Obituary of Russell C. Marier

Palmer- Russell C. Marier, Sr., passed away peacefully at The Veterans' Home of Holyoke on December 27, 2023, at the age of 87. Russell was born in Three Rivers to the late Felix and Florence (Roberts) Marier on January 11, 1936. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the Amvets in Three Rivers. Russell, a lifetime resident of Palmer, was not only a carpenter/foreman for HP Cummings Construction for many years, but also owned Marier's Bait & Tackle and ran Marier's Flea Market for over 40 years. When he wasn't spending time with friends and family, he could be found crocheting, building things, playing bingo, scratching his weekly scratch tickets, but only the "easy kind", or spending quality time with his great-grandson, Alex Russell Czech. Russell is survived by his daughter, Rosemarie Swiechowicz and her husband Ross, of South Carolina. He will also be missed by sister, Ruth Solglia of Natick and his granddaughter; Lori Czech and her husband Jason of West Brookfield. Russell will be mourned by his great-grandson, Alex Russell Czech. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren: Elizabeth Marier of Westfield and Jessica Gagnon of North Carolina. In addition to his parents, Russell is predeceased by the mother of his children and ex wife, Catherine Marier (2023), his children, Wendy Dion in 2017, Florence Marier in 2005, Russell C. Marier, Jr. in 2013 and Donald Marier in 2011 and his brother Robert Marier (2005) sisters; Regina Schlesinger (2020) and Olive St. Germain(2022). A calling hour will be held on Saturday, January 13 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am followed by a service of remembrance at 10:00 am at the Beers and Story Palmer Funeral Home, 1475 N. Main St., Palmer, MA 01069. Burial with military honors will immediately follow services in St. Anne's Cemetery in Three Rivers. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Russell's honor to the Veteran's Home of Holyoke's Activity Fund, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, MA, 01040.