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He resided in Salem, Massachusetts, and was born in Sagamihara, Japan on a U.S. military base. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he graduated from Tara High School in 1978 and is also a USNAVY Veteran.
He worked as a security guard and private investigator and was known for his giving heart, sharp mind and unwavering curiosity. Favorite bible verse 1 Corinthians 2:9.
He is survived by his beloved sisters, Cheryl Thibodeaux Dufour (husband Chris), Laurie Mathis; his nieces, Leanne Lejeune (Dustin), Laney Dufour and Caitlin Aucoin; his nephews, Chase and Chandler Dufour. He also leaves behind two great-nieces, Raelee Havard and Madison Spurgeon and two great-nephews, Sawyer Lejeune and Jacob Hagen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Weston J. Thibodeaux and Bonnie M. Richard.
John Russell was cremated and ashes to be buried beside his Mother, Bonnie M. Richard at Bellevue Cemetery in Opelousas, Louisiana at a later date.
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Pam Collins
June 30, 2025
Cheryl, Chris and family, I am sending my condolences and prayers on the behalf of the Collins family. Wayne, Mark, Debbie and I (Pam). We all knew Russell because we grew up across the street in the neighborhood. Cheryl, I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers love and prayers and God bless you and keep you, your friend always, Pam
Cheryl Dufour
June 5, 2025
Wearing the t-shirt i sent him for his birthday.
Cheryl Dufour
June 5, 2025
Just a few mementos
Cheryl Dufour
June 5, 2025
I think about Russell everyday and can't believe he passed this soon. He is the most loving and giving person, even his friends in Massachusetts said so.
I didn't enjoy visiting Salem without him, but everyone there was friendly and helpful.
I can still hear him say "Heyyyy Cherie!" The great thing is we talked a lot this year. I will always remember him saying to Chris and I-- "don't forget to do something fun."
My hope is that he is safe and at peace in the presence of Jesus and we will all be together again. I will sign off with the saying we always said before we hung up the phone, "Bye for now" I Love you so much brother. Rest in the peace of Jesus.
Cheryl
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