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Frank and I got married when I was 19 years and he was 25. We were together for 9 years, during which time we had our son David.
He worked as a spray painter in the car industry in the early years of our marriage and his work was much admired by those he... moreFrank and I got married when I was 19 years and he was 25. We were together for 9 years, during which time we had our son David.
He worked as a spray painter in the car industry in the early years of our marriage and his work was much admired by those he worked with. He studied at evening classes, so when we went to live in Montserrat in 1977 he was able to be employed as a lecturer at the Montserrat Technical college.
Of course, the work that Frank really wanted to do was to be a musician. He was absolutely dedicated to the guitar and the piano. He would spend hours playing one or the other. His goal was to reach perfection in those instruments. He never achieved work as a full- time musician but he enjoyed gigs with different groups, playing the guitar at parties for the rich and famous and at night clubs.
I hope that Frank is at peace now and that he felt when leaving this world that he achieved, if not quite perfection, at least near perfection in mastering of his chosen loves.
Frank Russell was a kind, considerate and an accomplished man. He was never showy but always paid attention to details. He planned everything and his careful attention to budgeting has always impressed me. He worked hard and was always on time. He was... moreFrank Russell was a kind, considerate and an accomplished man. He was never showy but always paid attention to details. He planned everything and his careful attention to budgeting has always impressed me. He worked hard and was always on time. He was truly a man to be admired. less
This was one of your favorites of CHOPIN I can remember your smile whenever you heard it. You just went Off in a zone.
Keep smiling!
Rest in please Uncle Frank. You will surely be missed...
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My Dear Uncle Frank.... I will always remember your love for music. It was your passion!
The piano was indeed you favorite, but you also played the guitar and the drums. I’ll always remember our jam sessions in England when I was a teen.
You loved it... moreMy Dear Uncle Frank.... I will always remember your love for music. It was your passion!
The piano was indeed you favorite, but you also played the guitar and the drums. I’ll always remember our jam sessions in England when I was a teen.
You loved it all from calypso to the classics.
Music was in you soul.... less
I can't believe you died on May 3rd, you will always be rembered for the passion in music that you always had you were the best when it came to the piano. Thank you for always being there for us. I love you, and we all miss you.
I miss you grandpa. I will always remember the laughs and good times we had together. You are the best musician I have ever heard and I love hearing you play your music. I will NEVER forget you, sleep in peace. Love you always.
Uncle frank was a genuine and loving person...He lived his life pleasing on to God..He had an obsession for reading his bible....Bible verses were his daily capsules. He would be surely missed. ..your angel wings are waiting... Rest in peace..
On behalf of the Central Islip SDA church , it was a blessing to have brother Russell in our congregation. Brother Russell loved singing and was never late for church service or program. He will be greatly missed ❤. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit... moreOn behalf of the Central Islip SDA church , it was a blessing to have brother Russell in our congregation. Brother Russell loved singing and was never late for church service or program. He will be greatly missed ❤. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with his family less
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My cousin Gilbert shared this with me; “Uncle Frank LOVED this song and used to play it on guitar for me when I was a toddler..” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkApuQWCPdM
When I was a child my dad use to play this at the piano and we would sing this... moreMy cousin Gilbert shared this with me; “Uncle Frank LOVED this song and used to play it on guitar for me when I was a toddler..” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkApuQWCPdM
When I was a child my dad use to play this at the piano and we would sing this song together. less
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It is with a sad and heavy heart that I pen this tribute to my dear friend Franklyn Russell. To me he was and will always be Brother Frank.
It was about 7 years ago that this tall and stately gentleman walked into the Central Islip SDA Church. Before... moreIt is with a sad and heavy heart that I pen this tribute to my dear friend Franklyn Russell. To me he was and will always be Brother Frank.
It was about 7 years ago that this tall and stately gentleman walked into the Central Islip SDA Church. Before day’s end he had proven himself to be a very friendly
and personable human being. Our bond of friendship was immediately formed.
An ardent Christian, Brother Frank, through the years, demonstrated his love of God and his love for his fellow man. He was a loving, gentle soul, easy to talk and
fun to be around. He had a passion for music, especially the piano, which was second to none. One of his greatest desires was that every young person learn
music and stick with it.
He loved his children and he adored his grandchildren.
I will miss my friend. I will miss the hours we would spend on the phone talking about everything and nothing.
I will miss visiting with him, and him reaching for his church hymnal and getting around his piano as we sing together. He was happiest when he is around the piano.
