Russell Edward Webber

Russell E. Webber Sr., 81, of Wells, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born in Portland, Maine, on March 12, 1943, to Donald and Clio (Humphrey) Webber, Russell grew up in Portland and spent summers on Peaks Island. He attended Portland schools and graduated from high school before attending Burdette College. Following college, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly served for four years, rising to the rank of Sergeant. After completing his enlistment, Russell returned to Maine briefly before taking a position with the U.S. Postal Service in North Conway, New Hampshire. In 1980, he was promoted to Postmaster and returned to Maine, settling in Wells, where he retired in 1992. In retirement, Russell stayed busy by snow plowing during the winter for several years. In 1968, Russell married Constance Litchfield, and together they raised four children and shared 55 years of marriage. He loved boating and fishing in the ocean, enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and attending car shows. Russell was an animal lover, especially of his dog, Abby. He cherished visits to Loring Air Force Base, loved sitting out in the sunshine, and enjoyed the nice weather. A quiet and reserved man, he enjoyed spending time at home and will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Russell was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Clio Webber and by his brother, Bradley Webber. He is survived by his wife, Constance G. Webber of Wells; four children, Russell E. Webber Jr. of Kennebunk, Holly L. Mooney of York, Thomas D. Webber and his wife Kelly of Peaks Island, and Carrie L. VanKeulen and her husband Scott of Brandon, South Dakota. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Courtney Farago, Cody Mooney, Talia Webber, Logan Webber, Colton VanKeulen, Braxton VanKeulen, Hudson VanKeulen, Weston VanKeulen, Raegan VanKeulen, Grayson VanKeulen, Ashton VanKeulen, and Lincoln VanKeulen; a great-grandson, Rome Farago; his brother, Brian Webber and his wife Leslie of Cibolo, Texas; and several nephews. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 10, at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street in Springvale. Interment with military honors will follow at Ocean View Cemetery in Wells. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.