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Evelyn E. Russell

By T.J. Woodward

Evelyn E. Russell, 79 of East Pembroke, passed away Tuesday January 17, 2017 surrounded by her family at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born July 26, 1937 in South Butler, NY to the late Paul (Mable Griffin) Graham. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond G. Russell.

Mrs. Russell worked for many years at Angelica in Batavia. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved them all very much.  

She is survived by her loving children Christine ( Randy) Klawer of East Pembroke; Patricia Turner of AL; Ricky (Lynn) Ball of PA; William (Nina) Ball of Batavia; Robert (Cheryl) Ball of Batavia; Linda (Paul) Bisig of Batavia; Pamela “Rustie” (Louis) Reeb of Corfu; siblings William (Charlotte) Graham, Albert Graham both of Batavia; Nelson Graham of IL; Carolyn Epps of Batavia; special neighbors Paul (Kim) McCollough of East Pembroke, 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and “adopted” family members.  

Friends are invited to call on Friday January 20, 2017 from 4-7PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 21, 2017 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke.

Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Palliative Care Program 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 687 Rochester, NY 14642. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

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