MAIZIE RUSSELL

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MAIZIE RUSSELL 1928 - 2017 With sadness, we announce the passing of Maizie Russell, who died peacefully while surrounded by family on the morning of July 18, 2017, aged 89, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Nettie Wasykowski; her two brothers, John and Bill; and her sister, Jean. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Cyril; sister, Nettie Ann (Dennis); children, Barbara (Robert) and Douglas (Wendi); and her nine grandchildren: Christina, Benn, Monica, Luke, Jon, Melissa, Kalli, Carter and Justine. Maizie was born on May 16, 1928, in Fort Frances, Ontario. She was the oldest of five children and enjoyed spending her summers at Point Park and swimming in Rainy Lake with her dad and younger siblings. Her mother passed away of Tuberculosis when Maizie was only 11. Shortly afterwards, her Aunt Ann moved in with her children to help raise Maizie and her siblings. Maizie graduated from Fort Frances High School with Honours in 1947 and began working at the Ontario-Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company as a stenographer, and was always proud to have worked for the same company as her father, "Big John". Maizie met her husband, Cyril, when he was transferred to Fort Frances to work with the Dominion Bank and dared to splash her with his boat. They were married in 1952 and moved to Winnipeg, where Maizie proudly worked for the Comptroller of James Richardson & Sons until the birth of her children, Barbara and Douglas. The family purchased a cabin at Falcon Lake in 1968, where Maizie spent many summers swimming, reading and playing bingo. Maizie also spent a great deal of time using her secretarial skills to assist with various office duties for Fort Ignition Ltd. and would regularly accompany her husband on trips to visit company branches and attend conventions. She also enjoyed her annual trips to Maui as well as several road trips to Florida. At home, she was an avid baker and loved to complete crossword puzzles. Per Maizie's wishes, no funeral or memorial service will be held. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and condolences during this difficult time.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 05, 2017