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Elizabeth J. (Senior) Russell
Loving Mother and Grandmother
LOWELL -- Elizabeth J. (Senior) Russell, of Lowell, died April 7, 2013 after a period of declining health, aged 82 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Senior.
Born in Lowell, October 8, 1930, a daughter of the late Oliver T. and Beulah R. (Pinkerton) Bush. She received her early education in the Lincoln school system and was a graduate of Lowell High School. She furthered her education at Lowell Commercial College, and graduated with a degree in Accounting.
Elizabeth became associated with Community Team Work as an Accounting Analyst for over 20 years.
She enjoyed traveling, playing her favorite slot machine at Foxwoods, solving word search puzzles and playing bingo. She was a member of the Red Hat Society at Willow Manor.
Mrs. Russell was a devoted mother, who raised nine children on her own after her beloved husband died at a very young age. She was a fabulous cook, independent, kind and loving. She will always be remembered for her strength and character.
She is survived by six daughters, Nancy Irazarez of Lynn, Judy Landry of Lowell, Donna Trudel of Pepperell, Kathey Trottier of Lowell, Caren Sponholtz of Lowell and Lorraine Fonseca and her husband Eric of Lowell; and one son, Larry Senior of Lowell. A sister, Barbara Chattley of Lowell. Twenty-two beloved grandchildren, Erica MacArthur, Cindy Fonseca, Michael Fonseca, Scott Senior, Alan Jordan, Nikki Colon, John Trudel, Jacqueline Pettingell, Larry Landry, William Landry, Jessica Landry, Laura Sponholtz, April Sponholtz, Marc Trottier Sr., Ronnie Savage, Steven Savage, Shawn Savage, Kelly Senior, Jennifer Senior, Bobby J. Senior, Tammy White and Joey White. She also leaves many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Barbara Savage and Bobby Senior, and sister of the late John Bush.
RUSSELL -- In Lowell, April 7, 2013. Elizabeth J. (Senior) Russell, of Lowell, aged 82 years. Friends will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS Funeral Home, 122 Princeton Blvd., Lowell, on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. Elizabeth's funeral service to be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Funeral Directors, Frederick W. Healy and Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. For condolences, please visit www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.
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Aunt Betty, you are sure missed and always loved and never forgotten
Estagen Zimmerman
April 5, 2019
Aunt Betty you will be missed dearly by me and my family, even though we have not seen each other since dad's funeral. Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Barbara and all of Aunt Betty's family. She has a special place in my heart. May you rest in peace. Hope someday to meet all of my cousins in Massachusetts.
God Bless You All,
Estagen & Linda (Bush) Zimmerman
Estagen & Linda Zimmerman
April 21, 2013
Through your loving daughter Judy Landry.
I was honored to have known your mom. She will be missed.
Jane Maker
April 10, 2013
sorry for your lost from donna and dave lives in ramons building
donna levesque
April 10, 2013
Love you Auntie, I'm so glad I got to see you when I did. You will be missed.xoxo
Catherine Niemi
April 9, 2013
Love you grandma! Visiting you, gabbing with you ma and kathey, and just having your company will be missed. Memories will always be with us. xoxo
April 9, 2013
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