RUSSAK, Ellen T.
Ellen T. Russak, 70, of Berlin, wife of Mark Russak, DVM, passed away on Saturday, (August 31, 2013) at Hartford Hospital after a long courageous battle with illness. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Miriam (Lemon) Tallmadge. Ellen was a Berlin resident from 1979 to 2003 when she and her husband moved to Mississippi. They retired and returned to Berlin in 2010. Ellen was a registered nurse and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. She was formerly employed at Poudre Valley Hospital and later worked as a hospice volunteer and as a bookkeeper at her husband's veterinary practice. Ellen was a member of the League of Women Voters, and was a past president in the New Britain League of Women Voters and was a former treasurer for the State of Connecticut League of Women Voters. In addition to her husband Mark, she is survived by two daughters, Andrea Sadowski and her husband Daniel of Kensington, and Laura Russak of Watertown, MA; three grandchildren, Madelynn, Brandon and Zachary Sadowski; two sisters, Elizabeth Burgess and Alison Szewczyk, both of Berea, KY; and a brother, William Tallmadge of Buffalo, NY.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Calling hours are Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. immediately preceding the service at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin, CT at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the institutions that cared for Ellen during her courageous struggle so they will someday find a cure for this devastating disease. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiac Amyloidosis program, Dr. Rodney Falk, 116 Huntington Avenue 5th floor, Boston, MA 02116. Tufts Medical Center Trust Amyloidosis Myeloma Research, Dr. Raymond Comenzo, 800 Washington Street #231, Boston, MA 02111 Please share a memory of Ellen with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com
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Barbara Nims
August 29, 2024
Ellen always had a warm and welcoming presence and I loved that about her. Peace to her family.
Nina and Sam Gitkin
August 29, 2023
Wondful woman and friend
September 8, 2013
Dear Mark and Family, Ellen was such a positive force in all that she did in life. She was a class act personified. Her imprint shall remain in the town of Berlin, our state and beyond. Her values and spirit will live through all who knew and loved her. She will not be forgotten. I will pray for her at Maple cemetery as I visit my buddies there. Ellen has run the race. Welcome HOME my good and faithful servant. Len Prygoda, Kensington, CT
Nina and sam Gitkin
September 7, 2013
To The Russak Family, We are so saddened to hear of the loss of a wonderful wife,mother, and grandmother. Ellen was a strong and loving woman and we are proud and honored to have had her as our dear friend. Our thoughts are with you all!
Lida Matthews
September 6, 2013
Dear Mark, Andrea & family and Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to comfort you when you lose someone you love so dearly. Please know that you are in my prayers. May you all find strength from the blessing of having her as your wonderful wife and mother.
Barbara, Jack and Carolyn Nims
September 5, 2013
Mark and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Ellen as a kind, gentle and wonderful neighbor.
Wendy (Prygoda) Weston
September 5, 2013
Andrea and Laura, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your familiy in my thoughts and prayers.
September 4, 2013
Dear Mark,
There are no words to express the degree of sadness felt in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Ellen will be deeply missed.
Love and God Bless,
Linda and Joe Cimadon
Laura Lund-Leilich
September 4, 2013
Mark, Girls and Grands, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. No words are of comfort right now. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
September 4, 2013
Our Sincere Condolences
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Don and Marcia Michaud
September 4, 2013
Mark,, Our deepest sympathy,to you and your family.
Joyce Porter
September 4, 2013
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Your love and devotion to each other was so inspiring. She was always kind, gentle, and engaged when I spoke with her. May your memories be your treasures.
September 4, 2013
Mark and family, We are truly sorry for your loss of Ellen, Mom. Sincerely, Ann and Sandy Maratta
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