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Richard Russell

Birth	:	1833
Death	:	16 Feb 1935 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Christ Anglican Church Cemetery, New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.7364300, -64.4563200
Inscription	:	His sons in the same cemetery - RUSSELL - William I. 1867 - 1942 Leverette W. 1879 - 1948 Edgar S. 1871 - 1947 Herbert W. 1878 - 1952
Description	:	New Ross' Grand Old Man Passes, Aged 101 Bridgewater Bulletin 1935 The death occurrd on Saturday afternoon, February 16th, of Richard Russell at his residence after a few weeks illness at the advanced age of 101 years. This grand old man was beloved by all, old and young alike which was evidenced by the very large number who attended the funeral held on Monday afternoon from his late residence to Christ Church, of which he was a faithful member even until the last two years when his health in general began rapidly to fail. He was a familiar figure twice... Read More	New Ross' Grand Old Man Passes, Aged 101 Bridgewater Bulletin 1935 The death occurrd on Saturday afternoon, February 16th, of Richard Russell at his residence after a few weeks illness at the advanced age of 101 years. This grand old man was beloved by all, old and young alike which was evidenced by the very large number who attended the funeral held on Monday afternoon from his late residence to Christ Church, of which he was a faithful member even until the last two years when his health in general began rapidly to fail. He was a familiar figure twice a year at Christmas and Easter, taking part in the services he loved so much and worshipping Him who gave him life so long as to pass the century mark. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. P.G. Corbin. His wife predeceased him many years ago. Five sons and five daughters survive, Edgar, Herbert, William,and Leverett, all of New Ross; and Joseph of Lynn, Mass.; Mrs. Benjamin Baroni, Mrs. Anson Elliott, Mrs. Bern Baroni, all of New Ross; Mrs. Clara Truslow of New Britain, Conn.; and Mrs. John Morse of Lynn, Mass; two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Harris of New Ross, and Mrs. Louisa Collins of Leominster; also 26 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Interment was in Christ Church Cemetery. With thanks to Rosemary Rafuse. Feb. 1935 From the scrapbook of Frances M. Keddy New Ross, Feb. 21 - The oldest citizen of New Ross, Richard Russell, passed away Saturday at his residence after a few weeks illness at the advanced age of 101 years. He was a grand old man, taking an interest in everything about him and did his daily tasks without fail until the last two years when his eyesight, hearing and health began to fail. He was a favorite with all who knew him and old and young alike enjoyed a visit with him. Surviving are five sons and five daughters, Joseph of Lynn, Mass., William, Leverett, Edgar and Herbert of New Ross; Mrs. Clara Truslow of New Britain, Conn., Mrs. John Morse of Lynn, Mass., Mrs. Anson Elliott, Mrs. Bern Baroni and Mrs. Benj. Baroni of New Ross and Mrs. Louisa Collins of Leominster; 26 grandchildren and about 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his residence to Christ church, of which he was a valued member. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. P.G. Corbin and was attended by a very large number who came to pay their last respects to an esteemed citizen. Interment took place in the old church cemetery beside his wife who predeceased him many years ago. With thanks to Vernon Keddy.

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Richard Russell's memorial is located at: Christ Anglican Church Cemetery, New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada.
When did Richard Russell death?
Richard Russell death on 16 Feb 1935 in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.7364300
Longitude: -64.4563200

Family Members:

Children

William Israel Russell

(1867 - 1942)

Edgar Sinclair Russell

(1871 - 1947)

Herbert Wolseley Russell

(1878 - 1952)

Leverette Wilburn Russell

(1879 - 1948)

Jessie Lillian Russell Baroni

(1880 - 1962)

Glennie Ethel B Russell Elliott

(1883 - 1960)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Christ Anglican Church Cemetery
New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7364300, -64.4563200

2. Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7368800, -64.4561300

3. Christ Anglican Church Cemetery Old
New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7360000, -64.4520000

4. Forties Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7351340, -64.5492010

5. St. Augustine of Hippo Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7328186, -64.5526657

6. Saint James Anglican Church Cemetery
Aldersville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8316200, -64.5082900

7. Parkdale-Maplewood Community Cemetery
Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6582900, -64.6361200

8. Canaan Baptist Cemetery
Canaan, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6635900, -64.2557200

9. Saint Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery
Newburne, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5957700, -64.5967800

10. Newburne Cemetery (Old)
Newburne, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5957690, -64.5970560

11. Lakeview Baptist Cemetery
Upper Vaughan, Hants County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8145400, -64.2356800

12. Blue Mountain Cemetery
Blue Mountain, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9131620, -64.5275457

13. Saint Bridget's Cemetery
East Dalhousie, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7176100, -64.7280800

14. Lakeview Baptist Cemetery
Chester Basin, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5637778, -64.3231667

15. Saint Matthew's Catholic Cemetery
Elmwood, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5802800, -64.6277300

16. Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery
Chester Basin, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5673000, -64.3101000

17. Saint Cyprian's Anglican Church Cemetery
East Dalhousie, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7151500, -64.7366800

18. First Church of England Cemetery at East Dalhousie
East Dalhousie, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7152700, -64.7368900

19. Vaughan Community Cemetery
Vaughan, Hants County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8504510, -64.2223230

20. Chester Basin Cemetery
Chester, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5644700, -64.3074000

21. Basin View Anglican Cemetery
Chester Basin, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5645278, -64.3068333

22. Old French Cemetery
Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5372220, -64.5413880

23. St. John's Anglican Cemetery
Chester Basin, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5544722, -64.3139722

24. Union Square Cemetery
Union Square, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5514040, -64.6276790