| CONDOLENCES (GuestBook) |
1/14/2021 Rubina Khan Byramji
Houston, TX, United States
David, A special salute to you! You were larger than life, accomplished, and a brilliant personality. You are already missed...till we meet again! Sharin....we pray to God to give you strength today and for every tomorrow, at this unimaginably sad time in all our lives. We love you.
1/14/2021 Adolphus Jackson
Birmingham, AL, United States
To Sharin and the Russell family, we extend to you our heartfelt condolences in your loss. David was a wonderful person and an extraordinary dentist, we consider it a supreme honor to have known him as a true, sincere, and exceedingly generous friend. He has earned his wings and we will miss him tremendously. Please know that you are in our prayers. We rejoice in David’s memory and the great legacy he has left us. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Dr. and Mrs. Adolphus Jackson
1/14/2021 Linda perlmutter
Wellesley, MA, USA
1/14/2021 Melinda Couzens
Denver, CO, United States
Dear Sharon,Barbara, Laney: I was so saddened to hear the news of David's passing. I always remember what a fun and wonderful person he was. Please know that you are in our thoughts. With deepest sympathy, Melinda Rodgers Couzens (Wentworth friend)
1/14/2021 Alexander Bendayan
Newton, MA, USA
Dear David, may you rest in peace. Your enthusiasm, positive energy, jokes and cheerful attitude will be greatly missed. The World and BU will not be the same without you. Sharin, Rebika and my prayers are with you and yours. Sorry for your loss. Alex
1/14/2021 Taim Almetwali
Boston, MA, United States
My condolences To Sharin, the Russell family, and all of us for this huge loss. Thank you for fighting so hard this grueling battle with cancer, for working until the very last breath. you have been and forever will be alive in our minds and hearts. Rest in peace my very best mentor.
1/14/2021 Andy Burke
Halifax, MA, USA
Sharin please know Dr. Russell is missed and may he rest in peace. We had some good laughs together. I will never for get his sense of humor relating to the environment of his office when he was on the 5th floor and sent me the following quote from the movie Sahara... "I am taking a few last gasps of air, and I have only a half a canteen of water remaining. I am parched and withered I barely have the strength to depress these keyboard buttons to write this. Water and fresh air is at a premium and you are my only hope…." My response to him was... "Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be tempered by men with the proper tools to increase and lower the temperature. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Russell, I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for a cooler space, and you curse the mechanics. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That employing a BU Mechanic, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, controls room temperatures. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at meetings, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like hot, cold, uncomfortable. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending room environment . You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very climate that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a calibration tool and make the adjustment Either way, the job needs to be done……." Quote from “A few Good Men” lol He got such a kick out of this that he read to all of his practice leaders- He was a remarkable guy... My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time God Bless.
1/14/2021 Leo Spyrou
Reading, MA,
I am very saddened that such a wonderful ,kind and intelligent person like David is no longer with us. Please accept my most sincere condolences for his passing. Our prayers are with you. Leo and Virginia Spyrou.
1/14/2021 Catherine Hayes
Newton, MA, USA
My deepest condolences to Shari and David's family. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted by a lifetime of loving memories of David. David and I first crossed paths as dental school classmates and many times over the subsequent 30 years. David was always kind, respectful and dedicated to his work, colleagues, students and most especially Shari and his family. Please know that his memory will be held with respect and appreciation for his many contributions to the profession and all who had the privilege to know him.
1/14/2021 Alan Friedman
chestnut hill, ma, United States
Dear Sharin , I was so sorry to hear about David's passing. I had been in touch with him over the years with questions regarding my son and Dental School He could not have been more supportive .Along with some food ,drink and fascinating stories ,time flew by .I will always be forever grateful for his guidance .You have truly lost a "Renaissance"man. Sooo, sorry ,Alan
1/14/2021 David Lustbader
Canton, MA, United States
A great man, a great colleague and a great friend. David will be missed. Sharin, my deepest sympathies. Just take comfort that he’s at peace and he touched so many lives. David Lustbader
1/14/2021 Deema Raslan
Newnan, Georgia, USA
Dr.Russell will always have a special place in my heart. He made my dream of becoming a dentist in the USA possible. He always had a welcoming smile on his face and cared for his students tremendously. Thank you Dr. Russell for everything you have done.
1/15/2021 LR
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Dr Russell was the kindest instructor I had while a student at Tufts Dental. He was beyond kind. He made school with all its stresses tolerable with his words and spirit. My condolences to his family.
