Obituary of Russell A. Doyle

Russell A. "Buzz" Doyle, of Duxbury, passed away July 5, 2012 at the Jordan Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was 76 years old. Russ moved to Duxbury in 1952 and was a graduate of of the class of 1954. He was the son of the late Russel L. and Doris K. Doyle. Brother of the late Diane K. Snider and Denise R. Merry and survived by Darlene S. Hiller all of Spring Hill FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Penelope D. "Penny" (Whitney) Doyle. Father of Steven L. Doyle and his wife Jennifer of Duxbury and the late Garry A. Doyle. Grandfather of Leah Santos Doyle, Daniel Doyle, and Matthew Doyle, and great grandfather of Gabrielle Santos. Russ is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved bluegrass music, and camping. After graduation from Duxbury High Russ enlisted in the US Coast Guard and served 4 years during the Korean conflict. "Bampy" loved his family especially his three grandchildren and great grandaughter. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 10th from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St (Rt. 106) Kingston. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 11th at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at the Hillcrest cemetery in Plympton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 and/or Jordan Hospital Senior Behavioral Health Center, 275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360.