Russell Bruce Douglas passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in Grande Cache, AB, at the age of 80 years.

Russell was born December 20, 1938 in Charlottetown, PEI.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

~ Mary Elizabeth Frye

THANK YOU. Thank you for all that you gave. It can never be repaid. With love and all of the good memories, we remember and honor you. Your gift to us was your wisdom, progressive thought and strength in the face of adversity.

Russell Bruce Douglas is survived by his lifelong friend and supporter Monika Douglas, daughter Tina Andriachuk, grandson Grant Andriachuk, son in-law Marv Andriachuk, son Steve Douglas, sister Dr. Mae Burgess, niece Heather Douglas (John Marshall), and nephew Russ Douglas (Karen).

Thank you to the community of Grande Cache and all of Russ’ friends for their caring, love and support. Special thank you to his friends of the Grande Cache Legion, Library, his friend Peter Poulios, the staff of the Grande Cache Community Health Complex, and Dr. Louise Viviers for her devoted care of Russ.