George "Papa" Reginald Ruseff

1923-2012

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of George "Papa" Reginald Ruseff of Saint John, which occurred on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on September 19, 1923 in Quispamsis, NB, he was a son of the late George and Georgina (Frozel) Ruseff. George was employed as a carpenter with Marquee Construction until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he also loved fishing and playing crib. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth "Beth" Ruseff of Saskatchewan and Lisa Lanteigne (Gary Smith) of Saint John; two brothers, Ronald Ruseff (Catherine) and Frederick Ruseff (Irene); three sisters, Gloria Williams, Greta Ross and Kathleen Merwin; seven grandchildren, Sherwin, Brad, Ryan, Amy, Amanda, Kevin and Jason; eight great-grandchildren, Carmen, Mya, Terri Lynn, Taylor, Sherwin, Cody, Jude and Dexter; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by four brothers, John, Gerald, Donald and Guy; one grandson, Andrew MacBurnie. He will be sadly missed by his family and coffee buddies from McAllister Mall.

By request of the family visitation and funeral service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424). For those who wish remembrances to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.

Condolences

Dear Beth: So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Mark

— Mark McNulty

Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need, I will miss having coffee with your dad and tom, they will be sadly missed. Pam

— pam

GEORGE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO THE PHILLIPS FAMILY, MAY HIS FAMILY HAVE GREAT COMFORT IN KNOWING HOW GREAT HE REALLY WAS BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM RIP GEOGRE.

— DIANE THERIAULT

Dear Ron and Kay, We send you our sincere sympathy. Each time I see the name Ruseff or hear of any of you it brings back great memories of when I was a little girl. It was always so great to visit your parents.....I guess I really enjoyed the big family! Take care of yourselves. Sincerely, Ida and David MacPherson

— David and Ida MacPherson

Requested Charity

Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit