Russell Gordon Shores

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Mr. Russell Gordon Shores, 56, of Tangier Island, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Born on Tangier Island Oct. 12, 1962, he was a son of the late James “Puck” and the late Mary Alice Parks Shores.

He was a graduate of Tangier Combined School, Class of 1981 and was a member of the New Testament Church. He was a waterman for 27 years before making a career change into the tugboat industry, first with Express Marine, then OSG, and finally as an engineer for Vane Brothers on the tugboat, Hudson.

A beloved husband and devoted dad, Russell loved to work and provide for his family. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, boating and carpentry. He also loved his pet cats.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Hope Howard Shores, of Tangier Island; son, Noah Royce Shores, of Westover; brother, Rudy James Shores and wife, Carlene, of Tangier Island; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, including his in-laws, and many close friends.

Funeral services officiated by Elder Duane Crockett and Elder William Eskridge were held Thursday, June 13, 2019, at New Testament Church on Tangier. Interment was held in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield.

Donations in his memory may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 400, Salisbury, MD 21804.

Services were in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com

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