1023. Russell Everett⁹ Fillebrown (Harrison Everett⁸, Thomas Gould⁷, Howard Rand⁶, John⁵, ⁴ UNCONNECTED LINES, Thomas³ Fillebrown, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)⁽⁹⁹⁸⁸⁾ was born in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts August 2, 1904.⁽⁹⁹⁸⁹⁾ Russell died August 30, 2002 in Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 98 years of age.⁽⁹⁹⁹⁰⁾ His body was interred September 2002 in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁽⁹⁹⁹¹⁾ Burial was at North Cemetery.

Russell married Ida Lyddia Mikkola circa 1926.⁽⁹⁹⁹²⁾ Ida was born August 29, 1904 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁽⁹⁹⁹³⁾ Ida⁽⁹⁹⁹⁴⁾ was the daughter of Abraham Mikkola and Yda Sofia Kempi. Ida died July 7, 1993 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 88 years of age.⁽⁹⁹⁹⁵⁾ Her body was interred July 10, 1993 in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁽⁹⁹⁹⁶⁾ Burial was at North Cemetery.

Ida was employed at Fitchburg State College as occupation unknown in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 1952.⁽⁹⁹⁹⁷⁾ She worked there for the next 20 years.

Ida retired from Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 1972.⁽⁹⁹⁹⁸⁾ Ida was employed at Dempsey Drugstore as a clerk in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts after 1972.⁽⁹⁹⁹⁹⁾ Ida was a member of Eastern Star in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 1992.^(10000) She was a member of the Lady Emma Chapter.

Ida, as Russell's wife, resided with him in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 1993.^(10001) The address was 102 Hollis Road. Russell continued to live in the home after Lyddia passed away. He lived in Lunenburg for more than 50 years.

Ida's funeral was held July 10, 1993 in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^(10002) "Private funeral services were held in the Lunenburg chapel of Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home 763 Massachusetts Avenue."

Russell was listed as a lodger living with a non-family household on the 1910 Census in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^(10003) The address was 173 Lunenburg Street. Russell was a boarder, as was his sister Della and brother Clayton, in the home of Mary J. Legriso(sp?). The address was 173 Lunenburg Street. It is not clear who was responsible for their well-being as his mother lived elsewhere.

Russell was employed at the farm of Rodney Pierce as a farm laborer.^(10004) This was his first job.

Russell was employed at Fitchburg Enamel as a laborer in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts date unknown.^(10005) He worked there for 42 years. The company put an enamel finish on tool handles and other items. Russell did a number of jobs over the years including: handling the tumbling pens, coating handles, and assembling tools.

Russell was employed at Fitchburg State College as a custodian in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^(10006) He worked for 12 years as custodian of the boy's dormitory.

Russell resided in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 1993.^(10007) The address was 102 Hollis Road. Russell continued to live in the home after Lyddia passed away. He lived in Lunenburg for more than 50 years.

Russell resided in Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts circa 1997.^(10008) The address was Apple Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 400 Groton Road.

A relative visited.^(10009) Charles Jerry Fillebrown and his wife Sue visited Russell Everett Fillebrown July 17, 1997 in Ayer, Massachusetts. Russell was living at Apple Valley Nursing Home. Russell was mentioned in the "Genealogy of the Fillebrown" written in 1910 as a member of one of the unattached families. At the time of Jerry's visit he was nearly blind and spent most of his time in bed. He got up for meals and enjoyed company being a delightful storyteller.

Russell was a member of Masons in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 2002.^(10010) "He was a life member of both the Charles W. Moore Lodge of Masons and the Thomas Royal Arch Chapter."

Russell's funeral was held September 2002 in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^(10011) "Private services were held in the Lunenburg chapel of Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home 763 Massachusetts Avenue."

Russell Everett Fillebrown and Ida Lyddia Mikkola had the following children:

1403 i. Ethel¹⁰ Fillebrown^(10012) (living status unknown).

1404 ii. Joyce G. Fillebrown^(10013) (living status unknown).

+ 1405 iii. Roger Fillebrown (still alive).

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