Russell H. Cherry of Truro died Sunday, October 21st at Cape Cod Hospital. He was 67.
He was born at Chelsea Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass on July 2, 1951, the son of Carol M. and the late William C. Cheery. He moved to Truro with his parents in 1982.
He worked in various fields, including driving truck for a small market in Orleans, clerking at the Wellfleet Health Foods store and at the Provincetown Cumberland Farms store. He then worked at the Pamet Harbor Yacht Club until he was forced to retire due to poor health. He relished all the friends he made while working.
He is survived by his son Christopher Cherry and Jamie along with their sons Liam and Oliver, all of Radford, VA. A sister, Christi C. Rogers and Skipp, along with brothers Dale W. Cherry and Diana, Drake D. Cherry and Wendy also survive him. He also leaves his Uncle Carl and Carol Wheeler in addition to many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Russ enjoyed nature and studied photography. Books were his true love along with the seeking of knowledge. He enjoyed all sorts of board and card games.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Truro Public Library, PO Box 357, North Truro, MA 02652, the Wellfleet Library, 55 W Main St, Wellfleet, MA 02667, or the Cape & Island's Suicide Prevention Coalition, P.O. Box 119, Barnstable, MA 02630.