LEICESTER-Russell C. Patricks, 68, of Leicester, died Tuesday, August 11th in his home. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Roberta H. (Scarlett) Patricks; two daughters, Lori A. Burke of Worcester and Theresa M. Colby of Petersham; two brothers, Robert Patricks of Montgomery, PA and Richard Patricks of Auburn; five grandchildren; a great grandson; nephews and nieces.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph R. and Dorothy C. (LaHair) Patricks and had been an oil burner technician for National Coal & Oil and Sprague Oil, before retiring in 1996. He was a former member of the Leicester Fire Department and was a member and past Grand Knight of the Leicester Knights of Columbus.
Funeral services are private. There are no calling hours. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, is directing arrangements.