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William Millett Obituary
TEWKSBURY
William "Russell" Millett, age 71, a lifelong resident of Tewksbury, passed away at Sunny Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation in Chelmsford on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
Born in Tewksbury on August 12, 1949, he was the son of former Tewksbury Fire Department Captain, the late Frederick R. Millett, Sr. and the late Edith (Blackburn) Millett, and was the older brother to the late Frederick R. Millett, Jr.
"Russell" attended Tewksbury schools and graduated from Tewksbury Memorial High School in 1967.
Following high school, Russell served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
Russell served the community of Tewksbury as a Firefighter for many years, as well as enjoying a talent for carpentry and home renovation that lasted long into his retirement from the Fire Department. During his years, he worked alongside many area building contractors and assisted numerous local families with their remodeling projects.
Russell was affiliated with the Tewksbury American Legion Post # 259 and the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge # 2070.
He enjoyed spending the cold winter months in Bonita Springs, Florida, but was always glad to come home to his beloved Town of Tewksbury to catch up on things with his many friends, fellow firefighters, and his buddies at Cutters Auto Body.
Russell is survived by his nephew, Erik C. Millett and his wife Jenn, and their daughter Simone, all of Wakefield; his sister-in-law, Jane (Cipriano) (Jackson) Millett, of Saugus, and her sons Ivan and Adam Jackson; his aunt, Alice V. Mac-Donald of Salem, NH; his uncle Emmett Millett of Tewksbury; also numerous cousins, extended family members and friends.
Calling hours are Wednesday, June 16, from 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. His funeral procession will begin on Thursday, June 17, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service at 10 a.m. at Tewksbury Cemetery, 172 East St., Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations honoring his memory be made to the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial at www.mafirememorial.org. For directions to funeral home see www.farmeranddee.com
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Mike and Linda Monaghan
August 3, 2021
So very sad to read of Russell´s passing, he was a very pleasant nice person, we knew him in Bonita Springs. Our sympathy to his family.
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Bob Woods Jr
June 16, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Russell’s passing.My Dad Bob Woods of Wilmington FireDepartment and Russell’s Dad,Fred Millet of Tewksbury FireDepartment were very close Friends for many yrs.Both the Woods Family’s and Millet Family’s became very close.Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Russell’s Family and Friends at this difficult time.Rest in Peace Brother.Bob Woods Jr
william dowling
June 14, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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