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Russell Castle Obituary
He attended Forest Hill High School in West Palm Beach and graduated from Messalonskee High School in Oakland, Maine.
In earlier years with his family he was a dockmaster and assistant manager of Castle Island Camps in Belgrade Lakes, Maine.
In later years he had his own pool service and maintenance business.
Russell loved life and lived it to the fullest.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, and two sons, Adam of Loxahatchee and Grant of Cape Canaveral; his mother and father, Valerie and Horatio; one sister, Victoria, and her two sons, Tyler and Cody of Saco, Maine, and his special friend, Jessica Bolland, and her two sons, Jayden and Christian.
Russell could always light up a room when he walked in and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of life service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home Chapel, 6411 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: the Association for Abused Women and Children, 7110 So. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL and/or the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 133, Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918.
Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home & Cremation Services; West Palm Beach, Fla. 33405
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Memories and Condolences
for Russell Castle
Carol Kurasz
April 18, 2025
I remember the first time Bill brought Russ home from the dealership they both worked at. It was kind of a nasty night and Bill wanted me to feed them dinner since they had worked til closing. Russ´s smile won me over immediately and not too long after I met Dawn when we had a house warming at out new house. I fell in love with Zdawn right off and right away planned an evening out to dinner. Not to long after we moved from Maine and never saw them again even though we knew they were on the other coast from us.
Rita Barbioni
April 18, 2024
Valerie- Myheart goes out to you and knowing you and your husband since1979 , my deepest condolences
Always Rita from when I worked at the camps . Luv ya
Bill & Carol Kurasz
April 18, 2019
He was always happy when he was with us. Especially once he found the love of his life in a pretty girl from England. We missed him once he moved back to Florida from Maine.
May 10, 2011
Dear Valerie and Horatio,
George and I are so very sad to hear of the loss of your son, Russell. To lose one's child is the greatest loss of all...just unimagineable grief. Dear friends, we mourn with you. With love and deepest sympathy, Mary (Sowell) Baldwin and George Baldwin.
Nancy McDaniel
May 1, 2011
Horatio and Valerie - so sorry for your loss. We are never ready to let go of the ones we love no matter the time nor age. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrw.
Lucy Fowler
April 30, 2011
He will be missed, for all the times we shared with him, good memories of what a wonderful & caring person he was i wish he had nor lost contact. gods awaiting with open arms.
Love mike & Lucy
Craig Tietboehl
April 30, 2011
Russ was my best friend. I knew him well as he did me. There's a part of my life that now seems empty, but I know that's not true. For the memories I have I will never forget. Im sad that Russ lost his fight with cancer, but im happy he is no longer suffering.
Philip Mazzilli
April 30, 2011
I am so sorry for not being there today. Russ was a great friend and I have many fond memories. especially him pulling me on stage to sing some STP with him. He truly could light up a room and touched all he met. Ihave thought often of you over the last 10 years where are you, what are you doing? I only wish I had reached out,I could have had some more fun. God bless you brother I'll miss you.
Scott and Robin Gregory
April 29, 2011
Thinking of you and remembering all the "cheerios" you found in our car when you detailed it for us. May God wrap you in His loving arms and provide great comfort to your family.
pierre czernowski
April 28, 2011
it was an honor tobe his friend and help him in his time of need. he is greatly missed, my condolences to his family. love pierre czernowski of hand of mercy
April 27, 2011
I AM EXTREMELY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RUSSELL'S PASTING. I WORKED AT CASTLE ISLAND BACK THEN AND RUSSELL WAS A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND. HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE! I REMEMBER THE SALMON HE CAUGHT ONCE AND GAVE IT TO ME TO FEED AT LEAST 8 PEOPLE. THOSE WERE GREAT DAYS BACK THEN. VAL AND HORATIO YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I WILL NEVER FORGET "RUSSELL". THINKING OF YOU ALL....BUNNY BEENEY, MAINE.
melissa and scott hebert
April 26, 2011
Remembering you always.
melissa and scott hebert
April 26, 2011
Russ will be greatly missed. He was a great friend, and father. We love you Russ. Until we meet again. With much love, Melissa and Scott
Katie Loder Neaverth
April 26, 2011
I knew Russell when I was a teenager in the 80's in Belgrade Lakes. I remember thinking he looked like Steve Perry from Journey! He was fun and funny and I'm so very sad to hear of his death. I hope his family and sons do well and heal with wonderful memories of a great guy.
April 25, 2011
Mary and I will miss Russell.Great sense of humor a great father and he always was there to lend a helping hand.I remember that green '67 Firebird you brought from me and how much you enjoyed working on it.We had a lot of laughs Russ.Wish we could have met Jessica.Thanks for the fishing tips at Castle Island. Our hearts go out to you Horatio,Val,and Vicky.Bill & Mary Anthony Norman,Oklahoma.
Tara LoCastro
April 25, 2011
I remember the parties at my house..Russell was always the last one to leave! In fact, one New Year's Eve, his parents forgot he was there and he ended up staying until his parents came and picked him up the next day! He was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. My sympathies go out to his family. He is now pain-free and with God. Tara LoCastro
Rita Barbioni
April 25, 2011
Russell's family, very sadded to hear of Russell's passing, He along with his family are in my prayers, May the lord watch over the family,,,Love to all Rita Barbioni
rest in peace Russell , you taught me so much years ago with the camps , we had a lot of laughs together,,you will be missed.. to Val & Horatio,, very sorry to hear about this , I will be intouch , your in my prayers,,, love you all
Michael J Denis
April 25, 2011
I remember Russell when he was in my classes in junior high -- he was a bright, charismatic guy who seemed to love life. My sympathies to the family...
April 25, 2011
To all of the Castle family we express our deep sadness over the loss of Russell. We remember and enjoyed him in his younger "Belgrade days." Thinking of you and we extend our sincere condolences.
Beverly & Frank Megill, Belgrade Lakes
April 24, 2011
So sorry to hear of Russell's death. May our God in heaven keep him and comfort his family. I knew Russell at Conniston and Forest Hill. A great guy. RIP
Lisa (Weed) Cope
Scott Chaput
April 24, 2011
Belgrade won't be the same without you. We all have great memories of Castle Island camps and we remember all the good times.
Brody Castle
April 24, 2011
Praying peace and comfort for the family, but happy to know Russell is safe and pain-free in the arms of the Savior. Love you all, Brody & Jeanne Castle
Dave Corson
April 24, 2011
Rest In Peace Russell
william kurasz
April 24, 2011
Carol and I would like to express our sympathies to Dawn and the family. I knew Russ from the automotive business , and also when we were members of the belgrade camp owners association in maine..We had some good times together,,Bill and Carol Kurasz
April 24, 2011
Russell - I didn't really know you except through your Mom and Dad who I know will miss you terribly. You are at peace now. Doris and Ron Murray
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