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Josephine Marguerite Russell

August 28, 2011

RUSSELL,  Josephine Marguerite – Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, August 28, 2011.   Josephine Marguerite Russell of London in her 87th year.  Beloved wife of Henry Blair Russell.  Loving mother of David (predeceased 2003) (Elizabeth) Russell; Doug (Mariette Revenburg) Russell; Barbara Russell; Bruce (Chris) Russell and Blair (Kim) Russell.  Grandchildren David, Marty, Kristy, Ryan, Bradley, Jeffery (deceased), Breanne, John, Brook, Zachary and 9 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by her siblings Mavis and Albert.   Predeceased by William (Bill) Hazael and Royal Hazael.  Special thanks to the medical staff on the 4th floor at University Hospital and Longworth Retirement Village for their compassionate care.  A Memorial Service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Josephine are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation – Cancer Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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Dear Uncle Henry and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss and please accept our most sincere condolences. Aunt Josie was a remarkable woman in every way. She was kind and loving, caring and compassionate, funny and fun to be with and we will remember her with very fond memories. Memories of her and the rest of the "happy gang" who were such close friends and whose families grew up together. She will be missed and I know she will be a wonderful guardian angel. All of our love and thoughts are with you. Love, Susy & Brian & Bobby

~ Susanne & Brian Burns (Patterson)

Bruce, Chris and Russell family, I wish you and your family my deepest condolences. I only met your Mom a couple of times, many years ago but wanted you to know my thoughts are with you during this time. It is never easy to say good bye to a parent but I am sure your memories and each other will make it a little easier. Take good care of each other and stay well, hugs to every one. Love Barb Hamilton

~ Barbara Hamilton

Dear Henry and family, We were so sad to hear of Josie's passing. We will always have fond memories of our cottaging days at Rondeau. Josie was a wonderful friend and neighbour. Her fun-loving and positive outlook on life was an inspiration to us all. Josie may have passed on, buy her memory will live on in our hearts. Our thoughts are with you all at this time, Paul, Mary and Meredith McArthur & Joyce Spence

~ Paul And Mary McArthur & Joyce Spence

To the Russell Family, A lot of years have passed since the days of the old neighbourhood on Howard Avenue in Windsor, but there are still many fond memories and often-told stories. The neighbourhood has changed and a lot of the faces are new, but we have the memories. We lost our Mom, Helen, 3 years ago, but Dad, Bob, is still living in the house on Howard. We wanted you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Donna (Hladki) Severin and the Hladki Family from Windsor Bob, Rob, Mike, Jim and Donna and families

~ The Hladki Family (Windsor)

So sorry to hear about your loss. So many fond memories of coming over to visit the Russell cottage. The "Gremlins" were always welcome with such warm arms of Mrs. Russell. My sincerest condolensces and best wishes to the you all. Love Paul Gunn.

~ Paul Gunn

I send this on behalf of my family and Pat Sutton, my mother. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Josie. She was a great woman! We will miss visits at the cottage and my boys will really miss those butter tarts. I will never drive by the cottage without remembering Mr. and Mrs. Russell sitting out front giving a hearty wave everytime we went past. We loved to stop in for a quick visit and maybe some baking, My parents spent many happy times in their company. Love to all of you. Pat, Nancy, Jeff, Ryan, Adam and Michael

~ Nancy Sutton Wilkinson

Uncle Henry and Family: We were greatly saddened to hear of Aunt Josie's passing. I will always remember her ready smile, lilting laugh, warm heart and positive outlook on life. She just sparkled. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Jane

~ Bill and Jane (Peck) Hay

To the Russell family, We were saddened to learn that Josie had passed away. We met her at Rondeau, one of her favourite spots, amd remember her warm hospitality and wonderful sense of fun. She always had a quick smile and a kind thought. Our thoughts are with the whole family at this sad time. Carol and John Spence

~ Carol and John Spence

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