Clayton-Russell-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Faith Funeral Home - Morrisville

Clayton Russell

Nov 3, 1930 - Jan 2, 2015

Guest Book

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He was such a wonderful man. Thoughts and prayers.

I will always remember Clayt's sense of humor. He always seemed in good spirits

Denise - My heart goes out to you and your family. I know you loved your Dad dearly and he will be missed. God bless you and your family

Denise- I've had so many thoughts about your dad and that first bag of chocolates he shared. That's the Clayt I will always remember fondly.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Denise, Frog and Amelia
We lost a good one but you all need to find peace in the fact that you did everything you could for him, He loved you all deeply as you did him and he is now at peace and pain free.
Love Mom and Dad --Elmer and Clarice

So sorry for your loss. He was a good man and will be missed.
Maureen and Julian

To the Russell family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your father and are thinking about you during this sad time.

so sorry for the loss of Clate. He was a wonderful person, and we all loved him. Maureen and Julian

Diane; We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was a great person with such a great personality.

Obituary

Clayton's Obituary

Clayton RussellHyde Park-Clayton Russell, 84, died peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Forest Hill Residential Care Home in Hyde Park. He was born November 3, 1930 in Waterville, the son of Charles M. and Isabelle Burns Russell. He married Beverly Harvey on April 28, 1951 and they were happily married for 52 years.Clayton was a master electrician and retired from the Vermont Electric Co-op after 28 years of service. He loved being with his family, hunting, fishing, sugaring and playing bingo, games and cards. He was a true "Vermont chatter box", he could strike up a conversation with anyone. He is survived by his children, Diane Bettis; Darla Wells and husband, Wayland, II; Darin Russell and wife, Sara; Denise Durivage and husband, Elmer, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Carole Russell; grandchildren, Christopher, Renae, Isabelle, Daniel, Alex, Amelia, Grace, Reeve and Jolene; twin great-grandchildren, David and Ivy; brothers, Burr Russell and wife, Joan; Charlie Russell and wife, Laura; sisters, Cathy Machia and Betty Rooney; brother-in-law, Glendon McNally; sister-in-law, Zona Bryce and numerous nieces and nephews. Clayton was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Beverly; a son, David; grandchildren, Jacob and Russell Durivage; sister, Ruby McNally and brother, Louis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the spring in Evergreen Ledge Cemetery in Johnson.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Clayton's memory may be made to Forest Hill Residential Care Home, 213 Clark Drive, Hyde Park, VT 05655. He lived here for six years and the staff became part of his family. He and his children adored them all. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting faithfh.net.

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