Russell William Swanson

Russell W. Swanson, 81, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024. He was the husband of Evelyn R. (Gustafson) Swanson for 53 years. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Ragnar W, and Marie-Anne (Parent) Swanson.

Russell was an electronics technician for Electic Boat for 41 years and a Vietnam War Era Navy Veteran. He was a ski instructor at Yawgoo Valley Ski Area for 37 years; a member of the VASA Order of America; President of the Warwick Ski Club; a member of the golf league at Elmhurst Country Club and enjoyed bowling at Wickford Lanes.

Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter, Kristen Lynn Flower and her husband Lee of Exeter, Russell’s adopted son; his sister, Alice Shiel and her husband Tom of Warwick; his brother, Paul Swanson and his fiancé Bonnie of FL and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11 am in St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 E. Beach Rd., Charlestown. Burial will follow with military honors at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday, September 19, 2024, 4-7 pm, at Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 E. Beach Rd., Charlestown, RI 02813 or the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., P.O.Box 41659, Providence, RI 02940.