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Thelma Russell Obituary

Of Franklin, and formerly of Westwood and Cumberland, RI, died on September 1, 2007, at the Milford Whitinsville Regional Hospital in Milford. She was the beloved widow of James William Russell Sr. who predeceased her Dec. 26, 1990. She was the loving mother of James W. Russell Jr. of Millis, Janet Gallagher of Wrentham, and Shirley Russell of South Attleboro. She was the dear sister of Carl A. Thompson of Falmouth, and was the beloved grandmother of six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the RJ Ross Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Route 1A, WRENTHAM CENTRE, on Monday from 4-8 PM. Her Funeral will be on Tuesday at 10 AM in the Funeral Home, with burial following in Diamond Hill Cemetery in Cumberland, RI. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2007.

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Donna & Jack Hanley

September 10, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. We know your memories will never leave you but someday the hurt may lessen. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ann Kondax

September 9, 2007

Sincerely sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, Janet. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Kathy Harris

September 9, 2007

To Bestamor we love and miss you..
Love your great grandchildren,
Courtney, Shannon & Tommy

Katherine Harris

September 9, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Sandra Anderson

September 9, 2007

Jan, many thoughts go out to you and Terry from David & Sandy

Sue and Gayle Simpson

September 9, 2007

We were very sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Janet..She is with your Dad and in God's hands now..Our hearts and sympathies are with you and the family at this time....

Terry & Janet Gallagher

September 9, 2007

Dedicated to both James and Thelma Russell from their daughter Janet, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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