Obituary for
Doris Sophia Russell (Major)
On January 14, 2018 it is with deepest sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris.
Beloved wife of Leo Russell and the late Jerry McCann. Doris came to Canada from Ealing, England as a war bride. Doris and Leo married in 1959 and became residents of Burlington. Together they raised 5 daughters; Valerie, Lynn, Tracy and twin daughters Kimberely and Kelly and special daughter Kinsey. Beloved grandmother of fourteen grandchildren; Jason, Steven, John, Lucas, Jordan, Paul, Eric, Christopher, Emily, Alanna, Sydney, Alex, Ashley, and Vanessa. Great-grandmother to Shieanne, Aidan, Avery, and Aubree. Doris will also be missed by extended family, friends and special neighbours Lorne and Pat.
Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 6-9 pm. Vigil prayers for 8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church (4072 New Street, Burlington) on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:00am. Reception to follow at St. Raphael’s. Interment Burlington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.