Russell M. Hillard age 62 of New Boston, NH, died Wednesday at Rose Meadow Assisted Living, New Boston, NH.
Russell was born in Lawrence, MA, grew up and was educated in Methuen, MA., where he was a longtime resident. He graduated from Great Lawrence Vocational High School in 1974.
Russell was a welder for Metal Tronics in Methuen, MA. He had previously worked for Nassar Ford as an Auto Body Technician. He enjoyed refinishing furniture, cooking, and his vegetable garden. He also loved Muhammed Ali and John Wayne movies.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Debra (Poole) Hillard of Derry, NH
Daughters: Laura Hillard of Newton, NH and Jenna and her husband Jarrod Trovato of Pelham, NH
Grandchildren: Anthony Quinn, and Cohen and Adelina Trovato
Brothers: Robert Jr. and his wife Judy Hillard of Salem, NH, Bernard and his wife Carol Hillard of Danville, NH, Richard and his wife Mary Beth Hillard of Sandown, NH, Kevin and his wife Debra Hillard of Lawrence, MA, Charles Hillard of Lawrence, MA, Brian Hillard of Burlington, MA, and Michael and his wife Sheila Hillard of Lawrence, MA, Many Nieces and Nephews, Son in Law William Quinn of Derry, NH, Mother in Law Audrey Langtange of Salem, NH, Sister and brother in laws: Donna and Mark Anderson of Sandown, NH, David and Tisha Poole of Valencia, CA, and Dwayne Poole of Ohio.
Russell’s family would like to thank the staff at Rose Meadow Farm for their loving care of Russ.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, Oct. 31st at 9 AM at St. Monica’s Church, Methuen, MA. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen, MA. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Oct. 30th from 2-5 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St, Methuen, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue / Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. For directions or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hillard family.