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LITT
Russell Litt, of Hanover and Ivanhoe Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age 88 after a three -year battle with lung cancer.
Born in Stratford on May 29, 1934 to the late Carl and Mary (nee Whiting) Litt. Russell married the love of his life, Shirley, on May 28, 1955. In 1972, Russell and his family moved from Guelph to Ivanhoe Lake and went on to establish a successful hunting, fishing, and family vacation resort. He took great pride in caring for his flower beds and lawn. He enjoyed warm winters in Florida and a long round of golf with his best buddies.
Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Thomson), of Hanover. Father of Garry Litt (Jennifer) of Foleyet. Special grandfather of Lynda, Kelly (André), Lori-Anne, Amanda (Nathan), Austin and great grandfather of many beautiful great grandchildren. Survived by his brother Gordon Litt (Judy), and his sister Ruthann Noble. Predeceased by his daughter, Sharon Litt (Pete Maloney), daughter in-law Cathy Litt, sisters Betty Stemler and Lois McGinn.
A Memorial Inurnment Service will be held at the Hanover Cemetery – Columbarium on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 11am. There will also be a Celebration of Life at his homestead Red Pine Lodge (220 Red Pine Rd, Ivanhoe Lake Rd, Foleyet, ON P0M 1T0) on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2 – 4pm. All are welcome.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (https://www.hdhf.ca/aboutus.html) would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.
Dear Shirley and family:
My sincere condolences on the passing of Russell. Leone KASTER and I became close friends with Russell and Shirley during the past five years I was associated with Leone. We attended many social and dinner engagements together. Leone and Russell were competitors in the Junior Farmers Holstein Calf Club as teenagers. Leone passed away on 14 June 2022 and will greet Russell in Heaven. I will miss him.
Shirly and the Litt Family
My condolences to the family.I have good memories of him and he will be
In my prayer’s.
Thé Mullen’s
Dear Shirley, Garry and families, we send our heartfelt condolences in the passing of Russell. Our families have been connected to your families for many many years. The outings whether in the bush, on the lake, in the store, at the dock, the minnow tank, or around the dinner table created memories that are forever and generational.
Red Pine Lodge , too so many, Russell & Shirley, Garry, Sharon and families will always be a sanctuary of beauty, adventure, peace, long-lasting friendships, all of which are timeless with our families. Thank you Shirley and Garry for sharing Russell with us. May God give you the strength and peace through this time. In His Abiding Care...Bruce & Judy Deamude Georgetown
Dear Shirley and family ~
We wish to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Russ.
He was such a dear friend and will be sorely missed. We have many wonderful memories of our times at Ivanhoe Lake.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We extend condolences to you, Shirley and All the Family for the loss of Russell. We know he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Lots of hugs to all of you.
- Bob & Marie LittShirley and family. Our sincere condolences.
Sorry to hear of Russell's passing. I knew you had moved to Hanover via Fran Edwards (our financial advisor). I had hoped to get up to Walkerton this summer to see Ron Gutscher (my weekend hired man on the farm) as well as George Holm and you and Russell.
All the best.
Larry and Helen Rosevear
My sincere condolences to Shirley and the family. Russell was a tenant, who became a neighbor but most importantly a friend. I am fortunate to have had Russell in my life and the advice he always gave me was wise. He had a good ear for listening and was a kind soul. I will miss our porch visits and text messages back and forth. God bless.
- Chris BarfootRest In Peace Russell. We had a lot work in the 1970’s to help you make The Red Pine Lodge a jewel of the North. Glad that my father and I were part of it.
- Armando and Terry Di Poce of Armando’s Electric
