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BRIAN RUSSELL Obituary
46, of Malden and Medford. Loving son of the late William A. and Theresa (MacDougall) Russell. Beloved brother of Stephen Russell and Mary Collins of Medford, Paul and Elizabeth Russell of West Newbury, Mark and Margaret Russell of Melrose and Scott Russell of Malden. Special uncle to Brendan Tyler, Billy, Meagan and Michael Russell. Brian is also survived by his special aunts Mary Russell, Callie May and Claire Brodeur, by the New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) family at Loon Mountain and by special friends Linda Whittle, Hal Sandstrom and David Blinkhorn. While legally blind, Brian became an accomplished skier and coach at Loon Mountain and travelled to Breckinridge, Steamboat, Aspen and other western mountains in search of fresh powder. He climbed Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington and skied the little headwall. He participated in Community Boating on the Charles River and lived a full and active life. Brian was a longtime employee of the Social Security Administration and he enjoyed helping other people. Before losing his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa, he was a Greater Boston League All-Star in high school football and a participant in the Harry Agganis Football Classic. Brian was awarded a football scholarship at Northeast Oklahoma State University. Relatives & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford on Saturday Aug. 25th at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN on Friday Aug. 24th from 4-8 PM only. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New England Disabled Sports program (NEDS) c/o PO Box 26, Lincoln, NH 03251 or at www.nedisabledsports.org/donate . For an online guestbook & directions visit
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Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN RUSSELL
Mike Lemieux
August 15, 2021
I will always remember Brian for his big heart and love of life and laughter. He is often in my mind and heart.
Peter Keller
August 20, 2013
It has been a year since Brain left us. I still miss our talks about politic/economy. I miss his up beat attitude. You have tough many a life,Brain T. Russell. May your spirit live on.
Gina M
September 17, 2012
Brian -
Your laugh and presence is greatly missed. You were loved by many!
Lauren Cronin-Wilkens
August 28, 2012
He was a wonderful person full of laughs and life. With my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Trudy Jennings
August 26, 2012
To Mark and Margaret and your family
I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved family member He Sounds like he was very special. With Deepest Sympathy
Bill and Trudy Jennings
August 25, 2012
Brian: Sorry about the times I forgot to tell you we were at the top of the lift. Thanks for being understanding most of the time and teaching me how to be a better coach. Thanks for sharing your big heart with me. Always remembered with love, Ranger Tammy
August 24, 2012
Brian was such a friendly guy. He loved life. I am sure he is enjoying seeing the sites in heaven.
Eileen, Sean, Molly and Christopher Whittle
Jen & Tom Sutton
August 24, 2012
Brian, you will be missed. You always brought a smile to my face as well as a good laugh. Your sense of humor and your heart were bigger than life. Rest in peace.
Teri Hollingsworth
August 24, 2012
Brian, we will miss you so much @ Loon/Gordi's. I will always think of you when I see a sign, Fish Fry, all you can eat. It always makes me smile.
Love George & Teri
Peter Keller
August 23, 2012
Brian, I will miss you at Loon .Mt and in the great room at the Lodge. You always brightened my day with your sunny personality. Now, you are carving turns in heaven.
Cindy hammond
August 23, 2012
Brian,
I will miss your warm friendly laugh, you had an amazing ability to make friends everywhere you went - all of Lincoln in the winter was your extended family. I know you are forever skiing quiet white beautiful snow.
Mike (Santa) Lemieux
August 23, 2012
Brian was an inspiration to so many.
Quick to laugh and joke, and that hearty laugh will never be forgotten. Enjoy the afterlife my friend.
Keith Wortzman
August 23, 2012
Brian,
You were an outstanding friend, a terrific roommate and and you had a heart of pure gold! You touched so many lives along the way including my own. Winters will not the same with out you, but we know you will be skiing up in heaven. May you always rest in peace my friend!
August 23, 2012
Brian was an amazing man, who gave so much of himself to helping others. Many people have said, they "helped" Brian with little things in life, but now realize that truly Brian was the one helping them. Brian taught us so much about enjoying life, and not letting a disability get him down. Duc, Alexander and I enjoyed being your friend Brian. I take comfort in thinking about all the things that you can see in heaven...Enjoy those sights!
Haley Plifka
August 23, 2012
Friendliest guy you will ever meet. Always made me laugh :)
Wendy Eldredge
August 22, 2012
Thinking of Brian with love.
Mike McCabe
August 22, 2012
Brian was a wonderful guy who inspired many people. He inspired me to get involved with NE Disabled Sports and was largely responsible for teaching me how to guide a visually impaired skier. He will be missed, not just for the inspiration he provided and the many things he brought to NEDS, but for his big heart and friendship.
RIP Brian.
Gregg Obuchowski
August 22, 2012
You taught me how to lead with confidence.
Judy Harrington
August 22, 2012
I shared my locker life with two extraordinary men named Brian, one has left. We will miss you.
Duc Powers
August 22, 2012
I will miss you riding my tails and walking you into low hanging signs...sometimes on purpose. Ski in peace and enjoy the views big guy.
MaryEllen "max" Maxey
August 22, 2012
It has been my sincere blessing to have been able to say Brian was my friend. I truly believe all that met and knew him not only admired him but loved him for being nicest, funniest, and biggest hearted big guy. Skiing with Brian was an epic day no matter what the conditions....Brian was just. Happy to have snow under is feet and friends covering his back. Rest in peace my friend and I'll see you soon.....and bring my powder skies!
Paul Lamm
August 22, 2012
Brain rest in peace, sure your now skiing heavenly power.
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