Russell Allison, age 87, of Somerset, passed away, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of 65 years to the late Agnes M. (Pichette) Allison who passed away on January 2, 2015.
Born in Fall River, a son of the late Ernest and Edith (Alston) Allison, he lived in Swansea for over fifty years before moving to Somerset.
A Veteran of the United States Navy, he served during World War II as a Seaman First Class. Mr. Allison was a Maintenance Mechanic for over thirty years at the former Globe Manufacturing Company in Fall River before retiring 1990. Previously he worked at the former Miller Pontiac and Gale Motors.
Mr. Allison enjoyed exercising, traveling, boating, water sports, and most of all spending time with his family.
He is survived by three sons: Jeffrey J. Allison of Desert Hot Springs, CA, Wayne M. Allison of North Providence, Russell M. Allison of San Diego, CA, one daughter: Cheryl A. Allison of Somerset, one grandson: Mark W. Allison and his fiancé Ashley Leite of North Providence, RI, one brother: Sidney Allison of Tampa, FL. He was grandfather of the late Jennifer Lynn Allison and brother of the late Jean Greene.
His Funeral will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at BIRCHCREST, 189 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00PM. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River.
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