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RUSSELL OLSON Obituary

OLSON, Russell W. Of Walpole, passed peacefully on March 16, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Sara "Sally" (Andrews) of 56 years. Devoted father of Samuel Olson and his wife Patti of Stratham, New Hampshire and Craig Olson of Worcester. Cherished brother of Jean Olson of Concord, Alan Olson and his wife Ann of Naples, Florida, and Anne Deardon of Concord. Loving "PA" of Holly, Ashley, and Aimee. Also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday evening from 4-7 PM at the Alexander F. Thomas and Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common Street, WALPOLE, relatives and friends invited. Interment will be private at families request. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander F. Thomas and Sons FH Walpole 508-668-0154

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2023.

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Ed Bendinelli

May 30, 2023

Just read of Russell's passing. Living here in Texas, I occasionally check out the obits in the Walpole Times and saw his name there today. Growing up, my house was on the corner of East Street & Eastover Rd. House used to be red and had a white picket fence on two sides. The Nelsons had the house on the corner across from our house. The Olsons had the big house on the top of the Eastover Rd. There weren't any other houses on Eastover Rd at that time. We used to play in the woods down behind the Olson's house. I left Walpole in 1959 to join the Air Force so have not seen Russell since but I do have fond memories of our childhood together. My sincere condolences to Alan, Ann and Jean and the extended Olson family. RIP Russell.

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