Obituaries

Stephen Patrick Russell
February, 1951 - August 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen ‘Steve’ ‘Stevie’ Russell in Halifax, NS on August 25, 2025. He was 74 years old.

Steve was born in Kentville , NS and spent most of his younger years doing what he loved .. making music. He was in numerous bands including : The Langley Beach Crowd , Melody Fair, Cold Duck, Snakeye and the Bryan Jones Band.

Steve’s other passion was fishing. He moved to Gander, Newfoundland in 1992 and spent 31 years there working for Hickman Motors and going on fishing adventures. He moved back ‘home’ to Halifax in 2022 and enjoyed catching up with old friends and band mates.

Steve is survived by his son, Tony McGuigan, grandchildren Tony Bowes and Shonn Olive, his brother Greg Young (Helen), sister Suzy Letrud, brothers Bruce Warner and Donald Warner and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Steve was pre deceased by his mother, Shirley Davidson-Heffler-Russell, his father, Gordie Russell, sister Theresa Russell, brother William Warner and his cherished grandparents Mary and Hardy Heffler of North Alton, NS

In honour of Steve please play your favourite song and think of the good times.

I want to make special mention of Steve’s good friends Bryan Jones, Garry Hiltz, Jonny Lake, Neil MacKinnon and Allard Barkhouse and Shannon and Zachary McGuigan his roommates for the last 2 years
He will be missed. RIP Stevie.

Cremation has taken place.