Golf Forums - It is with sad regret that Russell Gambrill Passed Away today 4th March

It is with deep regret I report the passing of one of the "Epping Bandits", Russell Gambrill this morning 4th March. Russell lost his brave battle agaist an aggresive pancreatic and liver cancer. He passed away peacfully in hospital. He will be sadly missed by many who knew him. We offer our deepest sympathies to his family.

 So sad,he was a gentleman.I played with Russell many
times and always such good fun.I will miss him but never forget him.

Sad news, always enjoyed playing with Russ, you never had a boring day when he was with you.

Hi David,

 David, 
Please forward my condolences to his family.
I think I met Russell once or twice and I remember his lovely smile & friendly face.

Brigitte

 Swore every other word, wore outrageous trousers, loved his golf and was great fun to play with. Will miss him enormously. 

Adios Russell!

 Very sad news. I will miss him loads - great company and good fun to be with.

Dennis

Gone but never forgotten.He really was a larger than life character.He was so happy last year that his game was improving but when he had a bad round 'boy' did you know it.Rest in peace Russ x

Sad to here this! Good bye Russell! I hope you`re in a better place!

 Russell was a nice bloke. We had a few games, i always enjoyed his company

I shall always have fond memories of Russsell, and his smile when he par'd a long par 5 hole was enough to brighten even the dullest day. Yes language almost as colourful as his trousers but he had a good word for most and a repertoire of humour that bought a laugh in most situations. I remember Cheshunt Park golf (7th Hole) and after 6 holes of dubious distinction - when he couldn't put a thing... A large Crow swooped onto his Trolley, unzipped a pocket and stole chocolate, before zipping the bag back up. Russell - somewhat, aggrieved let fly with a torrent of verbiosity - and aimed his putter in a 'Rory McIlrory like fashion' at the thieving bird.. needless to say he missed and managed to bend his putter in the process. Strangely though Russell began to make every putt from then on in..

Anyway - Epping bandits will no doubt raise a glass and a Bacon and Marmalade Sandwich at the Puddleduck Cafe... A fond farewell to a decent bloke...

 Russell will never be forgotten, it was always a pleasure and enjoyable to play with him,too many stories to tell, but my favourite was on the par 3 18th at Darenth, when after a poor tee shot he shanked the next towards the club house where the bride and family were having photos. R.I..P

Russells's cremation is 25th March at 3.15pm City of London Cemetery and Crematorium at Aldersbrook Road Manor Park, London E12 5DQ

 Didn't know Russ for too long but I thoroughly enjoyed his company whenever the Bandits met. A thoroughly decent geezer, and one who will be dearly missed. RIP mate, and Godbless.

 Stunned to read this, haven't played for a while and had no idea that Russ was ill. Very sad news. 

 Words can't explain how gutted i am at such sad news... Played many a game with Russ & enjoyed everyone. My thoughts are with his family 

Very shocked to hear about Russ's death. I send my condolences to his family

 He will certainly be missed, That smile/grin never forgotten 

/ Rightly said he will always be remembered, how can one forget his charming smile....