Born in Lynn on April 27, 1948 to the late Jean F. and Geraldine (Dunn) Lorette. Russell was a proud veteran who honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong member of the Danvers Fish & Game Club, where he enjoyed spending time with the guys on the range. Russell had a true passion for cooking, but what he cherished most was his time spent with family.
In addition to his wife Cynthia, Russell is survived by his daughter Linda Karr; his grandchildren Natasha Lorette, James Karr and Alysha O’Neil; his brothers Gerald Lorette and Richard Lorette and his wife Stephanie; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and his pride and joy his Siberian Husky King.
Russell is also predeceased by his brother Stanley Lorette and sister-in-law Susan Lorette.
Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, August 25 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 685 Canton Street Suite 103, Norwood, MA 02062 or www.als-ma.org.
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