Gerald L. "Jerry" Russell.72, of Ascutney, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

He was born August 31, 1942 in Montpelier, the son of Herbert and Evelyn (Verney) Russell  He attended grade school in Flagstaff, Ariz. and Weathersfield,VT  He graduated from Springfield High School in 1960.

He married Prudence Stillson in Ascutney on June 23, 1962.  Mr. Russell went on to become a journeyman electrician and was employed by Hamblet Electric in Keene, N.H. for more than 20 years until his retirement.

He enjoyed fishing listening to bagpipes, family barbecues and playing horseshoes.

He was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter, Julie Russell, in 1966, and one brother Kenneth Russell.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Prudence S. Russell of Ascutney, two sons, Michael J. Russell of Ascutney and Jay H. Russell of Auburn, Maine, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers, William Russell of Castro Valley, Calif. and Donald Russell of Parma, Idaho, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Knight Funeral Home in Windsor.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015 at the funeral home. The Rev. William Sheldon will officiate.

Committal services will follow at Ascutneyville Cemetery in Ascutney.  A reception for family and friends will follow at Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ascutney Volunteer Fire Dept. at P.O. Box 91, Ascutney, VT 05030 or the VNA of N.H and Vt., 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls, VT 05101-1489, or to the charity of one's choice.

The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor handled the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.knightfuneralhomes.com