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Apr 18, 1957 - Feb 14, 2026
Barb and Julia, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. God bless you. Eddie, may you rest in peace.
Jill Bestor Wheeler
February 20, 2026 | Dexter, NY
Eddie was truly one of the Good Guys in our graduating class of 1975. We met through sports as teammates and became friends. Ed was a humble person and always a hard worker and true friend. He was always the go to guy for friends and family to get their vehicles serviced and have a nice chat. Over the past few decades when traveling from the Buffalo area I'd stop by the station to see Ed and his crew. I'd drop off donuts, a pizza, sometimes a case of cold pops for my pal steady Eddie. I was...
Dave Brennan
February 19, 2026 | Penfield, NY | Friend
Barb and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Eddie. He was a great guy, took care of us well and always made us laugh. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers and remember him always.
May you find peace, Todd and Kathy
Kathy and Todd Schofield
February 18, 2026 | Adams Center, NY | Friend
We are very sad to hear of Eddie passing. Ed was a great guy who loved to laugh and to make others do the same. I remember Ed best from our days playing football. He was a tough competitor and would never back down from a challenge.
Ed will be missed by many but most importantly by his family. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and hope that Ed’s good nature and happy spirit will remain with all who knew him.
Steven Roux
February 18, 2026 | Baldwinsville, NY | Friend
So sad to hear this news. So many great childhood memories of Eddie. A great teammate.
My sincere condolences to his family. He was a great guy.
Jim LaPlante
February 18, 2026 | Warwick, NY | Classmate
Ed was one of the good guys! He would always make you smile. He was a great friend for many years. Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Rest in peace my old friend. Leonard Boyce
LEONARD BOYCE
February 17, 2026 | DEXTER, NY | Friend
I lived on cooper street back behind the gas station and I always took my vehicles in for Eddie to fix. This breaks my heart I just adored Eddie! He took such good care of me I am gonna miss him! I am sending lots of love to his family and my condolences. Cindy Bushaw (Collins)
Cindy Bushaw
February 17, 2026 | Watertown, NY, NY | Friend
Ed was a great guy. May he rest in peace.
He was a guy that would make you feel good. You would leave his place of business with a smile on your face.
He was the best in the City.
Joe Oleary
February 16, 2026 | Fort Mill, SC
Ed was a great and fair and kind man. I took my car to him for many years and they always did great work at an honest price. It was nice to run into him a few times after his retirement around Chaumont. Prayers to his family during this season of loss
Beth Mac
February 16, 2026
Edward Allen Russell, Chaumont, passed away on February 14, 2026 at Samaritan Medical Center under the loving care of his family and staff at Samaritan Medical Center. He was 68 years old.
Born on April 18, 1957 in Watertown, Edward was a son to Harold E. and Margaret (Narrow) Russell. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1975. In 1989, Ed took over the business Harold E. Russell and son until his retirement in 2021. To the community, he was a familiar face and steady presence. For years, his gas station was more than a stop along the road- it was a place of connection. People didn’t just stop for gas; they stopped because they felt welcomed, known and valued.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Andrew Lambert; and his sisters, Jane Ayen, Carol (Elbert) Narrow, and Sherry Russell. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, Edward was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Douglas Ayen.
Calling hours will be Friday, February 20th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at the Reed and Benoit Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home Saturday, February 21st beginning at 11:00am. Burial will be held at the families convenience in the spring.
A special thank you to the 5th floor staff at Samaritan Medical Center, namely Dr. Zvornicana, Dr. Simpson, Joey, Maggie, Jaylene and MaryAnn.
Memorial Donation may be made to the Northern New York Community Foundation, 131 Washington Street, Watertown, New York 13601 to be applied towards a scholarship in his name for an auto mechanic student.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.
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