Russell Edward Comeau, 64, of Garfield, WA, formerly of North Haven passed away August 6, 2021, at Pullman Regional Hospital.  Russell was born May 27, 1957, in New Haven to the late Alphonse “Ray” & Gladys (Stockman) Comeau.  A graduate of North Haven High School, Russell entered the U.S. Air Force following graduation and served 21 years until his honorable discharge in 1997 as a Master Sargent.  It was during his Air Force career that Russell married Mary Hines and together they both served in the Air Force where they were stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Airway Heights, WA.  They moved to Garfield, WA in 1997 and Russell began a twenty-year career at Schweitzer Engineering where he was a technician.  He had recently retired from SEL.  Russell was a very honest man throughout his life, and you always knew where he stood.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, and the outdoors.  Russell so enjoyed the family’s backroad travels and all that they explored.  He enjoyed electronics and woodworking as well.  He was a loving grandfather who loved his granddaughters.  He had a special interest in his animals through the years.  Russell is survived by his companion and best friend Mary Comeau; a stepson Christopher (Melissa) Luke; two brothers Richard (Robin) Comeau & Victor (Lisa) Comeau and his three granddaughters Isis, Katy & Lilly.  Uncle of Gary and Lisa Waters. He was preceded in death by a sister Diane Waters. 

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, August 17th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washngton Avenue. A Graveside Service will follow in All Saints Cemetery.