Russell David Walker

Friday, February 8th, 1946 – Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Russell David Walker passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph, Ontario at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Wendy (nee Marshall) for 35 years, father to David, Stephen (Vanessa), Jennifer (Tony), Ryan, Dustyn. Also, a grandfather to ten grandchildren - Kade, Drake, Wyatt, Kolton, Cody, Myles, Milla, Liam, Sienna, Kierra-Mai and great-grandfather to Stella. Russell is survived by his sister Sheila and brother Davy (Bernadette), sister-in-law Kerry (David). He is predeceased by Bruce (Randa). Born in North Bay, Ontario, in February 1946, Russell was the son of the late David and Josie Walker. Russell dedicated his career to the automotive industry, where he earned a respected reputation as an expert auto technician and trainer. He travelled across Canada delivering training programs on ABS brakes and fuel injection systems, helping to educate and mentor countless professionals in the field. Russell will be remembered for his sharp sense of humor, and unwavering work ethic. His legacy lives on through those he taught, and the lives he touched with kindness and wisdom. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Family and friends will be received at The Ward Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel" on Friday July 25, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to begin in the Ward Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. 

Interment to follow at Brampton Cemetery - 10 Wilson Street, Brampton 

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