Russell Townsend Berglund: Obituary

Russell Townsend Berglund

August 09, 1930 – May 31, 2019

Mr. Russell Townsend Berglund age 88 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 31, 2019, under the care of Hospice, with his son next to his side. following an extended illness. Mr. Berglund was born on August 9, 1930 in Cambridge, MA., the son of the late George W. Berglund and the late Grace Townsend Berglund. He was a veteran of the US Navy of the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW. Russell was a loving father, He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Goss Berglund in 2005 his brother Paul W. Berglund of Tallahassee, FL Mr. Berglund attended the Unity Church.

Surviving Mr. Berglund are one daughter , Virginia Ann Berglund – McCabe of Ogdensburg, NY., his son, George Stanley Berglund of Blairsville, a close friend, Mary Anderson of Blairsville, one grandchild, three great grandchildren, and Ne Ne his favorite four legged buddy.

A memorial service will be held at a later date . with interment to follow in the Holly Hill Cemetery will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made in Mr. Berglund’s memory. to Pruitthealth Hospice of Blue Ridge GA

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com