RUSSELL, Desmond William “Des”
Born Sunday January 16, 1938. Passed away Saturday May 23, 2026.
Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside House, Camperdown, aged 88 years.
Dearly loved and cherished husband of Margaret. Loved Son of William and Mary (both dec). Treasured brother of Dulcie, Ray, Joy (all dec) and Laney. Much loved son in law of Nelly and Reg Brewer (both dec). Fond brother-in-law of John (dec) and Diane, Ray, David and Jan, Theresa and John Fleming, Joan and Steve Blackley, Michael (dec), Karen and Danny. Loved uncle, great uncle and friend to many.
Sleeping peacefully.
Funeral notice
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Desmond William Russell will be offered at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Walls Street, Camperdown on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 commencing at 11am.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Camperdown Cemetery.
The Rosary will be recited at the above Church on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026 commencing at 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Sunnyside House Camperdown would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to Margaret, he was such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry I can't get to funeralJune 03, 2026 11:45 am
Dearest Margaret and extended family,
We have fond memories of Des
and we send you our heartfelt,
deepest sympathy.Our Love and kindest regards
Leslie Sumner, Glenda & Ross McIlveenJune 01, 2026 10:41 am
Dear Marg
Our thoughts& Prayers
are with you at this sad
time on the passing of
Des
May he Rest in Peace
MARG&Alan Fleming🙏May 31, 2026 9:31 am
I have many memories of him and he was a really good bloke.
May 30, 2026 9:50 am
Our thoughts are with you Margaret n Family.
May 29, 2026 2:59 pm
Sad to know Des has passed, may he rest in peace now after a hard working life . Margaret you are in our thoughts & prayers, wonderful memories to be kept
May 27, 2026 11:48 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you Margaret at this sad time.
Brian and Anne.
May 27, 2026 9:55 pm
Our deepest sympathy Marg our prayers are with you at this sad time
Maureen and Gerard BowmanMay 27, 2026 7:56 pm