Dorothy E. Russell, 64, of Westport Island, died Feb. 14 at her residence.
She was born in Philadelphia, Penn., a daughter of Charles A. and Marguerite (Archdeacon) Harris. She attended South Philadelphia, Penn. schools and high school.
On Oct. 19, 1963, she married Samuel C. Russell Jr. and for the next 20 years they were in many parts of the country while her husband served in the U.S. Navy. In 1978, they moved to Bath and later to Richmond where she was employed by Etonic Shoe. In 1984, they moved back to Bath where she was employed at Zayres in Brunswick and Ames in Brunswick. For the last 15 years, she was employed at Shaw’s in Bath in the bakery and later, as a cashier, retiring in July of 2007.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bath.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, crocheting, doing crafts and crossword puzzles, and extending her home to many people.
She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel C. Russell Jr. on Nov. 20, 1991, and sister, Marguerite Givens.
She is survived by sons, Edward M. Russell and wife Gail of Richmond, Samuel C. Russell III and wife Cathy of West Bath, and Peter J. Russell and wife Heather of Waldoboro; daughters, Dorothy C. Rogers and husband Randy of Brunswick, Margie A. Hodgdon of Westport Island, and Joanne D. Russell and companion Ed True of Woolwich; brothers, Charles Harris of Collingswood, N.J., and Fred Harris and wife Diane of Glenolden, Penn.; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service Sat., Feb. 16 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath with Rev. Mark D. Wilson officiating. A gathering of family and friends was at the American Legion Smith Tobey Post #21, Congress Ave., Bath.
Burial will be at Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Augusta in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Midcoast Maine, 45 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Daigle Funeral Home, Bath.
