CHATHAM - W. Russell Doane, a native of Chatham, more recently a resident of Mercer, ME, passed away on July 28, 2021 in Palmer, MA at the age of 81 years.
Born in Hyannis, “Russ” Doane was the son of the late Wilmer and Evelyn Doane. A military service veteran of 12 years, serving in both the Army (Armor/Tanker) and later in the Navy (Seabees), he completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged Mr. Doane took up occupations as heavy equipment operator, truck driver and also having his own landscaping and general contracting business for many years.
He is survived by his son Russell Doane, daughter Eva (Doane) Raymond, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A celebration of W. Russell’s life will be held at the Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Rd., Chatham on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 12pm to 3pm. A funeral service will follow the visitation. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at www.dav.org/donate.