Though my friend is no longer physically here, I will hold him near and dear in my heart. He has fallen asleep in Christ so, I will not mourn as those who
have no hope. I do believe that one day we will meet again in the sweet by and by.
It's okay to miss you, It's okay to cry.
Just know I'll never forget you.
This isn't a permanent goodbye. less
As everyone that knew Franklin Benjamin Russell learned of his loss, the out pouring support has been great. As we all grieved for his loss he would want us to continue living and be the best we can be. He was a great man!
Grief is not a disorder, a... moreAs everyone that knew Franklin Benjamin Russell learned of his loss, the out pouring support has been great. As we all grieved for his loss he would want us to continue living and be the best we can be. He was a great man!
Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve”
~Earl Grollman~ less
A picture of dad with his band❤️❤️❤️
his heart has always been with his music. He loved to play the piano and guitar. I know how special these instruments are to him, I will honor him and his legacy by allowing my children, his grandchildren to have them.
Frank russell will be greatly missed by his family and friends that knew him. He was a man of honour and integrity. He teach his children the values of life, to appreciate the small things In life and to always be grateful for what they have. He... moreFrank russell will be greatly missed by his family and friends that knew him. He was a man of honour and integrity. He teach his children the values of life, to appreciate the small things In life and to always be grateful for what they have. He always use to push them to educate themselves because with out that you can get lost in this world. I always respect him as an educator. The time I spend with him during the time with my sister I did learn a lot from him. He was a man that people look up to. He loved playing his guitar and helping his children with their school work. As I reflect on his life I remember him as a dictator but also as a man who do things to perfection. If my memory serve me rightly because I was young back then. He had this car that he use to work on in his yard back in montserrat and that car was always clean and in working order. I used to admire the way he treat my sister and although I was young I can see that he really loved her. I pray that his death might not be forgotten but may his spirit shines through his children. And may he live through them always. May his soul rest in peace. less
Please accept my deepest condolence. He was so blessed to experience a rewarding life. You all made it more fruitful for him. Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Olive DuberryFrank was such a down to earth person he loved his family. I remember growing up he use to be so smart and intelligent. He was a man of honour and integrity. The time I spend with him when he was with my sister he use to be very stricked with his... moreFrank was such a down to earth person he loved his family. I remember growing up he use to be so smart and intelligent. He was a man of honour and integrity. The time I spend with him when he was with my sister he use to be very stricked with his children, teaching them the value of life and just to appreciate what they have. I'm grateful to have known him and I use to enjoy the time with Beverley and billy my sisters children at their house. He will be truly missed . May his soul continue to rest in peace. I pray and hope that the family find comfort knowing that they were loved by him and may God continue to surround you all. Stay bless stay safe and much love less
Losing someone you love is Very hard,I pray that the creator brings you comfort at this time to you and the family!.Untill you meet again stay strong.and let his memories and love live on.
We Miss You,
Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, youu will always be in our hearts, until we meet again.
Dear dad, your loss has been so hard to bear. As my tears fall I think back to times long gone when you would be the strength that my life was built upon. I thank you for all the happiness you brought... moreFranklin Russell
September 16, 1943- May 3, 2020
Dear dad, your loss has been so hard to bear. As my tears fall I think back to times long gone when you would be the strength that my life was built upon. I thank you for all the happiness you brought throughout the years. And, although they are the sweetest memories I cannot stop my tears. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. It broke my 💔💔💔 to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God took you home.
Love always , Bevo less
My dad was a self taught musician, his first love was the piano. However, throughout the years he acquired more instruments and learned to play them well. He loved to perform in his church and for family and friends. He always surrounded himself with... moreMy dad was a self taught musician, his first love was the piano. However, throughout the years he acquired more instruments and learned to play them well. He loved to perform in his church and for family and friends. He always surrounded himself with musical instruments and great books to study and perfect his craft. His love for music was undeniable. Below are pictures of instruments my dad kept in his home. less
Apricot Brathwaite
What a beautiful soul to be around!.Beverly my condolences to you and the fam He WAS VERY PROUD OF YOU !And your love for him will never leave! Thankful that I met your dad.
May 7, 2020
Olive Duberry
Yes I remember him playing his guitar.
This picture has some significant meanings for my Dad; he was a man of God who read his bible and prayed often, he was always well dressed, he also worked for Suffolk Bus Transportation and received a plaque of honor for his great work with the company.... moreThis picture has some significant meanings for my Dad; he was a man of God who read his bible and prayed often, he was always well dressed, he also worked for Suffolk Bus Transportation and received a plaque of honor for his great work with the company. He was never late and he loved people.