Raymond A. Russell's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Novi, Michigan
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Raymond A. Russell

October 17, 1932 - October 3, 2025 (92 years old)

Novi, Michigan

Raymond A. Russell's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Novi, Michigan
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Raymond A. Russell

October 17, 1932 - October 3, 2025 (92 years old)

Novi, Michigan

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Raymond A. Russell Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Raymond A. Russell (Novi, Michigan), who passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Raymond may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond A. Russell and Phyllis M. Russell (Chopp); and his wife Margaret. He is survived by: his children, Raylene (David), Michael (Holly), Patrice and Daniel; and his sister-in-law Sharon McKenna Skwiers. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, plus many beloved nieces, nephews and life-long friends.

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October 9, 2025

Christopher L. Stepien wrote a sympathy message

“I can't help but smile thinking of Raymond because he always had a compliment or a joke at the ready. A ray of sunshine, his laugh was a little like Santa Claus, hearty and loud. No one told a story like Ray, whether recounting a battle with wild varmints or his cycling adventures. The life of the party, Ray was also available for a quiet, heartfelt conversation. Although not a relative, he and his wife, Maggie were definitely family to me, my wife, Ellen and our sons, Alex and Mike. God bless.”

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October 7, 2025

Kathy Delis wrote a sympathy message

“We send our love and sympathies to Ray’s family. He was a wonderful man who lived life and loved sharing it! I’ll always remember the fun time at Duck Lake on Ray’s pontoon boat. Love, Nick and Kathy”

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October 7, 2025

Dan Boyce wrote a sympathy message

“Wishing peace and comfort to the Russell family as you remember Ray. Veronica and I enjoyed many Christmas eves talking with him and Margaret, hearing his stories from his days as a Ford engineer and having some holiday cheer.”

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Oct 10

Visitation

Church of the Holy Family
24505 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48375

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Oct 10

Funeral Mass

Church of the Holy Family
24505 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48375

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Oct 16

Committal service

Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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