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Edward G. "Big Ed" Russ III

Edward Russ Obituary

Edward G. 'Big Ed' Russ III of Lowell, painter; 43 LOWELL Edward G. "Big Ed" Russ III, 43, of Lowell, died Friday evening, October 17, at Saints Medical Center in Lowell, after a long illness. Born in Malden, MA, July 6, 1965, he was the son of Martha (Pratt) Russ of Lowell and Edward G. Russ and his step-mother Adele Russ of North Wales, PA. Mr. Russ was employed as a painter for ACE & Sons Painting Company. Besides his mother, father and step-mother, Mr. Russ is survived by two sisters, Donna Guilfoyle and her husband, Richard of Shapleigh, Maine, and Patricia Russ of Everett, MA; two brothers, Edward Russ, Jr. of Germany, and Richard Russ of Houston, Texas; two nephews, Richard and Christopher Guilfoyle; a niece, Garrie Guilfoyle of Hudson, NH; and his best friends, Chris and Yvonne Arcand of Lowell. RUSS Funeral services were held privately. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME (978 or 866) 458-8768.

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Published by Lowell Sun from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2008.

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November 16, 2009

a year has come and gone it seems like only yesterday you left us i still see your face hear your voice and call your name from now on my life will never be the same miss you love donna

July 9, 2009

hapy birthday eddie i love you and miss you donna

Patricia Russ

November 18, 2008

Sorry, I never got to come face to face with you but I will always remember the times I called you and you would always try to cheer me up. But I will always remember you as the good looking one. From your Sister I will miss our talks.

Edward Russ Jr.

November 16, 2008

Hey good looking one wish we had met sooner, it was a very nice time we spent together. Will miss you very much. Your brother Ed Jr. the old one.

Edward & Adele Russ

November 13, 2008

Your father & I miss you very much and think back at the great time you and your brother Ed, Jr. had teasing him when you were both here for a visit, you are always in our hearts and on our minds and we can still recall your favorite response over the phone, announcing "it's the good looking one". rest in peace and may God be with you always. Love Dad & Adele

donna guilfoyle

November 5, 2008

mom and ithink about you everyday but we know you are without pain now but that does not stop how much we will always love and miss you donna

Chris Guilfoyle

October 29, 2008

Uncle Ed and I always had a good time giving each other a hard time about who was better looking (I am). I certainly can't forget that he saved me from drowning when I was a kid.

Chris Guilfoyle

October 29, 2008

Whenever i was with Uncle Ed I always smiled at everything he said. I will miss him
Love Chris

Shari Guilfoyle

October 29, 2008

I only new Uncle Eddie for a brief time but he sure did light up Marissa’s face when she met him for the first time. They were very cute together. I know that he is in a better place now. Just knowing that he is pain free is a relief. We sure will miss you Uncle Eddie.
Love Shari

donna GUILFOYLE

October 27, 2008

i will miss you everyday my heart breaks at your loss i will hold your memories forever my lil brother edddie love donna

Alyssa Odams

October 27, 2008

I had fun with you Uncle Ed! Remember lifting me up to clean Nana's ceiling fan? I hope you are happy now and not sick anymore.
Love Alyssa

Candace Stillman

October 25, 2008

My husband and I will always remember this very gentle man with a smile on his face. We wish the family peace. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Candace and Richard Stillman

martha russ

October 25, 2008

my prayers will be with you forever..Edward-O...I love and miss you so very much....love Mama


martha russ--mother of Edward

Karen Gauthier

October 25, 2008

We'll miss you "Big Ed" RIP

Karen & Richard Gauthier

Kelly Fortin

October 24, 2008

To the Russ family I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, he was a great person and a funny one too. I worked with Ed at D'youville Manor as an aid many years ago. I'll miss ya, but go in peace.

joann

October 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Garrie Guilfoyle

October 23, 2008

We will miss you Uncle Ed!!
Love Garrie

DONNA GUILFOYLE

October 23, 2008

I LOVE YOU EDDIE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LITTLE EDDIE MY EDDIE SPAGATTI LOVE DONNA,I HOPE YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW

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