Mrs. Marion Martha Russas Obituary (1942

ATTLEBORO - Marion Martha (Kee) Russas, 74, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, died peacefully in her sleep on October 14, 2017, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Born on November 5, 1942 in Providence, Rhode Island, she is predeceased by her late husband Raymond M. Russas, Sr. Marion loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed drives with family to both Scarborough and Oakland beaches in Rhode Island while reminiscing her fondest memories. The wife of a tug boat captain, Marion was most proud of raising six caring and loving children. Most recently, Marion adopted a new family at the Life Care Center of Attleboro and was loved by staff and new friends she met along the way. Her sense of humor, generosity and “telling it how it was” will be missed most. Marion is survived by her six children and their spouses: Donna Courcy of South Attleboro, MA, Raymond Russas Jr. and his wife Janet of Attleboro, MA, Cheryl Russas of Pawtucket, RI, Joseph Russas Sr. and his wife Sharon of Falmouth, MA, Michael Russas Sr. and his wife Ashley of Plainville, MA, Robert Russas and his wife Katie of Plainville, MA; her grandchildren Heather, Heidi, Raymond, Joseph, Joseph Jr., Jennifer, Riley, Michael Jr., Lillian, Liam and her great grandchildren, Antonio, Madison and Alexis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 3 to 5:00 p.m., in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at the funeral home at 5:00 pm. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Marion’s name to the Life Care Center of Attleboro, 969 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 attention Activities Department.