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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
RUSSELL, James Sutherland (Jim) - It is with heavy hearts that the family of James "Jim" Russell announces his passing, which occurred on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Rev. George and Jeannette Russell. In his youth, Jim joined the University Naval Training Division while attending Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B., where, after years of training and sailing the world, he received a promotion to the Command rank of Sub-Lieutenant (1959). After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Jim went on to earn a Chartered Accountant designation (1964). He was the former President of the New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants (1985-86), as well as having served on the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Board of Governors (1984-86). In 1988, he received the honour of "Fellow Chartered Accountant" from the New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants, the highest honour the CA profession bestows on its members. He spent much of his professional career as a senior executive at Halifax Developments Ltd. (1970-73) and Baxter Foods Limited (1973-96) in Saint John, N.B.; before finishing his career as the Chief Financial Officer for Rothesay Netherwood School (1997-2007). Over the years, Jim served as a Director of many community groups including the SJ Regional Hospital, Uptown Saint John, SJ Board of Trade, and the SJ Airport. Jim loved to travel, especially with his family and friends. He was an avid sailor, tennis player, and skier; though his real passion became touring the open road on his motorcycle. At the age of 60, he bought a bike, learned how to ride it, and never looked back. In the 20 years since, he traveled all over North America on his motorcycle with his friends. James is survived by his wife, Noreen Patricia (McNamara) Russell; his daughter, Jacqueline "Jacqui" Rita Russell (Emeline Callan) of Ireland; his son, James Stephen "Steve" Russell of Rothesay; his week-old grandson, Alexander "Xander" James Callan of Ireland; his sister, Georgette Morrison (Russell) Britten (Alan Britten) of Halifax; his nephew, Kevin; and nieces, Katheryn and Heather Britten and family also of Halifax. Besides his parents, Rev. John George Russell and Jeannette Gordon (Sutherland) Russell of Truro, James was predeceased by his granddaughter, Georgia Anne Callan of Ireland; and his nephew, Robert Britten of Halifax. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis (506-849-2119) where both visitation and a funeral service will take place. The former on Sunday, January 19th from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. the latter will be held the following day on Monday, January 20th, at 12 p.m. with a reception to follow the service. If you are considering making donations in memory of James, the family has requested donating to either the KV Food Basket or Saint John Food Baskets, BeeMeKidz in Saint John, or a charity of your choice.
Ships served in: HMCS SCOTIAN - Served in Scotian for UNTD as a Cadet, RCN(R) HMCS BRUNSWICKER - Served in Brunswicker in 1961 an an A/SLt, RCN(R)
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For Posterity's Sake 
