Russell E. Kobel Jr.

Hampton Beach- Russell E. Kobel, Jr., a longtime resident of Oxford, MA, and Hampton Beach, NH, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA. Rusty, the name by which he was known and loved, was born on May 31, 1959 in Worcester, MA. to Russell, Sr., and Sarah (Rennie) Kobel. He was raised in Oxford, MA, where he graduated from Bay Path Regional Vocational High School in 1978. He began a career with National Grid, and worked there until his retirement in July 2021. His job took him to many places throughout New England, and eventually his permanent residence became Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The “beach house” that he had shared with his family throughout his life, was where Rusty enjoyed his time the most. Rusty will be remembered for his love of traveling - he frequently took cruises to many places and enjoyed sharing his experiences when he returned. He loyally watched all New England sports teams, and attended the Patriots-Dolphins game in Miami whenever possible. He spent endless hours on the ski slopes of New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, and often could be found at a mountain on weekends and days off. His family and friends will miss the personal visits from “Santa Claus”, a role he embraced yearly. He will also be remembered by his friends at Hampton, with whom he spent endless hours laughing, talking, and sharing in their company whether it was at the Whale’s Tale, the Old Salt, at someone’s house, or his favorite stomping ground, the Sea Ketch. Rusty leaves his father, Russell Kobel Sr., of Oxford, MA, his siblings Glen, of Indian Trail, NC, Cheryl Gauvin and her husband John, of Webster Ma, and his brother Mark and his wife Dena of Webster, MA He also leaves several nieces and nephews,and his best friend and partner Patrice Goslee Fortier, with whom he lovingly shared his latest years with. He was predeceased in death by his mother, Sally (Rennie) Kobel, and his sister-in-law, Kay Kobel. Rusty’s legacy will live on through his family and friends. He lived his life to the fullest extent, making the most of every minute he was here. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 29th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Remick and Gendron Funeral Home,811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton, NH.

Russell E. Kobel Jr.

May 31, 1959 - June 16, 2025