Tributes paid to popular Wishaw Boys' Brigade leader who died on his 50th birthday

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Tributes have been paid to a popular Boys' Brigade leader who tragically passed away last month.Stuart Russell died on April 28, which was his 50th birthday.Mr Russell dedicated his life to the BBs, having joined the 2nd Wishaw company when he was just five years old.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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I remember how happy he was."Stuart mainly worked with the Anchor Boys who are the youngest group, but he enjoyed working in the Company Section with the older boys too."Mr Russell