMaster University. Close to his heart were his family, many friends and time spent enjoying Ellie, Cairn and Muskoka. The family will receive friends at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, 2241 New Street, Burlington, 905637-5233, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Flowers kindly declined. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. (The Globe and Mail 10 Jan 2008)