It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Pecarskie on the afternoon of January 30th, 2025 at the age of 58, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Russell is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Annie Mary Pecarski (née Stoppa), and sister Ivy Jean Mask. Russell is survived by his two children Tanner (Steph) and Khali (Jake), granddaughter Ayla, brothers Clayton (Tracey), David (Michaeline), Lloyd, and Terry, brother-in-law Reggie Mask, nieces Tiffany (Adrian), Crystal (Garrett), Kelsey (Adam) and Jordan (Colton), and nephews Kody (Elizabeth) and Joey.
Russell was born and raised in Barry’s Bay, Ontario, later moving to Longlac, Ontario in the 1980’s, where he worked at the Longlac Wood Industries Plywood factory and started a family. After the mid-2000’s closure of LWI, Russell returned home to the Ottawa Valley for several years before moving to Fort McMurray to work for North American Construction Group as an Equipment Operator. After falling ill, Russell moved to Dryden, Ontario in 2022, where he remained until his passing.
As an avid hunter and fisherman, Russell loved to spend time in the bush and on the water, whether he was looking for moose, deer or trying to land the big one through the ice or from the boat. Russell had made countless memories over the years with family and friends while toting a rifle or rod and reel.
The family would like to extend their gratitude towards the nurses and doctors who provided support to him throughout his battle with lung cancer.
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William Shawanamash says
February 7, 2025 at 2:51 pmI will see you again my friend, we don’t say good-bye in the aboriginal culture…it’s always see you later.
I will miss you deeply my friend, it was n honor being your friend, our friendship will not be forgotten, nor will you.
Safe journey my friend as you walk the “Red Road” home, where you will be greeted from those that have departed.
Theresa A Prince says
February 10, 2025 at 10:55 pmMy deepest sympathy to Russell’s family and the extended Pecarskie families. May he rest peacefully.
If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, PO BOX 4613, Stn E, Ottawa, ON K1S 1P7, to the Dryden Regional Health Centre, P.O. Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6, or to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, 980 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4