Russell Hammond (13 Aug 1966 - 15 Sep 2023)

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Southend Crematorium 654 Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
Date
25th Oct 2023
Time
1.20pm
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In loving memory of Russell Hammond who sadly passed away on 15th September 2023:

My "little" brother passed away on Friday (15/09/2023) at the age of 57.

Russell has had his health problems over the years and following a recent hospital stay seemingly had this under control.

He was found by neighbours peacefully sitting in a chair almost as if he was doing what he liked best watching a film or some obscure TV programme that he would write about on here from time to time.

The neighbours I spoke to have all said they will miss his laughing - he could be heard in his flat watching some comedy probably whilst they were walking down the street!

Russell, loved his Film, Music and books, and could usually be found most free days - at the Odeon cinema (sometimes going for a marathon 4 films in a day - he said to me it was cheaper than putting the heating on!!!

He was our very own "Barry Norman" (google that name if you don't understand!).

Now if he wasn't there in the Odeon the Library would be another place that was frequented - in particular to annoy Atilla the Librarian! (you know who you are !!), only in jest - they would share a spoons breakfast or carvery almost monthly ( a monthly Hinge and Bracket meeting where they were main protagonists !!).

He liked to help, and support with encouragement friends in their endeavours in the music, comedy and acting professions, many kind words and comments from those he touched and reached out to over the years can be seen on social media and in the cards we have received.

His likes and dislikes!!
Likes (all things that are bad for him!):
Nutella
Sausages
Cheese
Rum ( Kraken and Captain Morgan's)

Dislikes
Cabbage / Greens (stories to be told at funeral ( if I remember)
People on phones / talking in Cinema
Spiders (colleagues at Hamelin Trust)

Russell walked everywhere never wanted to drive something to do with how people drive when he was a passenger!

Thankyou ALL for being his friends and support network over the years we / I very very much appreciate and value you as I know he did.

Sweet dreams little brother - RIP

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Eirik Finbak wrote

Rest in peace, Dear mate. So long my friend. Ta ta for Now. Hope there are burgers, fries, spaghetti, pizza and sweat sodas up there in heaven.
Love from Norway <3

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Andrew Hammond donated £300 in memory of Russell

Collected from the Donation box and cards at the Funeral service. Thank you to all that came and watched on line God bless you all. XXXX

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Maria 07766 542019 donated £10 in memory of Russell

Rest well Russell xx

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Alfie Slade wrote

Rip my friend you will be missed ❤️

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Alfie Slade donated £20 in memory of Russell

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  • Rip my friend you will be missed ❤️ Apologies no idea why my email came up

    Posted by Alfie on 25/10/2023 Report abuse
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Shane Polkinghorn & family wrote

RIEP Russell. You gave so much to people you cared for: -You was always the fist person Shane sought out when he stayed at the house, and fun & laughter could always be heard when he found you. You will be sorely missed. A heartfelt thanks to you x. We hope people's caring thoughts help give your family & friends strength at this sad time x

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  • This message and the candle below is in loving memory from Shane Polkinghorn and his family x

    Posted by Shane on 20/10/2023 Report abuse
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Barry Shine donated £20 in memory of Russell

RIP Russell and my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult and sad time

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Captain Morgan donated £128 in memory of Russell

Sleep well Russell until we meet again

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Carl Brunning donated £210 in memory of Russell

Donation in memory of Russell from all his friends on 4thDimension, Russell will be missed by all 700 members he gave so much to many rest in peace

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Tom Mayhew donated in memory of Russell

Russell, you were a truly lovely man with a heart of gold. You are very missed.

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Sue Collinson wrote

Dear hairy we were friends for over 30 years. You made me laugh so much and we teased each other all the time but we were very fond of each other. I will miss you always ❤️

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Andy B donated £20 in memory of Russell

God Bless.

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Janet Cooke wrote

Dear Russell
You gave so much to so many and touched their lives
You made a difference may you rest in peace and rise in glory
God bless sleep tight x

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Stephen & Carole Plummer donated £12 in memory of Russell
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Hamelin Trust donated £50 in memory of Russell

In memory of Russell, who was a much loved colleague and friend.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

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Lesley Wilkinson donated £20 in memory of Russell

Sleep Tight my friend

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Lesley Wilkinson wrote

R.I.P my lovely friend, not a day went by when we didn't have a chin wag, I am going to miss our chats ( but not the dreadful jokes lol ) I hope they feed you lots of Sausages up there, sleep tight my friend till we meet again.

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