Laura Ruth Russell, 91; Former Long-Time Suffield Resident Who Retired from Hamilton Standard

From Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home.

It is with sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Laura Ruth Russell of Sebastian, FL on Monday, June 8, 2015.

But it is with joy that we celebrate her life of 91 years and her many gifts to family and friends.

Born in Suffield November 30, 1923 daughter of the late Emmett and Laura (Edwards) Lyman she lived in Suffield most of her life before moving to New Hampshire for 25 years and then Florida for the past 7 years.

Before retiring she was employed by Hamilton Standard for eighteen years. Laura was a member of D.A.R. and the Red Hats Society, she enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting.

Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Vern Russell.

She was survived by her three children, Sandra Leavitt and her husband Winston of Suffield, Gail Campbell and her husband Stephen of Raleigh, NC, Paul Russell and his wife Jane of Sebastian, FL; her grandchildren, Lisa and Eric Bennett, Cynthia and Matthew Lafond, Rebecca and Allen Clark, Matthew Campbell, Eric and Marion Campbell, David and Jill Russell, Michael Russell, Jennifer and Frederick Albert; her great-grandchildren, Lauren and Jack Lafond, Zachery Clark, Joel Campbell, Nicole and Daniel Russell, Alex Russell, Tyler, Nicholas and Zachary Albert.

The family would like to thank the staff at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL for the wonderfully kind, compassionate care given to our mother in her final days, and the compassion shown to all her family at this very difficult time.

Her family will receive friends Monday, June 15, 2015 from 10-11 AM at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield followed by funeral services at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Suffield Cemetery, West Suffield.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the First Baptist Church of Wabasso, 4720 86th Street, P.O. Box 246, Wabasso, FL 32970 or to the VNA Hospice House, 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

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