Russell A. MacLeod 78 passed away at home on Thursday June 10 2010. The son of Stanley M. and Pauline V. Bartlett MacLeod Russell was born in Clinton and raised in Belmont MA. Russell graduated from Cornell University where he lettered in football and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He moved to New Smyrna Beach from Sudbury after retiring from his own plumbing business. Russell was a humanitarian activist who cared passionately about the less fortunate and social justice. He gave generously of his time money and vocal support to organizations such as Dr's without borders CCF Habitat for Humanity Amnesty International Meals on Wheels and many other organizations. He found joy in life through barbershop singing line dancing and attending local musical theater and art presentations. Most recently his greatest love was playing bridge with the New Smyrna Beach Bridge Club which he did with Amazing Grace and learned enough to write a book. Left to cherish their memories together are his son Scott A. MacLeod of Sudbury MA; his daughters Heather P. MacLeod of Brownfield ME; Karen R. MacLeod of Denmark ME; and Melanie A. Dunn (Deric W.) of Reisterstown MD; his grandchildren Hawk Reynoso of Portland ME; Kiowa Reynoso of Jacksonville NC; Sequoyah Reynoso of Brownfield ME; Julia and Jeremy Dunn of Reisterstown MD; and Colleen Bullard of Denmark ME; his great granddaughter Maryn Reynoso Jacksonville NC; and his brothers William E. McLeod and Kenyon B. MacLeod of New Smyrna Beach. Russell is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Marjorie Santello and Stanley MacLeod. The family would to express their thankfulness to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler for their compassion and kindness. Memorial donations in his honor may be made to any of the organizations mentioned above. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Lohmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the entrusted care of Cardwell Funeral Home.