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Russell Williams Obituary
He was born in Waterville on June 13, 1959, the eldest son of R. Walter and Bernadette Hart Williams. Russell graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1977, and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Maine at Farmington, class of 1981.
During his lifetime, Russell greatly enjoyed American history and was passionate about ships of all types, which he discovered as a child while visiting the USS State of Maine. He especially loved luxurious ocean liners like the Queen Mary, the Titanic and the Mauritania, along with the hardworking World War II freighters. He was also an avid collector of stamps and coins.
He was predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his brother, Herbert, of Waterville; his sister, Diana "Helen" of Los Angeles; his brother, Dwynn and his wife, Alison; and special niece Rebecca of Clinton.
He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and his very special aunt, Suzanne.
At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass to celebrate Russell's life will be scheduled for this spring at Corpus Christi Parish at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Russell Williams
Anne-Marie & Larry Thibodeau
March 26, 2009
My husband and I want to send our condolences to the Williams family. Diana was my bestfriend in junior high and Herb played a large part in getting Larry and me together. You are a wonderful family and my heart goes out to all of you.
Aldia Mullen
March 10, 2009
To the family of Russell. I when to school with him sorry for your lost.
Pete Bosse
March 6, 2009
Suzanne & Family: I've known Russell as a collector for about 20 years. We've done business through the years, but became friends as time went by. He was a real nice guy. I marveled at his knowledge about the things he collected and the movies he enjoyed. I enjoyed hearing stories about the motel he was working at before he became disabled, and he enjoyed hearing stories about when my son worked in a motel. I looked forward to reading his long, flowery letters with perfect penmanship. He was always interested in how members of my family were doing. My wife and I were blessed to spend over an hour with him at the hospital on February 7 when he was having one of his better days. Thank you, Sue, for alerting us to where he was. He will remain in our prayers, and we also pray for his family mourning his death.
Doris Desautel
March 6, 2009
Suzanne and Perley, The Williams Family, and most especially Russell, are so furtunate to have you in their lives. Russell's passing was made so much easier with your support.
God bless you all.
Paula Poulin
March 5, 2009
I attended high school with Russell and remember him as a very kind young man. My thoughts are with the Williams family.
Anne Abbe Smith
March 4, 2009
I was fortunate enough to reconnect with Russell in the hospital on Dec. 26th. I had not seen Russell since graduation from WHS, over 30 yrs. ago. Russ remembered EVERYTHING from our school days, including the SS France Ship I traveled on when I was 12 yrs. old. He knew more about that ocean liner than the crew that worked on it! Russell was a unique individual and had a memory bank that was always full. Sorry Russ didn't make it to his 50th birthday as he wanted but he can stay 49 forever and the rest of can never do that. Please know Russ had many friends in his graduating class of 1977. We will miss you Mr. Williams, god bless.
Cathi Lee
March 4, 2009
My very best to Russell's family. I graduated from Waterville High School with Russell and remember him as a very kind, gentle and funny person. Please accept my condolences.
Leo Caron
March 4, 2009
To The Williams Family,
Dwynn Williams is part of my railroad family. I called Dwynn this morning to offer my condolences to him and to his family for the loss of his brother. May the spirit of Russel live long in his family.
Sincerely,
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