Robert Russell

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DANVERS—Robert L. Russell, Sr., 68, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Eileen S. (Crotty) Russell, with whom he shared nearly 49 years of marriage. Born in Danvers on Feb. 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Vernon and Margaret (Knowles) Russell. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Holten High School, Class of 1960. For forty years, Mr. Russell was employed by Eastern Propane and New England Gas Systems. A lifelong resident of the Tapleyville section of Danvers, he was a coach with Danvers Youth Hockey and Danvers National Little League for many years. He was a member of the Polish Club in Danvers and the Franco-American Club in Beverly. For more than ten years, he had participated in the North Shore Cancer Walk. In addition to his wife, he leaves a daughter, Bonnie Bilodeau and her husband Robert of Seabrook, NH, a son, Robert “Boo” Russell, Jr. and his wife Susan of Danvers, his sisters and brother, Priscilla Nickerson, Peggy Mscisz, Alice McGrath, Edna Choquette, Kathleen Cross, and Vernon C. Russell, Jr., his grandchildren, Wesley and Krysta Bilodeau, Cortney Carlson, and Alison Emerzian, 2 great-grandchilden, Grace Rose Lawler and Shannon Emerzian, and many nieces and nephews and a loving extended family. He was predeceased by his sister and brothers, Shirley Robbins and Clarence and Kenneth Russell. His Funeral Service will be Monday, June 14, 2010 at 1PM in the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16 Sylvan St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Donations in Mr. Russell’s memory may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 or the North Shore Cancer Center, 102 Endicott St., Danvers, MA 01923.

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  1. Eileen & Family, My heart aches for your loss. May your wonderful family memories ease your sorrow. Take Care

  2. Eileen, Boo and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Bob was such a special man and I’m sure you will always share many wonderful memories of him. I thought the world of him, he was an absolute sweetheart. Love to you all! Kathy Mscisz

  3. Eileen, our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May Bob rest in peace and it was always a pleasure to see him. The memories that you both made will last a lifetime.

  4. Eileen & Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy from your family at Sensitech. We are sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers. Best, Cheryl

  5. When the clouds part and a ray of sun shines through We look to the sky; and think of you. You see our tears and feel our ache We breathe you in with each breath we take There is no need to miss, what is not gone For you are right here, where you belong You are the suns warmth on our face Guiding us through this dark place You are the whisper of the wind through the night. That gentle sparkle in a stars light You are the colours of the rainbow after a summers rain Dazzling, vivid colours, nothing could ever tame You are the elegance found after a first snow That small, beautiful,blinding glow You made your own path from the start And we continue to carry your footprints on our heart When we stop to think of all we miss Look around and think of this Something so special & rare could never fade & That is how we know you stayed Because when the clouds part and that ray of sun shines through We will smile, knowing that glimmer is you. We will miss you Uncle Bob, may you rest in peace.

  6. Kathy and Kelley, I’m very sorry to hear about Robert. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Melody

  7. Stan and the kids and I are so sad your gone, but you will never be forgotten, we have alot of memories and happy times. You are at peace now and in a beautiful peaceful place. Love Cindy

  8. Dear Eileen, Bonnie and Boo, Our deepest sympathies at the passing of Bob from the McKinnon family. We have so many wonderful memories of Bob’s laughter coming from our kitchen in Danvers, skating in your back yard and the many weekends at the hockey rink. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Denise


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