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Donald Russell Obituary

BERLIN Donald F. Russell Jr., 56, of Berlin, died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Marlborough Hospital. He was born in Marlborough, son of Donald F. Russell Sr. of Berlin, and predeceased by his mother, Shirley (Parker) Russell. He was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School in Boylston, and was presently employed as a truck driver for Casaceli Trucking Co. of Hudson. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Besides his father, he is survived by his brother, Brian Russell of Berlin, and his sister, Donna Rock of Summerville, SC. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at noon in the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. (www.tighehamilton.com), 50 Central St., Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, prior to the service in the funeral home.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Kimberly O'Connor & Family

November 16, 2008

Hello just sitting thinking of you, and how much we miss you

Joyce and Mike

October 11, 2008

So sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. A very generous soul. Our first "drop-in" fire at camp was his and though we were new he made us feel like one of the gang right away.
Our warmest sympathies to the rest of his friends and family.

Kimberly, Roger, Stephon, Courtney O'Connor & Austin Stitzinger

October 9, 2008

We Are All Sorry to hae you not with us anymore, We will miss and love you lots.

Fran & Curtis Stitzinger

October 9, 2008

Sorry to here you are not with us any more we will miss you a lot. love to your family Curtis & Fran Stitzinger

October 9, 2008

donny we will miss you
maryanne&mike rebeiro
leominster,ma

Skip & Jackie

October 8, 2008

Donnie came into our lives for a short time, but the fond memories will be everlasting. We share your sorrow.

spencer mussman

October 8, 2008

I camped with Donny. He was allways there to help you if you needed it. A true friend. Spencer Mussman

Henry Wheeler Jr.

October 8, 2008

Sorry to hear of Dons Passing. Sincere condolences to Family & Friends

Christine & Scott Hunter

October 8, 2008

My deepest condolences. I hope that you find some comfort in the following poem.

Dont' stand by my grave and weep,
For I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond's glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
In the soft hush of the morning light
I am the swift bird in flight.
Don't stand by my grave and cry,
I am not there,
I did not die.

Unknown Native American Author

Love Derek Russell and
Scott & Christine Hunter

Mark & Pattie Andre

October 8, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Edward Forbes

October 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Lisa Hassett

October 8, 2008

Sorry for you loss our prayers go out to you and your family. Lisa,Jaime and Nicholas Hassett

October 8, 2008

Uncle Donnie,

You will be missed by many...

Justine and Christopher

Deborah Phillips

October 8, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Kimberly O'Connor

October 8, 2008

We Are sad to hear about your passing. Everything we can do please let me know. Are deepest Soars is with you.

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