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EDDIE W. RUSSELL
Born: May 22, 1936
Date of Passing: Apr 21, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDDIE W. RUSSELL May 22, 1936 - April 21, 2014 Peacefully, after a massive heart attack, Eddie passed away with his wife at his side. Horse racing was the love of his life and Assiniboia Downs was where he spent most of his working time. Eddie is survived by his wife Louise, three sisters and two brothers. A celebration of his life will be held at the Terrace Dining Room, Assiniboia Downs at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 24, 2014
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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Our heartfelt condolences to Louise and Ed's family in your loss. Your neighbour Cheryl will cherish fond memories of Ed calling Marlee 'Killer Dog'. We will also miss Ed's smiling face and friendly nature. Please take care of yourself, Louise. May the fond and happy times and memories you and Ed shared keep him close in your heart forever. Rest in Peace Ed. Our sincere and best regards to Louise and family. Warm hugs, Ethel S, your neighbour Cheryl H. and Marlee xxoo - Posted by: Cheryl H (neighbour) on: Apr 27, 2014
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Sending hugs to you Aunt Louise...Uncle Ed will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by many!!! - Posted by: Pauline Arneson Larson (Niece) on: Apr 26, 2014
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Uncle Eddie is an angel in heaven now. Remember all the good times you had with him, Louise. He is at peace now. Our hearts go out to you for it is hard to lose a loved one. - Posted by: Bill and Marilyn Underwood and families (niece) on: Apr 26, 2014
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Sad day when Uncle Ed passed, I an glad we were able to take Mom out to see Him before He left us. RIP Uncle ED - Posted by: Tim & Laurel (Nephew) on: Apr 26, 2014
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Sending condolences to Louise during this time. He is an Angel watching over us. May you find comfort in all your memories. Sending lots of love and hugs. - Posted by: Buckle Family (Neice ) on: Apr 25, 2014
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I worked around Eddie for many years and he always had a story to tell me about the track in the early years, very interesting stories. Louise our prayers go out to you at this sad time. Eddie will be missed. Sandy and Dave - Posted by: Dave McDonald (Co-worker) on: Apr 25, 2014
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If you were having a bad day and you ran into Eddy, you always walked away feeling a little better. The track will miss you buddy. - Posted by: bob stremich (friend) on: Apr 25, 2014
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Louise, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you with the loss of Ed. "Mr. Ed" gave me my first job as a groom with the "Mickey Mouse Racing Stable" back in 1981 at ASD. It was the beginning of a long lasting friendship. Ed was one of the nicest people I've ever known. He always had the time to say "hello" and ask how things were going. I will miss his smiling face. My days at the track will not be the same without seeing him there in the paddock. He will be dearly missed but fondly remembered. Stay strong Louise. Love Laverne - Posted by: Laverne Swanson (friend) on: Apr 25, 2014
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Heartbroken to hear of your great loss weezy, he will truly missed, one of the best people I ever was blessed to know. - Posted by: Dan and Anna Trenholm (Good friend and outriding partner for years) on: Apr 24, 2014
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The world seems emptier without Ed's smile and ready laughter. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Jim and Karen Whiteside (sister and brother in law) on: Apr 24, 2014
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Gonna Miss Our Good Times & Laughs We Always Shared, The Track and World Needs More People Like You In It Ole Friend, Keep Me A Spot up There, RIP Till We Meet Again.. Kent S - Posted by: KENT SCRAMSTAD (FRIEND) on: Apr 24, 2014
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We were sorry to hear the sad news. and we send our deepest sympathy and condolences. May he rest in peace - Posted by: Marilyn Freddie Fudge () on: Apr 24, 2014
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Eddy ...what can you say about him? he was a great guy always there when you needed something..always there to help. You will be missed and always remembered. - Posted by: Faith Kyle Randy nick (Friends from track) on: Apr 24, 2014
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So sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. He was a very nice friendly man and will be dearly missed around the track. - Posted by: Bernie and Joan Howland (friends) on: Apr 24, 2014
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Eddie was always friendly and always had a smile on his face daily at ASD, He was a hard working man and I always remembered him Out Riding on race days and later years Paddock Judge or working in race office. He will be missed. Won't be the same at ASD without Eddie. My condolences to Louise and the rest of his Family. - Posted by: leona stahl (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2014
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Very sad to hear of eddie's passing. I liked him very much and am sorry that I didn't know him better. Be good to yourself Louise ... a big hug from Bette. - Posted by: bette m serger (sisters husbands brother in law) on: Apr 24, 2014
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We will miss Uncle Eddie's infectious smile and boisterous laugh. We feel Blessed to have known him. Rest in Peace. Condolences to Auntie Lousie, may you find comfort in the many precious memories. - Posted by: Steve & Pat Harder (Nephew & Niece) on: Apr 24, 2014