Peacefully at ARCH Hospice on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the age of 75 with family at her side.
Beloved wife of Jim for 54 years. Loving mother of Kim Langevin (Dan), the late Donald and Trevor. Proud Grandma of Kristopher, Hunter and Ellie. Dear sister of Ken Isbister (Karel), Judy Kripki (Gary), Wendy Chapman (Bob), the late Debbie Brassard (Art) and Harold Isbister (Jill). Predeceased by her parents Jemima and Donald Isbister, her mother and father-in-law Dorothy and Herbert Russell and brothers and sisters-in-law Ken Russell (Ethyl), Irene Schlechter (William), Bill Russell, Patricia Clarke and Gordon Russell. Carol will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Carol was born in Barnet, England, the daughter of a war bride. She came to Canada when she was six months old and lived in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She attended teacher's college in Winninpeg and met her husband Jim in Bissett, Manitoba in an igloo at a winter carnival. They married and moved to various mining communities in Northwestern Ontario. They settled in Ignace and raised their three children there. They retired to Sault Ste. Marie 17 years ago. Carol was a long standing member of Lions Clubs, holding many positions over the years in which she excelled. In 2002 she was honoured with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. She will be deeply missed by the many friends she made through Lions.
Friends are invited to visit with family at the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 1 pm until 2:45 pm. Covid restrictions apply - masks and social distancing are mandatory, capacity is limited. Memorial service to follow in the chapel at 3 pm with Rev. Canon Bob Elkin officiating (capacity 80 people). Friends are invited to view the service online on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm. The service can be viewed anytime up to 90 days. Go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Carol’s name to view the service. Memorial contributions by cheque to the Sault Ste. Marie Lions Club would be greatly appreciated. Interment and a celebration of life will be held in Ignace at a later date.
Special thank you the staff and volunteers at ARCH, Dr. Beuhner and Jeff Orr of Sault Ste. Marie EMS for their care and kindness.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Russell family.
Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Lions Club are requested to assemble at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel on Sunday, January 2, 2022 for a memorial service for the late Lion Carol Russell.