Russell Franklin Engs

7/24/2023

1952 - 2023

Russell passed away peacefully on July 24th at Lisaard House surrounded by family.

Loving husband of 45 years to Jan (née Middleton). Father of Chandra (Peter Lewis) and Elizabeth (Adam Cook). Cherished brother of Alison (Jim Rodger), Roslyn (David Thom) and Philip (Annie Fortier). Russell was a proud and loving grandfather/ "Papa Bear" to Kieran (3) and Adelyn (1). He was predeceased by his parents Philip (Bill) and Sylvia (née Ferris) Engs.

For over thirty years Russell was an inspiring and respected member of the Science Department at Glenview Park Secondary School and enjoyed directing the school’s jazz band.

In his retirement, he played trumpet in the Galt Kiltie Band with his wife and daughter. Russell loved music, boating on Lake Ontario, travelling the world with Jan, going on cruises, fast cars, fine wine, scotch, and spending time with his family.

A private Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Lisaard House (lisaardandinnisfree.com/support-us/) would be greatly appreciated.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Russell's obituary notice on Facebook.

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paul j middleton

8/2/2023 05:59:12 pm

I loved you my friend and brother. You are missed but not forgotten and have left this world a much better place.

Linda Hendry

8/2/2023 06:33:29 pm

My sincere condolences to Jan and her family. Such a great loss. My thoughts are with you.

Mark Miyasaki

8/2/2023 08:51:37 pm

Russ, you will be missed. Thanks for the many fond memories of the stories you shared with me at the Kilties Band practices.
My deepest condolences to Jan and family. Russ was a good man.

Jeff Joslin

8/11/2023 09:55:12 am

Back in the early 1980s I played with Russ in the K-W Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Mrs. Engs (it still doesn't feel right to call my high school music teacher by her first name). Russ was a good trumpet player and a good guy. My condolences to his family.

Gary Cooper

8/11/2023 11:20:10 am

Hi Jan, I am so sorry to learn about your husband's death.

Gary Cooper

Lisa Lilley (nee Feasey)

8/11/2023 02:36:51 pm

My sincere condolences to Mrs. Engs and family. Mr. Engs would sometimes come to Southwood when I was a student there in the early 80's and Jan was the music teacher. The past few years we would often see them at concerts at Glenview where my kids were very involved in the music program.

Margot Begin (nee McDonald)

8/12/2023 01:12:24 pm

So sorry to hear of Russ’s passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time and sending sincere condolences.

Helder Tavares

8/13/2023 08:11:38 pm

My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Engs and all of Mr. Engs' family, friends, and loved ones. I was a student at Glenview in the early 90s and have fond memories of Mr. Engs' Science classes. He was one of the GPSS staff that inspired me on my own journey to become a teacher. I hope that the memories he made with you will guide you through the sorrow of his loss. May those memories find their way in to your mind when you most need them and bring you some comfort and joy.

David Lehmann

8/15/2023 10:03:11 am

Jan and Family... I am saddened to hear of Russ' passing. I fondly remember his jovial laugh while working for him at North End Radiator Service. I remember him calling one day after having a glass of scotch or two and asking for one of us to come get him at the Legion downtown. Immediately I jumped at the opportunity because I knew he had his orange Vette... the one and only time he let me drive it. My sincere condolences Jan...

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