Cecilia (Cis) Russell
May 13, 1938 – July 31, 2020
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Marie Cecilia (Cis) Russell (nee Felix) in her 82nd year on Friday, July 31st, 2020 after a short battle with cancer at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL.
Cecilia is survived by her 10 children; Reg (Sherry) Russell; Tony (Mandy) Russell; Donny (Marie) Russell; Barb (Bruce) White; Jovita (Roddie) Young; Marilyn Lush all of Ontario; Bernadine (Mike) Daugherty of Kippens, Delilah Kennedy of Stephenville; Dean (Chas) Russell of Port au Port and Gerard Russell of Edmonton, AB. 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Sisters Florence & Don Power; Patsy & Pat McLellan ;Thelma & Reg Prado; Barbara Felix; Jessie Ballard of Windsor, NS; Elizabeth Felix of Stephenville. Brothers Charles (Doris) Felix; John (Jean) Felix of Stephenville Crossing and Robert Felix (Linda) of Felix Cove and many extended relatives and friends.
Cecilia is predeceased by her husband Harry Russell; Granddaughter Michelle White; Grandson Gregory Doucette; Son-in-law Dean Lush; parents William and Margaret Felix; sisters Mary, Augustine and Marion, brothers Bert; Morris; and Patrick.
Cecilia was an active member of St. Stephen’s Parish; St. Anne’s Guild; Whale Back Senior’s Club and she was always available if anyone ever needed help or a shoulder to lean on.
Special thank you to her PSW Charmaine Hackett who wasn’t only her support worker but became a very close and loving friend to our mom and to us all.
Also a special thank you to all the staff on the Palliative Care Unit at the Sir Thomas Roderick Hospital Stephenville, Russell’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and compassion during this difficult time, and to the many who sent cards and words of comfort. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Parish. Online stream will also be available.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of ones choice in memory of mom.
SHE DIED AS SHE LIVED…TRUSTING GOD
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cecilia Cis Russell May 13 1938 July 31 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Stephenville, Province: T-N
Sincere condolences to the family.Rest in peace Aunt Cecelia.