there. Within a short time Russell became fluently bilingual, and was selected by the Public Service Language Commission to be principal of a newly established language school in Quebec City. This occurred at a time when increased emphasis was being placed on the importance of bilingualism in our country. After two years in this position, he returned to St. Jean as an employee with the Department of National Defense in the capacity of a testing specialist. He was involved in the development and administration of bilingual programs for military personnel on bases throughout Canada and . Russell retired in 1991, and following treatment for cancer he moved to Ontario to be near close family members. Throughout his life, Russell maintained a close association with family, relatives and friends. His concern for others was exemplified by the many Christmas season holidays he traveled to Prince Edward Island to be with relatives and friends. During those times he brought joy into private homes within the local communities and homes for senior citizens in Charlottetown as he performed a guitar and mouth organ player par excellence. Russell is remembered as a loyal friend with both a sense of humour and realism who took work, life, the enjoyment of simple things, and kindness to others as a way of life. He was conscientious in his work and all that he did. He lived with high moral principles and joy!. Much of his spirituality was garnered in his home, his community, his parish and at St. Dunstan's . Russell died on the 18th of February, 1992, and is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fort Augustus in his native province.