Marlborough – Russell E. Rebakas, 88, of Marlborough, died Dec. 4, 2020 at Marlborough Hospital from Covid-19 complications. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Foley) Rebakas, who died in 2007.
He was born, raised and educated in Grafton, the son of the late Peter and Paulina (Sciaucunas) Rebakas. Russell was a graduate and Valedictorian of Grafton High School, Class of 1950. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Georgia, Louisiana and North Carolina. He went on to receive a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and worked as a research engineer for Raytheon for 38 years, retiring in 1993.
Russell enjoyed gardening, reading historical novels, crossword puzzles and vacationing with his family in Sanbornton, N.H. He was a die-hard Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was a humble, easy going man whose family meant the world to him.
He leaves his son, Russell P. Rebakas of Marlborough; two daughters, Carol A. Lawton of Marlborough and Cindy A. Schuberth and her husband Wayne of Framingham; five grandchildren, Michael Lawton and his wife Linda of Millbury, Mark Lawton and his wife Lyndsey of Millbury, Nicole Bussiere and her husband Keith of Attleboro, Nancy Merritt and her husband Jon of Niantic, Conn. and Emily Schuberth of Framingham; and 10 great-grandchildren, Ava, Brianna, Carly, Jacob, Quinn, Charlotte, Jack, Caroline, Harrison and Jude. He was predeceased by his siblings George, Blanche and Eleanor. Russell also leaves many nieces and nephews, as well as his sister-in-law, Virginia Edmunds and her husband Kenneth of Grafton, and his brother-in-law, Gerald Foley of Westborough.
A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, from 4-6 p.m., in the Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln St., Marlborough.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Marlboro Community Cupboard.
All are invited to sign Russell’s online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com.
