At Bradford Valley Extended Care Home in his 83rd year, Russell, formerly of Wasaga Beach. He was a W. W.@ Air Force veteran and a former employee of the Toronto Star and the Toronto Telegram. He was the son of the late Charles Gilpin and Myrtle Gardiner. He is mourned by his wife Doris Wright,and his children Diane (Orson) of Port Hope, Edward (Bonnie ) of Tottenham, Victoria (Mike) of Schomberg and Shelly of Edmonton. Survived by his sister, Yvonne Giffin and predeceased by his brother Lawrence Gilpin. A private family service was held at Hillside Pentecostal Assembly in Tottenham on Sept.24th, 2005. Interment in Thornton Union Cemetery.