Tyler D. Russell, 29, a resident of Cardinal Blvd. in Pownal, VT died Tuesday October 4, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born in Bennington, VT July 29, 1987. He was the son of Ronald George Sr. and Ida (Russell) Danforth. Tyler received his early education in Pownal and was a 2007 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School.
He married the former Jenna Grover on October 1, 2016.
Tyler had been employed at both Price Chopper and Turcotte Designs where he did design work and detailing.
He enjoyed working on tractors, playing Play Station, RC Cars, building things, art, camping and hunting. Tyler loved animals, four wheeling and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Ida and William Danforth. His father, Ronald George Sr. His siblings, Michelle Russell, Shanda Felt and her husband Steve, Ronald George Jr "RJ", Shelby Rowe, Eliza George, William Danforth II and Ryan Neumeister. His maternal grandparents, Donald Russell Sr. and Helen Rock; His paternal grandparents, Bill and Donna Schaefer; His aunt Mary Hunt who was like a second mom; his longtime buddy James Palmer; a close cousin, Ashley Wright and his nieces and nephews, Austin, Taylor, James III, Melody, Makayla, Evan, Carson, Bentley, Steven, Connor, Ashton, Caleb and Carter; His closet friends, Cindy and Ed Myers; Along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his sister Kayla George, his maternal grandparents, Amelia Russell and Kenneth Rock, his aunt Winky Rowane Honyoust and a nephew Ronald Kenneth George.
A memorial service to celebrate Tyler's life will be held at the Pownal Fire House South Station on Saturday October 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201