Russell Dale Kierstead Sr.

Charlotte – Russell Dale Kierstead Sr., 64, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Calais Regional Hospital following a short illness. Russell was born Sept. 24, 1942 at home in South End Eastport, son of Basil and Ferne (Newman) Kierstead. Russell worked as a carpenter for many years in Mass. and Maine with his brother, Stanley. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Assoc. and numerous Rod & Gun clubs. Russell was well known locally for his artwork and his love of guns, many of which were highly engraved works of art. He enjoyed working on guns, shooting, the outdoors, metal detecting, and four wheeling with his family. Russell is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith (Merrick) Kierstead of Charlotte; his son, Russell Jr. of Eastport; daughter Rhonda of Eastport; granddaughters, Bobbi-Sue of Charlotte and Kayla of Eastport; grandson Corey of Eastport; a great-granddaughter, Trinity of Charlotte; a great-grandson Caven of Calais; his mother, Ferne L. Mitchell of Eastport; and his brothers, Stanley and companion Jane of Dixfield, Glen and wife Jackie of Colorado, and Robert and wife Rebecca of Eastport. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Hillside Cemetery in Eastport. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home – Flagg Chapel, Eastport.


Cemetery:
Hillside Cemetery
High Street
Eastport, ME 04631 (map/driving directions)



Services:
1:00PM at Graveside on Friday, June 1st, 2007