Russell Lloyd Bomberry
January 7, 1939 - February 17, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Russell Lloyd Bomberry of Ohsweken, Ontario on February 17, 2026. He leaves behind his wife Yvonne (Ripley) of 64 years to mourn, and also special nieces Sharon Skye and Donna Powless. Russ was the son of Rose & Walter Bomberry. He was predeceased as well by his sisters Marjorie Longboat, Ann General, Shirley Carpenter, and Sandra Powless. He will also be remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and their extended families.
Russ joined the Armed Forces and served for 5 years. He then went on to become a pilot. He worked many years flying in Northern Canada, and the high Arctic. He also had memorable trips flying expeditions to the North Pole and Antartica.
Cremation has taken place, and according to his wishes no service will be held. Interment will be held at Christ Anglican Church Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Sandra Myers
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Feb 19th, 2026
I am so sorry to learn of Russ's passing. He was a very quiet yet interesting man. My thought are with you Yvonne and Lorna and all of hìs family.
Posted by
CLIFF MACLEAN
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Feb 20th, 2026
Sorry to hear of Russ's passing he was a mans man. I had the opportunity to meet him a few time through the aviation industry. he was well known as the best ice landing Pilot in the north. an aviation legend. My condolences to his family and friends. May he now rest easy. Blue skies Russ.
Posted by
Terry and Karen General
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Feb 21st, 2026
Terry's Uncle Russ was the last of his mom's siblings. He will be missed.
Posted by
Ivan Bomberry
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Feb 21st, 2026
My condolences to Russell's famulies and friends.R.I.P.
Posted by
Lynda Gunn
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Feb 22nd, 2026
My sincere condolences to Russell's family. I was fortunate to work with Russell in the High Arctic out of Resolute Bay and in Frobisher Bay (now called Iqaluit). What a great pilot he was and a terrific person. He was very well liked by all. Rest well Russell.
Posted by
Peter Hill
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Feb 22nd, 2026
My condolences to the family. My first Arctic tour, I was crewed with Russ on Bell Canada's CF-YFT. One of the first trips I did was a night time run into George River, landing on the ice, lit up by snowmobile lights. I wondered what I had got myself into. I did more tours with Russ in 1979 where we found and established the LOREX 1979 ice camp, and then returning for almost a month staging out of Alert where we actually stayed on the ice almost the duration of the tour. We did have to evacuate the camp at about 3:00 in the morning when the ice started to break up, and for the aircraft safety, returned to Alert for a few days. After the wind settled down and the ice re-froze, we returned to complete the tour. Fond memories.
Posted by
Paul Jones
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Feb 22nd, 2026
Very sorry to hear this. Many offstrip adventures with Russ in high arctic out of Resolute in the 79'/80's. Great pilot anf all round fella.
Posted by
Pastor Butch
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Feb 24th, 2026
Our condolences and prayers to the family on behalf of the Medina Baptist Church family
Posted by
Stephen Bonin
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Feb 25th, 2026
Honoured to have known and worked with Russ at First Air over the years. He was such a kind pleasant man, R.I.P. Russ and condolences to his family and friends.
Posted by
Gord Hayden
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Feb 26th, 2026
A good heart, a good soul has left our midst and is journeying onward. I sure admire his work and challenges during the years I knew him at Relolute and Iqaluit. Russ was known far and wide by his steady hand at the controls. God bless
Sincere condolences to you Yvonne and all.
Gord and Cindy
Posted by
Mike Kristjanson
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Feb 27th, 2026
My deepest sympathy - Russ was a wonderful person and such a great pilot! Was an honour to work spend time with him!
Posted by
Don Oatman
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Mar 7th, 2026
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Russ. A very kind,soft spoken man.
Russ was a valued member of the No.6 RCAF museum in Dunnville for many years.
He also stored his airplane there for many years.
Our deepest condolences to his family.
