1965
2018
CANISTEO - Michael D. Russell, 52, of North Hornell Street, passed away Wednesday (May 16, 2018) as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident in the Town of Cameron.
Born in Hornell, July 9, 1965, the son of Roy and Nance Russell Herbert, he had resided in Canisteo all his life. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had attended Unity College in Maine. He had been employed at the Birds Eye Plant in Mt. Morris. While in college, Mike was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, a disease he battled for many years. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop #83 in Canisteo where he earned his Eagle Scout Award.
He was predeceased by his father, Roy Herbert.
He is survived by his mother, Nance Herbert of Canisteo; three aunts, Charlotte Russell of Nunda, Arlene Meek of Vestal and Lyda Metcalf of Arkport; and several cousins.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Canisteo.
A Memorial Service will be held as soon as Mike's mother is released from Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., where she is recovering from injuries sustained in the same auto accident.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago IL., 60606 or [email protected]
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Sponsored by Brown & Powers Funeral Home.
My deepest condolence Aunt Nance, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace.
Rest in Peace Micheal
Laura Wood
May 24, 2018
My Condolences to the family, I knew Mike as a good friend in high school we hung out a few times with other friends and had some good times, he will be missed.
Frank Manroe
May 21, 2018
RIP MIke we love you and you will be missed.
Rosemary Gendreau
May 21, 2018
Thoughts and prayers go out to Nance and the family for Michael's loss. And, healing prayers to Nance as she recuperates.
Doug and Jackie Herbert
May 21, 2018
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO AUNT NANCE AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. GEORGE & TERI MERRILL & MOM (MAXINE VILES).
Theresa Merrill
May 20, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of Michael Russell as they mourn the death of their love one Michael. May the words recorded at Psalms 145: 18, 19 warms your hearts and give you comfort Knowing that Our loving father in Heaven cares.
JM
May 19, 2018
Rosemary Gendreau
May 17, 2018
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