Richard H. Russell

RUSSELL, Richard H. Passed away peacefully on September 19th in Brunswick Maine at the age of 86. Most recently of Harvard, MA he leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Keyo Ford Russell. He is also survived by a son, Clement Ford Russell of Acton MA, a daughter, Robin Russell of Santa Barbara, CA, 2 grandsons, Jamison Russell of NYC and Clement Russell of Acton, MA and one granddaughter, Madeleine Beebe of Washington DC. As well, he is survived by his older brother Douglas Russell of Honolulu HI. A graduate of Harvard University, he served in the army in Burma as a cryptologist during WW II. Upon his return, he finished his MA degree @ Harvard and then went on to teach History and English at Harvard, Amherst and Tufts before finishing his teaching career as Head of the English Dept. at Dover Sherborn High School in Dover MA. He loved living in Harvard and during his retirement became active as a Trustee for both Fruitlands Museum and for the Harvard Public Library where he worked hard to plan for the building of a new library facility. A kind and thoughtful man, he was known for both his brilliant mind and his incredible wit which was present and formidable until the end! He was beloved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. In leui of flowers, donations can be sent to the Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Rd. Harvard, MA 01451.