Russell K. Waite, 69
Dateline: Norton, MA
Russell K. Waite, age 69, of Norton, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
He was the beloved husband of Annette G. (Martin) Waite to whom he was wed on June 5, 1965.
Born in Fall River, MA on June 4, 1943, he was a son of the late Jirah and Nina (Wordell) Waite. He grew up and was educated in North Dartmouth.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Waite had been employed as a printer for 40 years at the Foxboro Co. in Foxboro. He had made his home in Norton for the past 36 years.
His favorite times spent were those in the company of his family and was anticipating the birth of his fourth great grandchild.
Russ was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Easton Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and attending car shows.
In addition to his beloved wife of 47 years, he is survived by his devoted children, Donna M. Moitoza and her husband Charles of Norton, Karen D. Carrier and her husband Stephen of Lunenburg and Russell A. “Todd” Waite of Texas. He was twin brother of Ronald Waite of Dartmouth and brother of Audrey Hubert of North Dartmouth. Mr. Waite is also survived by his cherished 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a service celebrating his life, on Saturday, December 1st at 2:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Burial will be private.
Visiting hours are omitted and in lieu of flowers, Russell’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Norton Fire Department Ambulance Fund, 70 East Main St., Norton, MA 02766.
For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com