1/15/2021 Joanne M. Falzone,DMD
Vero Beach, Florida, United States of America
The world is a much colder and darker place without David's presence. Warmth, caring, loyalty and sincere concern exuded from his every interaction not only with his colleagues, but with anyone lucky enough to know him. David's light will continue to shine in the lives of all that love him!
1/15/2021 Ronni A. Schnell
Brookline, MA, United States
A gentle, guiding, loving soul whose smile filled your heart and the room. Rest In Peace, David.
1/15/2021 Porsche Jumlongras
Newton, MA, USA
A kind and gentle soul, Dr. Russell will be greatly missed by those who knew him. He always lightened the room with his great big smile and warm personality. Rest in peace. With deepest condolences to his family. Porsche Jumlongras
1/15/2021 stephen Nasson
wrentham, MA, United States
So sorry to hear of Dr. Russell's passing. Had the privilege of working with him at Tufts. He had a way about him of making everyone feel important and as much a part of the team as the Dean of the school. He was loved by students, patients and his friends and partners in the Facilities Department. My sympathy to his family.
1/15/2021 Nick Dello Russo
Boston , MA,
David, your life was like a 4th of July rocket. You soared into the sky, exploded in a burst of colors and showered us with thousands of sparkling memories. You were truly one of a kind.
1/15/2021 Jonathan Levine DMD
New York, New York, USA
I am deeply saddened to hear of David Russell's passing, he has been a shining light in dentistry and the positions he has taken on over the last 30 years. When I first met David, I was stunned to meet this philosopher, artist, creative who happened to go into dentistry. The words he chose to describe things and always, his thoughtful answers to a question set him apart. These qualities are so unique and special in dentistry and as I sat at a wonderful Dean's advisory board meeting in NYC, David described his role as Dean of Admissions. " This class of students that we will admit is like a diverse and beautiful garden, with these incredible flowers that will bloom in 4 years". I can't really do it justice, as he described this class and using the garden as his metaphor, tears came to my eyes as I realized how wonderful this human being named David Russell was and how lucky Boston University Goldman school was to have him. I remember his smile, his thoughtfulness, yes, this renaissance man who gave so much of himself to others. I didn't know him for that long, but he greatly impacted my life and for that I am deeply grateful. My deepest sympathies to Sharin and your family.
1/15/2021 Parsa Shahidi
Dover, MA, United States
My deepest condolences go to Dr. Russell's family on his late passing. On behalf of the Boston University Class of 2024, Dr. Russell was a bright light for all of us who continuously brought positivity, hope, and motivation to our lives. On every encounter with Dr. Russell, I felt inspired and very proud to be a part of the world of dentistry. He made the world a better place and it was an honor to learn from him. May he Rest in Peace.
1/15/2021 Brenda Cardona
Boston, MA, USA
My Deepest Condolences to Dr. Russell's Family, Dr. Russell always knew how to make us laugh his presence always made us cheerful. He will be missed ! The Girls At The Dental Group
1/15/2021 Sally Russell
North Reading, MA, United States
To Sharin, Barbara, Laney and their families, I was so saddened to hear of David's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you all. I will always remember him fondly. We have good memories growing up and his way of making us laugh. He was a great man, who fought hard but is gone to soon. May he rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss, the Russell family has another light missing today. May your many memories help you through these tough days. Love Sally (Cousin).
1/16/2021 Honey Shames
Boston, Ma, USA
David was a very unique and special human being. His love for his wife, Sharin, and his unending devotion and kindness to his friends, colleagues, and students constantly demonstrated, and illuminated the abundance of love in his heart and the purity of his soul. David is now on a new adventure, but he will be sorely missed by anyone who was touched by his loving and gracious presence in their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, but especially for you Sharin. Rest In eternal, blissful Peace dear friend.
1/16/2021 Amy Hunter Maguire
Winchester, MA, USA
We will miss David so much. He truly made the world a better and happier place, a true friend to so many, especially my father. With love and condolences to his family, Amy, Steve, Allison and Caroline
1/17/2021 Annie Ashmore
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a current D3 at BU and Dr. Russell is the reason I had the courage to move across the country to go to dental school. I met him at a pre-health conference in my home state of California, and his warmth and genuine kindness was infectious. When I was deciding where to go to school, he told me that "A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." That really resonated with me and inspired me to come to Boston. He was a great mentor to me and always greeted me with a smile and a hug. If everyone showed empathy and love the way he did, the world would be a much better and kinder place. When I talk to my classmates, it is clear that he made the same impression on all of them too. I hope that our class will honor him by extending more care and warmth to each other because I know that is what he would have wanted. Rest in peace, Dr. Russell, I know you are watching over all of us.
