Gertie Mary Russell
1939-2022
Gertie Mary Russell – 83, of Kentville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Shannex – Orchard Court, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Rose (Boylan) Young. Gertie was a loving wife and homemaker. She enjoyed crafts and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sister, JoAnn Wilson, Oromocto, NB; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Murdock; sisters, Loretta Brown and Helen Young; brothers, Frank Young, Owen Young, Roy Freeman Young and Kenneth Young. Gertie’s family extends a special thank you to the staff of Shannex, Reverend Virginia DeAdder of Alton Baptist Church, and wonderful friends, Lillian Brown and Jean Zwicker. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Virginia DeAdder officiating. Interment will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.