Obituary of CLAYTON DEAN RUSSELL

CLAYTON DEAN RUSSELL Passed away on March 30, 2016 at home. Clay grew up and lived in the North End of Winnipeg most of his life. He worked in the sign business for many years until health problems made that impossible. He loved to work with wood and did sculptures and painting as well. For the last few years his interest was with his model trains. He built his own module and went on from there. Predeceased by his beloved wife Leisa in 2015, his father Al in 2013 and his mother in law Patricia Freedy in 1996. Clay is mourned by Mom Carol , brother Mark (Paulette) brother and best friend Lee (Rose) and brother Kent. Also by sister and brother-in-law Laurrel and Brian, in- laws Jim and Marie Freedy in Boston, also nieces and nephews Alana and Garrett, Ryan (Laura) and Bob as well as great-nephews Carson and Owen and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Thanks to Dr. Willows and Dr Haligowski for Clay's care. Also thanks to the Winnipeg Fire Dept, Police and Medical Examiner’s office for their kindness and compassion to him and his family. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no service. No flowers please, donations to Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated. Clay has crossed the Rainbow Bridge now and is free from pain. He is with those he loved that went before him. We will meet him again.