Obituary of RUSSELL GENE BALL

BALL, Russell Gene – At Norfolk General Hospital on Thursday February 22, 2018 of Windham Centre at the age of 71. Loved husband of the late Dolores Ball. Cherished father of Ann Ball (and Al Pfeiffer), the late Russell Jr., and the late Glenn. Beloved grandpa of Amber Walsh (and Josh), Dominik Morgan, Brad Ball (and Chelsey), Amber Granger (and Bryan), Brandon Pfeiffer, Kayla Pfeiffer and great grandchildren Mika Lillypool, Sora Pfeiffer, Natan Granger, Nova-Lynne Granger, Mila Pfeiffer. Dear brother of Lee Ball (and Audrey), Robert Ball (and Mary Lou), Greta Triska (late Bill), Pauline Brick (late Maurice), Alice Seymour (and Allan) and sister-in-law Beth Ball. Also survived by dear friend Pat Trigger and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Harry Ball (late Donna), Lloyd Ball (and Mabel), Bill Ball and sister Janet Sawatzky (late Jake). Russell was an avid fisherman, a motorcyclist and an old car enthusiast. He enjoyed gardening, looking after his fish pond and was a great handyman. Friends may be received on Thursday March 1, 2018 from 10 am until service time at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Long Point Region Conservation Authority would be appreciated by the family.