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Sutton - Russell R. Erickson, 86, passed peacefully on January 4, 2021 surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his parents, Einar and Marie Erickson.
Russ was a great husband to Frances L. (Listaite) Erickson, loving each other for 58 years. He was the father to daughter Karen Lacasse and husband Rick, son David Erickson and wife Heather, son Joseph Erickson and wife Tami, and grandfather to Elise and Emma Lacasse, Brian Savage, Evan Erickson and Charlotte Erickson.
He is survived by his siblings including sisters Nancy Leclaire and Shirley Courtney and brothers Sonny (Vernon) Erickson, Richard Erickson, and Robert Erickson. Russ also leaves behind several cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Russ served in the United States Army and then worked at Wyman-Gordon for many years as a metallurgist. He was a member of the Worcester Greendale Men's Club. He was a handyman and enjoyed reading, gardening, listening to music, cooking and traveling, especially to Kennebunkport Maine and Cape Cod. He loved coaching and watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
Russ's family will honor and celebrate his life privately. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to: St. Mark's Haiti Fund, 356 Boston Road, Sutton, MA 01590.
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The Cassanelli Family
January 12, 2021
Please know we hold you and your family in our hearts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Such fond memories over the years seeing Grandpa Russ with the girls and our children. His larger than life smile was a warm welcome as we came to see he and Gramma Fran up the hill. Their enthusiasm and love, towards all the neighborhood children, is a cherished gift. He will be forever missed and always loved. We love you Fran and family XO. God Bless.
Joseph Leto
January 12, 2021
I would like to send my deepest sympathy and thoughts. Ruse was a great man and I always look forward to bing in his presents and setting around the wood stove sipping his world famous glogg.
Jen (Salvatore) O'Connor
January 11, 2021
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Richard Donahue
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Jeanne L Salvatore
January 10, 2021
Franny, Karen, David, Joe & Families
Our sincerest heart felt sympathies for the loss of your husband, father, brother, grandfather & best friend.
Russ was a gentle loving and caring man and he adored all is his families. May God guide all of you through these difficult times and may all of Russ's memories be eternal.
Lovingly Jeanne & Billy Salvatore
Diane Lavoie
January 10, 2021
one of the best, RIP Riss, condolences to all the family
Linda LeMay
January 9, 2021
Karen, so very sorry for all of you. sending
Joanne Jacobson
January 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We met as neighbors over 50 years ago. Many good times with the Erickson family. May he rest in peace
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