Russell worked at a local gas station on Maine Street in Brunswick and the Varney Mill for a few years before making his career move to join the United States Air Force in 1942. Also in 1942, before being deployed, he met his soul mate, Anita Tute, the woman he knew he would spend his life together with. “Wait for me” he said and on October 6, 1945 the couple was married and made their home in Brunswick.
Russell was employed at Cushman Delivery, retiring in the mid 80’s, and in the 90’s went back to work for Cottle’s Supermarkets retiring many years later
Russell was a family man, it was something that was very important to him, there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was an avid sports fan, ice hockey, being his favorite. The Bruins was the team of choice for him. The Red Sox was another team of his, as well as the Patriots. If there was a game on, he was watching, until his team was on the losing end; then off went the tube.
Russell was a kind man with a big heart for everyone he met. He will be sadly missed.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Anita Bernier who passed in 2005, his daughter, Melita Bernier who passed in 1984, and a sister, Muriell Roy who passed in 2002.
Russell leaves behind a nephew and niece, David and Robin Roy of Brunswick and their children, Leanne Foster of Oxford, Leslie Dumais of Scarborough and Brian Roy of Brunswick.
If you would like to make a donation in Russell’s name, the family has requested that be done to: St. John, the Baptist Church, 132 McKee Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011.
A graveside service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery in Brunswick in the spring of 2012.
The family wishes to send out a special thanks to the wonderful and caring neighbors, they made it possible for Russell to stay in his home until the time of his death. Thank You!
To share your thoughts and condolences with Russell’s family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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