Russell Arthur Missin (15 July 1922 – 28 November 2002) 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 (Church Music) degree from Geneva Theological College, America. He also held the A.D.C.M. (Archbishop of Canterbury's Diploma in Church Music).
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 - 1949
Organist 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