Mary (Mitzi) Russon, together again with her beloved husband Alfred J. (Freddie) Russon (predeceased on June 2, 1989). Mary (Mitzi) Russon passed away peacefully, with God and her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 18, 2003. Loving mother of Donna Danicich (Branko), Judy Jolicoeur, Randy Russon and Karen Offidani (John). Grandmother of Jody and Cathy Fletcher, Stefan and Garth Danichich, Cara and Bobby Russon, and Meghan Offidani. Special sister to Anne Ilijanich (husband Steve) and the late Emil (Mike) Prpich (late Barbara). Daughter of the late Marko and Lucy Prpich. Sister-in-law to Gayle Russon (late Jack), Aline Russon (late Jimmy), Harold and Shirley Russon, and Ray and June Gassi. Aunt to many nieces and nephews and great grandmother of two. Mitzi's smile and unique personality will be missed by many, though her strong presence and influence will always remain. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, February 21, 2003 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Jerome's Catholic Church (26 Carmel Road) at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to Palliative Care and Oncology would be appreciated by the family.
