You will forever be missed everyday of my life. Rest easy my friend xoxo

Dear Russell. What a beautiful service this morning, your family did you proud. Thank you for your friendship. You will be missed so much.

Remembering Russell from our younger days at Newton, and then over the years as always welcoming and with a great sense of humour. One of life's true gentlemen. Sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May God bless and comfort Russell's family in the coming days as they come to terms with losing a husband, father and grandfather.

You will be missed Russell. Thank you for all you have done and the part of our lives you played. We really valued you and appreaciate your love, care and support of my family and our marriage! Arohanui. Love and prayers.

Russell was always welcoming, kind and encouraging of me in my officership. I feel blessed to have worked out west as an officer with the Sawyers.

Love and prayers to you Janee, so wish I could have been there today to say farewell to such a good man.