Albert Ernest Russell Jr.

1944 - 2012

Boston, MA - Albert Ernest Russell Jr. 68, of Jolin St. Lewiston, died Friday July 13, 2012 at Mass General Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Lewiston March 18, 1944 a son of the late Albert E. and Clara Crabtree Russell Sr., and he was educated in Lewiston schools.

Al served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict retiring after 22 years of service. He then worked at Pioneer Plastic as a pipe fitter. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife the former Monique St. Hilaire (Houle) `of Lewiston,

a daughter Dawn Nacri and husband Angelo of Lewiston,

2 sons,

Albert Russell III and his companion Kathy White of Lewiston,

Ryan Russell of Sabattus,

3 step-children,

Matt & Paula Nason of Turner,

Scott and Jenny Adams of Lewiston,

Aaron and Corina Wright of Sabattus,

13 grandchildren,

a great-granddaughter,

2 sisters,

Larry Barbara Straffin,

Willis Hilda Davis,

a brother,

David and wife Patty Russell.

He was predeceased by a brother Warren Russell, and his wife the former Evelyn Turcotte.

The family wishes to thank C.M.M.C, Dr. Shulman and staff for believing in options and support to the family,

Dr. Rosenfield and associates at Mass General Hospital for all the care and support given to Al & his family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Graveside services were held at Gracelawn Memorial Park. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home,Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 783-8545