LEEDS — Russell Alden Bragdon, 62, a Vietnam veteran, long known for his honesty and wit, died on June 19, in Leeds, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his love ones.

Russell was born in Lewiston, March 22, 1950, the son of Alden M. and Celia I (Russell) Bragdon. He worked at various handyman jobs and worked for several years in the employment of Joe Murphy. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, wood-working, spending time with family, his pets and especially his dogs.

He is survived by his son, Stacy and his wife, Debbie Bragdon; daughter, April and her husband, Joe Bouchard; his mother, Celia Wyman and her companion, Bob Switzer; his sisters, Eleanor and her husband, Jim Leblond, Doris and her husband, Wayne McNally, Audrey and her husband, Ray Henderson, Judy and her husband Pete Richmond Jr. and Betty and her husband, Tom Brown; brothers, Alden Jr. “Tag” and his wife, Barbara and Ralph and his wife, Terry; three grandchildren, Seth, Annie and Mariah; many nieces and nephews; his long-time companion, Joy Begley; and his dog, Scooby-Doo.

Russell was predeceased by his father.

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