Obituary for Mary (Marquette) Russak
Mary (Marquette) Russak, 91, of Willimantic, CT, widow of Alex Russak and Walter Bates, died November 25, 2008 at home. She was born October 3, 1917 in Kingston, Ontario the daughter of Joseph and Philomene (Suprenant) Marquette. Mrs. Russak had been employed by Rogers Corp. for 9 years, retiring in 1962. She was previously employed by the American Thread Co. for 10 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Women’s Club, St. Joseph Church and a volunteer at the Immaculata Retreat House and Windham Hospital. Her survivors include a son, Timothy W. Bates of Datona Beach, FL; a daughter, Constance Campos of Myrtle Beach, SC; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She also leaves a brother, Romeo Marquette of Brooklyn, CT and two sisters: Juliette Evans of Willimantic and Ruth Dancosse of North Windham and numerous nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 11/28/08, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church on Jackson St. Willimantic. Burial will follow in the New Willimantic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr. Wallingford, CT 06492. Please visit www.baconfh.com to register your condolences online.
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