Obituary Guestbook for Dr. Thomas Edgie Russell Jr., 8/27/1917 - 8/10/2004
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These are copies of entries posted to the obituary guestbook 
for Dr. Thomas Edgie Russell Jr at:

http://www.legacy.com/baltimoresun/Guestbook.asp?Page=Guestbook&PersonID=2509913

The Guest Book for Dr. T. Edgie Russell Jr. will be online until
September 11, 2004, unless it is sponsored. 


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August 25, 2004

My mother, Ruth Halfen, has never spoken more highly of anyone than of
Dr. Russell. Unfortunately, I was never afforded the opportunity to meet
him, but I feel as if I know him simply from what my mother has said
about him, even as recent as a month ago. A man of great patience,
kindness, and dedication, not just to his field but to his patients. I
owe him my life, for I am one of his 14,000 miracles! 

Kenneth Halfen (Baltimore, MD )
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August 17, 2004

Like so many others, I was fortunate enough to be a patient of Dr.
Russell's. He delivered my three beautiful daughters, who are all grown
up now. I had moved to Florida for a short period of time, but upon
returning to Maryland, I immediately contacted his office to return to
his care. He was a great doctor...caring and professional. He will be
missed. 

Kathryn Becker (Parkville, MD )

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August 16, 2004

Dr. Russell, what a doctor, what a person! He indeed was missed by all
when he retired. My Mom trusted him to the fullest as her GYN/OB. He
took such good care of my Mom and when she was diagnosed with breast
cancer got her the best doctors ever. You could call him and he'd make
the calls for you to get the best drs. Thank you! When my Mom passed in
July 1999, he came to her viewing, in a wheel chair but he came. All the
women whom had the privilege to have him as their GYN/OB, flocked around
him so happy to see him. Asking how he was doing. God Bless his family.
Take pride in having such a wonderful person in your life. 

Tracy Chlebda-Morrison (Essex, MD )
TLCM240@aol.com

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August 14, 2004

Dr. Russell was my OB/GYN for over 30 years and delivered my two
children. It was indeed a sad day for all his patients when he retired
as he was such a wonderful doctor and a true legend in his time. Thank
you Doc! and a special thank you to his family for all the time he spent
away from you taking such good care of his girls. We all share in your
loss. 

Joann Rigby (Baltimore, MD )
j.rigby@verizon.net

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August 14, 2004

Thank you Dr. Russell for 3 healthy & beautiful children who now have
families of their own. You were a wonderful OB/GYN Dr. Peace to your
family

Judy Lemaster (Berlin, MD )
JLemast4@aol.com

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August 13, 2004

Dr. Russell was the OB that delivered me. I also had the privilege of
him delivering all three of my children. I remember him telling me
during one of my visits that he would never retire he loved what he did
too much. I greatly missed him when he did retire. I will always
remember him as wonderful man and terrific OB/GYN. He will be missed. My
thoughts and prayers go out to his family. 

Carole Riddle (Hampstead, MD )

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August 12, 2004

Dr. Russell was my children's grandfather. Doc always had a an amusing
anecdote, while entertaining at family events. Whenever a problem would
arise he would help out in any small way that he could. In his younger
years he loved the outdoors and traveling. A very caring man. We will
all remember the good things about him. My daughter was there when he
passed away. My son and I were traveling on the Metro trying to attempt
to head to Baltimore to see him right before he died. We received a cell
phone call, and my son got the privledge to speak to Doc right before
his passing. The Metro car was silent in reverence to a boy's last words
to his grandfather. Grown men were in tears, as was I, as we listened to
my son say his goodbyes. "We'll see you on the other side."

Lynn Kindness (Frederick, MD )
KindnessL@aol.com
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August 12, 2004

It has been a privilege to have known Dr Edgie as a colleague at GBMC
over 20 years. His kindness, wit, and medical expertise were greatly
appreciated. 

Please extend my condolences to all of the family.

Dr Jay Biddison (Baltimore, MD )

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