1/17/2021
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Sharon, I was so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was such a good man and will be terribly missed. I remember how kind you and David were to watch our two young daughters for a morning in DC so Karen and I could go to the museum. May he Rest In Peace.
1/17/2021 Fran Lanouette
Medford, Massachusetts,
Dear Lanie and Barbara...I read with great sadness about David's death. So young and so renowned, he will be sorely missed. He used to faithfully call me at school on my birthday every year at lunch time, making all my colleagues jealous that I had such a warm, caring former student! He even found me at Winchester High when I moved there in 1988! Once I retired we lost touch but I'll always remember it. He and you helped me through my nervous, early teaching years!!! Love you. Fran
1/17/2021 Dina Macki & Gregorio Sena
Muscat, , Oman
Dear Sharin and Russell family . We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Dr. Russell by. We will never forget his kindness and feel blessed to have met him . May he Rest In Peace.
1/17/2021 Kent Lee Blomquist
New Ulm, MN, United States
Dearest Sharin and Family, We send our love and sympathy to you and yours. The loss you feel with losing David must be tremendous. Remember when you came to MN and to the farm, we had such fun! You had that convertible and David took the kids for a ride with the top down. They thought it was the best! David was the best! So kind, loving and caring. He will be missed by all. I know we do not see you often, but never think that you are not in our thoughts and forgotten. Never! We love you, Sharin, and we love David! May he rest in peace after his long struggle. Loving thoughts to you. Kent,Gail,Briana,Yvette,Paul,Brady,Shannon,Peter, Nadia,Dick,Yvonne
1/17/2021 Ann&Rick Massey
Swampscott, MA, USA
Rick and I are so sorry to hear this terribly sad news. Our sincerest prayers and sympathy to all that knew and loved David.
1/18/2021 Fran Lanouette
Medford, Massachusetts,
Lanie and Barbara..It's me again! I woke up thinking about your dear brother this morning and realized I had mischaracterized his charming calls to me over many years. Even better than acknowledging my birthday he actually called on the Ides of March every year and we reminisced about our annual class re-enactment of Caesar's assassination. For four years he volunteered to be assassinated!! Lanie, I think you even played Calpurnia one year!!! Great kids!! Magistra
1/18/2021 Lonnie H. Norris
Wellesley, MA, United States
Dear Sharin and the Russell Family I am deeply sadden by the passing of David. As a fellow faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, I was well aware of David's mentoring of students and care for the well being of patients . When I became Dean, David was one of my first appointments to Assistant Dean, and later to Associate Dean of Clinics. His innovative thinking and positive communication skills in leadership were essential in the many successful advancements made at the School..especially changing to group practice settings in the pre doctoral clinics. Thinking of him brings back so many fond memories that will always remain. Sincere condolences. Lonnie H. Norris, Dean Emeritus Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1/18/2021 Jim and Connie Brescia
Reading, Mass., USA
Dear Sharin : Since we first met, at our wedding in December, 1991, I have referred to you two as “our little darlings”, handsome, attractive, brilliant, joyous, sensitive, and you have gifted us with some of the happiest, memorable times of our lives. He was a star, a brilliant comet that flashed across the sky, that was gone too soon. A favorite memory is David and I at the upstairs bar at Grille 23, on our second martini, conversing about the meaning of life, and I said, “ A sage once said that : “ the unexamined life is not worth living.” To which David immediatly replied: “ The unlived life is not worth examining “ ! And live he did. We all greive with you. Love you, David, and our times together. Jim and Connie
1/18/2021 Nancy F King
Boston, Ma, USA
Sharin, I was deeply saddened and shocked to read about David’s passing. He was so deeply loved by YOU and the entire dental community. I hope to see you at some point here in Boston. Thinking of you. Nancy F King. Brimmer grad
1/19/2021 Fred Bouchard
Belmont, MA, USA
I am deeply saddened and bereft to learn that Dr. Russell will no longer stroll among his loyal patients to bestow his beaming smiles, apropos bon mots, impeccable dental care and confident advice. David has become far more than merely my brilliant dentist this quarter century, but a fellow arts fan, joyous conversationalist, and shining beacon of wit and wisdom. “We shall not see his like again.”
1/19/2021 Sofyan
Denver, CO,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. I remember him in my last year in dental school, 2017, when he called me to his office, I have never had the chance to meet him before, and to be honest, I was scared. Then he asked me to close the doir, he called me to recognize and thank me for helping a fellow student finding a case for her exam. After that, I did not save a chance to talk to him, consult him about whatever big choices I am facing, and he never hold his advice and he always found the time in his busy schedule for me. He is always going to be remembered and thought fondly of.
