Russell L. Desjardins

Russell L. Desjardins 1963-2022 GORHAM—Russell L. Desjardins, 58, of Gorham, died Sunday May 29 at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Bath, Maine June 20, 1963 the son of Russell W. and Geneva (Feltis) Desjardins. He grew up in the Bath Brunswick area and attended Brunswick High School. At an early age, Russ began working as a fisherman. He became well known on the Portland water front and eventually became a captain known for his great success. Mr. Desjardins was a big fan of the Red Sox and patriots and enjoyed watching other sports as well. He was good with his hands, able to fix just about anything. He was a hard worker but still had time for his family. Russell is survived by his son, Seth Coolbrith and his wife, Jennifer of Falls Church, VA; his daughter, Shelby Pettengill of Westbrook; his sister, Lucille Young and her husband, Mark of Topsham; his brother, Jason Desjardins and his girlfriend Jamie Orr of Warrensburg, Missouri; his granddaughter, Peyton Coolbrith; his girlfriend Debra Coolbrith of Gorham; his nieces and nephews, Sarah M. and Grace A. Desjardins, Steven Young and his wife Kirsten, Christina Duncanson and her husband Michael and Jacob Young. A funeral service will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway in South Portland on Monday at 10:00am. To view Russell’s memorial page or share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com