Passed away peacefully at the CSSS Memphremagog on Monday, November 26, 2012, at the age of 52 years. Dear son of Ardell (the late Albert). Cherished husband of Lisa Bernais. Loving father of : Ashlee, Joshua, Nathaniel , and Chelsea; Precious grandfather of Riley, Jacob and Tyson. Adoring brother of: Billy (Brenda), Brian (Monique) and Jennifer (Joel); Russell will also be sadly missed by his father and mother- in-law Alex and Marielle Bernais, as well as his brothers and sister-in-law Larry (Emilie) and Yves, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation at the Cass Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2012, where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m,. A celebration of his life will be held in the Centenary United church on Saturday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Lise Kuzminska officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations made in trust for his children Chelsea and Nathaniel c/o Lisa Bernais, 37 North Derby, Stanstead, Qc. JOB 3E4 would be greatly appreciated. .