1/19/2021 Advanced Class 2022 Boston University
Boston, MA, USA
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Sharin Russell and the Russell family (from the whole advanced standing class of 2022 at Boston University), we are very saddened by the passing of Dr David Russell. Despite our short time knowing him, many of us had the privilege to interact with him, and we all conclude that he showed a remarkable atmosphere at the University and more than a Dr/Professor relationship, he made us feel at home! He would always mention a little trivia or information from each of the students home town or country, and many of us are still surprised from his knowledge. We can definitely say, he put a smile on all our faces! He showed a tremendous sense of paternalism, charisma and joy, demonstrating his skills as a well prepared educator. We will keep him and your family in our prayers and he will live forever in our memories. Sincerely The Advanced Standing Class of 2022 At Boston University.
1/19/2021 The Beekman Group
New York, NY, USA
Sending our deepest condolences, from The Beekman Group Team
1/22/2021 Danielle Bartone
Dedham, MA, USA
Sharin - I am so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of David. I am sending you love and support. May all of your wonderful memories bring warmth to this difficult time.
1/23/2021 Dina Albanese Spaidal
Fairfield, CT,
Dear Sharin, Barbara & Lanie, I'm not sure I can find the words to truly express my sadness at hearing about David's passing. His remarkable talents, charm, wit, and genuine kindness have made an indelible mark on my life and have never and will never be forgotten. The memories are countless, though one that always stands out is David playing and singing at my piano. It's as though it was yesterday. I send my love, prayers and my sincerest condolences.
1/23/2021 Christine Robertson
Revere, MA, United States
My condolences to the family of Dr. Russell. He was a "larger than life" personality. Always with a smile and a handshake. We worked together at TUSDM. He was one of a kind and I am sure he will be sorely missed by his family and colleagues in dental medicine. May the many memories of past happy times help you heal through the days ahead. May he rest on the wings of the angles that brought him to heavens gates.
1/25/2021 Catherine and Ramzi Sarkis
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Wishing Sharin and the entire Russell family sincere condolences on your loss. David was a wonderful colleague and an exceptional professional. His smile, gentle spirit, and commitment to people will be very much missed.
1/26/2021 Christina D. DiComes
Johnston, RI, United States
It was very sad to hear of the passing of such a kind soul. David will be remembered by myself, as well as many classmates from dental school, as a person who always had a kind word for everyone he came into contact with. Caring thoughts go out to David's wife and family.
1/27/2021 Balthasar Settelen
Basel, , Switzerland
We are deeply deeply saddended, We lost a wonderful friend. we share for over 40 years so many beautiful memories. We still can't believe the fact that we can't continue this unique friendship. We will keep our memories and ad new ones with Sharin.
1/27/2021 Patricia Fox
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dear Sharin, I am so very sad to learn of David's passing. He was one of the kindest, most gentle people I have ever met. I would usually see him once a year or so, (for his eye exam) and I always felt so incredibly uplifted after seeing him. He had a beautiful way of listening to a person, and with such sincerity. I have read through many of the condolences posted here, and every one of them shows another side of this wonderful, generous, humorous soul we all had the pleasure of knowing. I will remember him always. I grieve with you for this devastating loss. Dr. Patricia Fox
2/1/2021 Corey Friedman
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Dr. Russell provided me with an opportunity that set the course of my life– BU was the only dental school I was accepted into, and that might not have happened had I not connected with him. I’m eternally grateful for his belief in me to succeed. Though our connection was based upon few interactions, I admired his warm heart and gentle demeanor. My dearest condolences to the Russell family.
2/1/2021 Corey Friedman
Boston, MA, USA
Dr. Russell provided me with an opportunity that set the course of my life– BU was the only dental school I was accepted into, and that might not have happened had I not connected with him. I’m eternally grateful for his belief in me to succeed. Though our connection was based upon few interactions, I admired his warm heart and gentle demeanor. My dearest condolences to the Russell family.
2/2/2021 Dr. Amlan Pankaj
Amarillo, Texas, USA
I had interacted with Dr. Russell during my time at Boston University as a student and I remember him as a helpful, kind and supportive person. My condolences are with his family. May his noble soul rest in peace. Amen.
6/8/2021 Jean Kelley
Boston, MA, USA
Dear Sharin, I just learned of David's passing this past weekend (June 5th). I am so, so sorry. He was the best not only as my dentist for many years but as a human being. He was warm, funny and had a good heart. I know you were both so devoted to each other. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my daily prayers.