Russell A Lynaugh, 93, of St. Johnsbury, passed away on June 1, 2016 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Russell was born in Lyndon, Vermont, on May 25, 1923, to Allen Lynaugh and Flossie (Gilbert) Lynaugh. At the age of three, his mother died and Russell and his three sisters were raised by his Aunt Bertha Gilbert and Uncle Morris Gilbert. His high school days at Lyndon Institute were cut short when World War II broke out. He decided to leave school half way through his senior year and enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He saw action in New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, and Southern Philippines. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1946 from the Army Air Corp, Russell worked at VT Tap & Die and Ralston Purina, as well as painting houses. On Columbus Day, 2008, Lyndon Institute surprised Russell by presenting him with his high school diploma in front of students, staff, faculty, and his five sons. Russell is survived by four sons; Donald Lynaugh of Williston, Dale Lynaugh and wife Elaine of Peacham, Dwayne Lynaugh and wife Susan of North Danville, and Danny Lynaugh and wife Judy of Dahlonega, Georgia. Russell was predeceased by his parent, Allen and Flossie Lynaugh, his son Dennis Lynaugh, and his three sisters; Barbara Truex of Binghamton, N.Y., Glenn Lynaugh of Falls Church, Va., and Marion Root of St. Johnsbury, Vt. At Russell's request, there will be no visiting hours or funeral. The family will observe services privately at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Resident Activities Fund, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.