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Edith Watts-Russell Obituary

WATTS-RUSSELL, Edith M. (Walsh) Formerly of Everett, most recently of New Port Ritchey, FL, August 21, 2009. Wife of the late John Watts & the late Peter Russell. Loving mother of Carolee (Watts) Reddington & her husband Donald of Plymouth, Bill Watts & his wife Peggy of FL, Bonnie (Watts) Luongo of Melrose & Pam (Watts) Siracuse & her husband Michael of Lynn. Sister of the late Sidney Walsh, Lorraine Marshall & Barbara Bridges. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren & her late grandson Daniel Reddington. Also survived by her former son-in-law Steven Luongo of Everett, her friend Bill Kish of New Port Richey, FL, her devoted nieces Barbara Sanborn of Merrimac & Linda Marshall of Haverhill along with many nieces & nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Monday, August 24th at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4:00-7:00PM. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Beacon Unit @ Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151. For obituary, directions, to order flowers or sign guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 22, 2009.

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Karen & Wally Stotik

August 23, 2009

Bonnie, Pam and Family

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August 23, 2009

Bill, Peggy, John Jeff and Jason
Our hearts go out to you at this time and days ahead. Please let us know if you need anything.

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