In his 58th year, passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2016 at Campbell House. He fought a courageous battle right up to the very end. He gave it his all. Predeceased by his parents, Lillian (2000) and Doug (2004) and his brother Chris (1974). Survived by his brother Kenneth Horton (Beth) and his sister Carol Stacey (Wally). He was a very caring Uncle to Jennifer, Valerie (Patrick), Kristopher (Amanda) and Jamie and will be missed dearly. Loving Great Uncle to Parker, Caleb and Gracelyn. Cherished nephew of Mildred Timbers. Special Cousin to Joanne Ware (Tom), Terry, Ryan (Amy) and Kristen (Keith). He lived life to the fullest and with so much spirit. He will be missed by so many in so many ways. We can only be grateful that you are out of pain.
It was Russ’ wish that there be no funeral. Cremation entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com. Donations may be made to Campbell House, 240 Erie Street, Collingwood ON.
A tree will be planted in memory of Russell C. Horton in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm.