It is with great sadness that the family of the late Elizabeth Rose Russell announce her passing on Monday, May 8 ^th , 2023 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 77 ^th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband of 50 years: John Russell; her two daughters: Pamela Russell (Ben Gillingham), and Christine Elliott (Matt); one precious grandchild: Jacob Elliott; sister: Thomasine Temple (Art); brothers-in-law: Randy Coombs, and Dave Murphy; and sister-in-law: Eileen Russell; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents: Thomas and Catherine Hennessey; brothers: Harold and Gary; sisters: Catherine, Brenda, and Rosemary; and her brother-in-law: Bill Russell.

At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be a funeral service held for family and friends on Friday, May 12 ^th , 2023 in the Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM with Father Lee Lainey officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Elizabeth would want people to do whatever would make them happy. A donation can be made in Elizabeth's memory to a charity of one's choice.

"Our Wife, Mom & Nanny, she was a bundle of so many wonderful things. She was a Rockstar Diamond painter and completed hundreds of projects. She was always so proud of each one and couldn't wait to show them off. Mom suffered for many years and found comfort (and much talant) in her Diamond paintings it made her at peace and we now have many wonderful memories created by her, including some crafty special projects she made especially with us in mind.

When she was able she was a wonderful cook and baker, she especially loved her boiled raisin cake and anything she could make into a sandwich. She was always excited to hear about our lives and share the latest update of the Young and the Restless.

Mom handled her sicknesses with a smile and brave face, never wanting us to know how much pain she was truly in. She rarely complained and wanted everyone around her to be happy.

Mom loved "nanny's little boy" and spoiled him every chance she got, she was always tucking little surprises away for him and was so happy to spend sometime with him this past Easter. She was so very proud of him and told him every chance she got.

There are not enough words to explain how truly strong, special & loved she was….I'm not sure we'll ever get used to "was" but as Mom would say "it is what it is" you can't change it, just need to deal with it the best way you can. We don't know what that is yet, It will take sometime and we will spend everyday remembering what was with her."

"Always and forever, I love you more."
- John, Pam (Ben), Christine (Matt), and Jacob