John M. Russell

July 17, 1928 – November 18, 2023

John M. Russell, 95, passed away on Saturday November 18, 2023, in Erie PA. Born on July 17, 1928, in Moretown, VT. He was the son of the late John M. and Eunice (Lyman) Russell. He married Arlyne Falardeau in 1948, Arlyne predeceased John on July 13, 1996, after 48 years of marriage.

John was a 1946 graduate of Waterbury High School. He served his country as a member of the Army Air Corp. He was employed by the General Electric Corporation in Burlington VT and later transferred to General Electric Corporation in Erie Pennsylvania. He retired in 1986.

John is survived by his son Alexander Russell; two daughters in law Leslie Russell and Sue Russell; Four grandchildren, Jason Russell, Jessica Russell, Joshua Russell and Jasmine Ilovar; five great grandchildren, Alexia Pritchard, Levi Russell, Anthony Hudoch, Audrey Ilovar and Lucas Ilovar; sister-in-law Chilia Russell; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Bonnie Falardeau. He is predeceased by three sons, John M. Russell, Bruce A. Russell and Scott M. Russell; Two brothers William G. Russell and Richard L. Russell; one sister Blanche Shephard; one sister-in-law Marie Jean Russell.

Please join the family on Saturday November 25, 2023, at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Jct., VT, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for a time of visitation, followed by a service for John at 4:00 pm. Per John's request he wants no flowers sent. Memorial donations can be made to Freedom Village in Lakemore, NY.