QUICK, Russell
Russell Henry Quick age 97, was called home by his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2024 . Dad was born on December 18, 1926 at Gosfield South to Enos and Grace Quick. He was the second oldest of eight children. He was married for just shy of 76 years to the love of his life, Elizabeth "Bessie" Macintosh, “his Scottish lass”, as he often called her. Together they raised four daughters, whom he always lovingly called “my girls.” Linda Townsend (late Tom), Sherry Omstead (Ron), Laura Bartel (Len), Lorie Neufeld (late Ken). Dad is the very proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Heidi Rempel (Clinton), Jarrod Omstead (Lauren), Adam Townsend (Meghan), Jeremy Bartel (Melissa), Shealyn Snoei (Matt), Christopher Bartel, Kimberly Bartel, Ryan Neufeld, Brittany Grunland (Rob) and 12 great-grandchildren. He always made each one of them feel like they were his favorite, but in truth Dad had no favorites, he adored them all. Dad is survived by his youngest sister Marjorie Enns (Doug). Dad grew up in the Hillman Marsh area where he would explore, hunt and fish to his heart’s desire. He often referred to it as a young boy’s paradise. This is where he developed his deep love of nature and appreciation for all of God’s creation. An appreciation that he gifted to his family through his Godly example. He loved his family and his Lord and it was evident in all walks of his daily life. Dad had a warm heart, a sweet smile, a solid handshake and a gift of great storytelling. He was a kind and gentle man whose presence will be greatly missed. To know him was to love him. Dad was an employee of HJ Heinz in Leamington for 41 years. Following retirement, when not tending to his beautiful gardens, hunting and fishing on the Bruce Peninsula, traveling with mom or enjoying an afternoon coffee at Mcdonald’s with friends, dad could be found researching his family tree. Without owning a computer for research and with the help of the United Empire Loyalists Association, he was able to trace his family history back to the 1700’s and obtain his U.E.L. Certificate. This was not an easy feat at his age and we were all so very proud of him .
We would like to thank the Erie Shores Hospice Leamington for the comfort and care that they lavished on dad and our family during his final few days with us. We will be forever grateful to them for their unwavering compassion. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas Burgess, Dr. Phillip Tremblay and his golden retriever Louie of the Hospice team, Dr. Glen Providence and Dr. David Eaton for your exceptional care and kindness as you guided dad and our family through his 2-year journey with Congestive Heart Failure.
Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631 on Wednesday February 28, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday February 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Celebration of Life at 12 noon. A private family burial will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers our family requests that all Donations be made to Erie Shores Hospice Leamington. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.