In Loving Memory of Marilyn M. Russell

1940 – 2025

Marilyn May (Ellis) Russell, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home on June 21, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in Bathurst, NB on September 26, 1940, she was the eldest of six children born to Maynard and Edith (O'Connor) Ellis.  She grew up in Canobie, NB, on the family farm, graduated from Bathurst High School in 1958, and obtained her teacher’s license the following year.

Marilyn was a passionate and dedicated educator who genuinely loved teaching.  Though she taught at many grade levels in her earlier years, she spent much of her career teaching high school English.  She also served as school librarian in her final couple of years before retiring from Miramichi Valley High School.

Her retirement in 1992 afforded her the fulfilling luxury of spending more time with family, friends and embracing new interests.   She served on the board of the town library.  She learned to tole paint with her vibrant group of friends.  She continued playing bridge in multiple card clubs.

And always devoted to family, she happily spent even more time with her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and her grandchild, on whom she doted.  Her love, strength, wit, intelligence, and hugs will be sorely missed.

Marilyn is survived by her only child, daughter Suzanne Russell (Edward “Ted” Holden) of Antigonish, NS; grandson Hollis Holden (Blossom) of Halifax, NS; sisters Glenna (Leonard) Russell of Kensington, PEI; Sharon (Bob) Emmerson of Black Creek, BC; Shirley (Adam) Rok of Barry’s Bay, ON; Rilla (Danny) Scully of Rexton, NB; brother Rod (Lisa) Ellis of Black Creek, BC; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

She was predeceased by her dear husband, Glenn (2021), and her parents.

Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home, 140 King St., Miramichi on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm with funeral service to follow at 4:00 pm from Adams Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be in Black River Community Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Miramichi Food Bank or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca

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