CORNVILLE – Russell A. Nugent Jr. of Cornville passed away Oct. 16, 2021 of natural causes. He was 92 years old.

Russell spent most of his adult life in Connecticut, where he graduated from high school in Newington. There, he also met his wife of 71 years, Dorothy May. During the Korean War era he served in the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant and particularly enjoyed his time stationed in Wichita Falls, Texas where his daughter, Ivy, was born.

Russ spent may years employed by the Newington Education System where, among other things, he was a long-time science teacher, men’s varsity soccer coach, JV men’s basketball coach, and women’s varsity basketball coach. He was especially proud of starting and being the first coach of the men’s varsity lacrosse program. He lived many years in Simsbury, Conn. where his son, Russell III, was raised.

After retirement, Russ and Dotte moved to Skowhegan where they resided until recently. They spent much time together, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. They enjoyed the UConn women’s basketball, Red Sox baseball and Penn State football.

There will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers or

donation, Russ Jr. would have really liked that you take a child somewhere to enjoy the outdoors, maybe hiking or fishing.


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