1932
Robert
2022
Robert C. Russell
July 3, 1932 — August 15, 2022
Robert Russell Obituary
Robert C. Russell Sr., 90, of Andover, has passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of August 15, 2022. He was born July 3, 1932 in Hartford Connecticut.
Son of Charles W. and Katherine D. Russell, he lived in Andover the past 62 years.
He was a graduate of the Class of 1950 from East Hartford High School then enlisted in United States Army 1950-52 during the Korean War where he served in Germany. After returning from war he married his high school sweetheart Lois Pollard and together they were the former owners of Russell Feed Co., Century Fur Co, SDR Enterprises, L & R Realty, and Scott’s Tree Farm of Andover, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his first wife Lois, his two sons, Scott T. Russell, Robert C. Russell Jr, and his second wife Evelyn. He is survived by his Dog Dixie-Rose, a daughter, Donna R. Russell, granddaughters Heather Russell, Shannon Russell Hoadley and her husband John Hoadley; a grandson, Christopher Robert Russell, great grandson Jarod Hoadley, great granddaughters Miniya Russell, Sophia Russell, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends throughout the Town of Andover. He had many activities including; in the Town of Andover, he served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Assessment and Appeals, the Republican Town Committee, and the Justice of the Peace. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Andover and served on the Board of Trustees, Board of Finance and the Cemetery Beautification Committee. With regard to the Senior activities, he was a member of the Young at Heart, helped organizing the Andover Farmers Market Committee and was instrumental in starting Senior Luncheons. He was a member of Columbia Senior Beckish Center Friday night Card Games and he also served on the East Hartford High School Class of 1950 Reunion Committee. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 26 from 4-7 pm, at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Route 195), Willimantic, Connecticut. Funeral services will be Saturday August 27, 10 am, at the First Congregational Church of Andover, on Route 6. Burial with Military Salute will follow in the Townsend Cemetery, Andover, Connecticut. Following that there will be a reception at the First Congregational Church in Andover. Perennial potted plants or cut flowers may be received by Potters Funeral Home in non glass containers. Perennial potted plants will be replanted to be enjoyed every year as a memorial to Bob. Donations can be made to Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs 287 West Street, Rocky Hill Connecticut 06067 Attn: T. Marzik Community Outreach Program or Andover Congregational Church, Post Office Box 55, Andover, Connecticut 06232 Attn: Rev. Rose Nilson, Financial.
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Robert C. Russell Sr., 90, of Andover, has passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of August 15, 2022. He was born July 3, 1932 in Hartford Connecticut.
Son of Charles W. and Katherine D. Russell, he lived in Andover the past 62 years.
He was a graduate of the Class of 1950 from East Hartford High School then enlisted in United States Army 1950-52 during the Korean War where he served in Germany. After returning from war he married his high school sweetheart Lois Pollard and together they were the former owners of Russell Feed Co., Century Fur Co, SDR Enterprises, L & R Realty, and Scott’s Tree Farm of Andover, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his first wife Lois, his two sons, Scott T. Russell, Robert C. Russell Jr, and his second wife Evelyn. He is survived by his Dog Dixie-Rose, a daughter, Donna R. Russell, granddaughters Heather Russell, Shannon Russell Hoadley and her husband John Hoadley; a grandson, Christopher Robert Russell, great grandson Jarod Hoadley, great granddaughters Miniya Russell, Sophia Russell, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends throughout the Town of Andover. He had many activities including; in the Town of Andover, he served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Assessment and Appeals, the Republican Town Committee, and the Justice of the Peace. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Andover and served on the Board of Trustees, Board of Finance and the Cemetery Beautification Committee. With regard to the Senior activities, he was a member of the Young at Heart, helped organizing the Andover Farmers Market Committee and was instrumental in starting Senior Luncheons. He was a member of Columbia Senior Beckish Center Friday night Card Games and he also served on the East Hartford High School Class of 1950 Reunion Committee. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 26 from 4-7 pm, at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Route 195), Willimantic, Connecticut. Funeral services will be Saturday August 27, 10 am, at the First Congregational Church of Andover, on Route 6. Burial with Military Salute will follow in the Townsend Cemetery, Andover, Connecticut. Following that there will be a reception at the First Congregational Church in Andover. Perennial potted plants or cut flowers may be received by Potters Funeral Home in non glass containers. Perennial potted plants will be replanted to be enjoyed every year as a memorial to Bob. Donations can be made to Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs 287 West Street, Rocky Hill Connecticut 06067 Attn: T. Marzik Community Outreach Program or Andover Congregational Church, Post Office Box 55, Andover, Connecticut 06232 Attn: Rev. Rose Nilson, Financial.
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