Russell Glen Brubacher

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Funeral

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Lurgan Cemetery.

Cemetery:
Lurgan Cemetery

In Memory of

Russell Glen Brubacher

May 21st, 1929 - April 14th, 2025

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Place of Death

South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine.

Obituary

Russell Glen Brubacher of Point Clark, passed away peacefully at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine on April 14, 2025 at the age of 95.
Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Dickson).
Loving stepfather of Mac & Marie Pittman of Calgary, and Greg & Bettie Pittman of Ripley.
Proud papa of Michael (Sandy), Tamara (Dennis) Wagner, of Calgary, Michael Pennings of Brantford, Colleen Pittman (Terry) of New Brunswick.
Great grandpapa of Sara, Ryan, and Justin (Casandra). Great great grandpapa of Byron.
Fondly remembered by a large and extended family of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his parents Wilbur & Emma Brubacher, great grandson Glenn McTavish in 2018, Brothers Lorne (Vivyan) and Howard (Theresa), and sisters Evelyn (Eddy) Mansz, and Ethel in infancy.
Russell was an electrician during his early life. He then began his career in law enforcement, rising through the ranks to sergeant in the Kitchener Police Department. He shared his knowledge with new recruits teaching Law Enforcement at Seneca College from 1965 until his retirement at the age of 65.
Cremation has taken place. A Private Graveside Committal service will be held at the Lurgan Cemetery with Rev. Rob Hiscox officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley. Condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com .

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Message from Paul & Nancy Wagner2025-04-18 13:46:58

Point Clark has lost an icon . We will all miss chatting with Russ when out riding his bike ,rest in peace my friend

Message from Roy Douglas2025-04-18 12:32:31

He was a great man you have my condolence

Message from Wayne & Kathleen Bauer2025-04-17 14:02:42

Condolences to the family, We will miss Russ and our interesting chats. He was such a delight to talk to and know, always upbeat and wise with humour.

Message from Bob & Karon Morrow2025-04-17 12:01:07

Mac, Greg and families Karon and I send our condolences to you and your families on the passing of your step-fa Although it has been many years since I talked with him he was always a true gentleman who thought a lot of both of you, and I believe I may have gone into policing because of him. R.I.P Russ

Message from Wayne & Sylvia Brubacher2025-04-17 08:36:43

Greg & Bettie, Mac & Marie, We, as you, share our grief at the loss of life of someone so dear. We too, will cherish our memories we had with brother, Russ. He may be gone from our sight, but never from our memories and hearts. Sending gentle hugs your way to comfort you and let you know that we too, feel this sorrow. May it help to know that others too, feel your loss. He will be greatly missed!

Message from Michelle elliott2025-04-16 21:23:05

I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Pops was a great man and I’ll miss seeing him out riding his 3 wheeler bike and our chats

Message from Duncan Lynne MacAdam2025-04-16 10:58:59

So sorry for your loss , I’m so glad I got to know Russel, he had a brilliant mind and very kind soul, He will be missed by many

Message from Chris and Tracy Irwin2025-04-16 10:28:02

Will miss his friendly hello as he was biking the roads of Point Clark. Deepest sympathy to his family. From a Lakeside Trail neighbour.

Message from Ron and Koleen Garland2025-04-15 14:29:26

Our heartfelt condolences to Russell's family. He was an inspiration when we attended Lurgan Church and we have fond memories of his quiet kindness and optimistic outlook on life. The world is a better place because he was in it.

Message from Cindy Emmerton2025-04-15 12:46:27

Mr. Brubacher was one of my teachers at Seneca Collage between 1986-1988 .... he was a great teacher, always had a friendly smile ... and we had a few good chats, once he found out I was raised around Ripley ... as I am sure his family has some great memories of him.

Message from Laurie Gallant2025-04-14 18:20:33

Betti and Greg, families My condolences on your loss. Mr.Brubacher seemed like a wonderful father, father-in-law. We met you a few times at Tim’s over the last couple of years, he was always friendly and pleasant.

Message from Marlene Gibson2025-04-14 16:45:31

Within the last year, we had a visit in the grocery store, quite an interesting discussion on Fish! I thought how well he was doing to be doing his own shopping. Such a fine, outstanding Gentleman. A Celebration to be now with his loving wife, Barbara, and all will be as it was before - only better, infinitely happier and forever, they will now be one together with Christ.

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