Russell Arthur Missin
Russell Arthur Missin was an English cathedral organist, who served in Newcastle Cathedral.
Background
He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire on 15 July 1922. Missin's parents lived in a small village, Gorefield just outside Wisbech. He was awarded his FRCO CHM in 1947 and took a Doctor in Theology degree from Geneva Theological College, America. He also held the A.D.C.M..He was married to Muriel, and they had two sons. His ashes are interred in the churchyard at St Paul’s Church, Gorefield, Wisbech.
Career
Assistant organist at Ely Cathedral 1945 - 1949Organist of:
- St Mary's Church, Thetford
- St Giles, Cambridge
- Holbeach Parish Church
- All Saints' Church, Oakham 1950 - 1956
- St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1957 – 1967
- Newcastle Cathedral 1967 – 1987
- Christ Church, North Shields 1989 - 1999