Passed away peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a long illness; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Bruce (dec), Jo and Graham, Nev and Vanessa, and Sheryl and Gary. Cherished grandad and great-grandad to his 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. We invite family and friends to celebrate his life and have a drink to toast Russell at The Waimate Town & Country Club, 14 John Street, on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 1.00pm. Messages to: the Powell Family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Published by Timaru Herald on Jul. 19, 2025.