Russell W. Nesbit, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 4, 2019. Russ is survived by his wife Susan, married for 51 years, daughters Jennifer Delaney of Centerville and Caitlin Rhea of Pensacola, FL, son in-laws James Rhea and Robert Delaney, grandchildren Ryan, Jack, and Emma Delaney, brother Jack Nesbit of Mashpee and extended family.
Russ Nesbit was born on August 9th, 1943 in Quincy, MA. He and Susan moved to Cape Cod in 1968, owning a variety of businesses over the years, including the 1856 Country Store, Tidewater Motor Lodge, and Oyster Island Emporium. Most recently, he worked for the Davenport Companies and previously served as the director of both the Yarmouth and Cape Cod Chambers of Commerce.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the nurses and doctors in the ICU at Cape Cod Hospital who supported him during his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (CCH ICU), P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601, or www.capecodhealth.org/give.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hyannis Golf Club on Sunday, November 24th from 1-3pm. To leave online condolences visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com
