REGINA M. ROUSSIN

REGINA M. ROUSSIN - MILTON - Regina M. Roussin passed peacefully on Jan. 15, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers. Born on Oct. 26, 1942, in Hartford, Conn., she later moved to Milton as a child. Regina's pursuit for higher education led to her Master's in Education from the University of Vermont, and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College. Regina's integrity and love of kids became self-evident when she adopted and raised her six grandchildren. Regina was an awesome mother. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Joyce Sweeney. She is survived by her sister, Susanne Gardner and husband, Earl Gardner, and their children, Joe, Eddy, Sarah Gardner, and Michelle Hathaway, and Susanne's granddaughters, Jennifer and Jessica. Regina is also survived by five children and their spouses, Paul Roussin Jr., Lynda Roussin, Anne Roussin, David and Cindy Roussin, and Jeff and Leslie Thayer; grandchildren, Nicholas, Tiana, Trista, Jenni, Jamie and Ethan Roussin, Lillian Thayer, and Jennie, Adrian, and Aric Diaz; and four great-grandchildren, Ryley Roussin, and Alyssa, Anthony and Aidan Diaz. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice Central, 14 Parkstone Cir., N. Little Rock, AR 72116, for their outstanding care of Regina Roussin. Please include the following information: Payable to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, and in the memo please add, "For Searcy Office."