She has gone to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Alvira Ellen (Ash) Russell
passed away early on Thursday morning, March 14, 2019, with her children by her side.
Alvira was a member of the Baptist Church in Mattawamkeag for about 70+ years. Alvira brought many children and friends as well to church with her. Over the years, she was the Church treasurer, she taught Sunday school classes, and she was there almost every time the church doors were open.
She enjoyed selling Avon for many years, and was a Presidents Club member for most of those years.
Alvira was predeceased by her husband, Wyman Russell Sr., a son James Russell, two grandsons William and James Russell, and a son in law Stephen Gagnon. Her sister Ina, and all of her inlaws.
Alvira is survived by her brother Henry Drager of Lagrange Me, a sister Mabel and her husband Bernard Bennett of Glennburn.
Sons Wyman Russell Jr. Daughter in law Donna Russell, widow of James Russell. Roger and wife Mary Russell. Wayne and wife Jill Russell. David Russell. Delia and husband Neal Doane. Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren,
and Great Great Grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service to celebrate Alvira's life, on Saturday, May 18, 2019,
at 11:00 a.m., at the Mattawamkeag Cemetery. Arragements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Clay Chapel.