Dorothy E. Russell, 64, of Westport Island, died Thursday, February 14 at her residence on Westport Island.

Born in Philadelphia, Penn., she was a daughter of Charles A. and Marguerite (Archdeacon) Harris. She attended South Philadelphia schools.

On October 19, 1963, she married Samuel C. Russell Jr. and for the next 20 years they were in many parts of the country while her husband served in the United States Navy. In 1978 they moved to Bath and later to Richmond where she was employed by Etonic Shoe.

In 1984 they moved back to Bath where she was employed at Zayres in Brunswick and Ames in Brunswick. For the last 15 years she was employed at Shaw's in Bath in the Bakery and later as a cashier retiring in July of 2007.

Mrs. Russell was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bath. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, crocheting, crafts, crossword puzzles.

She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel C. Russell Jr. on November 20, 1991; and by one sister, Marguerite Givens.

Survivors include three sons, Edward M. Russell and his wife Gail of Richmond, Samuel C. Russell III and his wife Cathy of West Bath and Peter J. Russell and his wife Heather of Waldoboro; three daughters, Dorothy C. Rogers and her husband Randy of Brunswick, Margie A. Hodgdon of Westport Island and Joanne D. Russell and her companion Ed True of Woolwich; two brothers, Charles Harris of Collingswood, N.J. and Fred Harris and his wife Diane of Glenolden, Penn., 18 grandchildren; one great- grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath with Rev. Mark D. Wilson officiating. A gathering of family and friends was at the American Legion Smith Tobey Post #21 on Congress Avenue in Bath. Burial will be at Maine Veteran's Cemetery in Augusta in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Midcoast Maine, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, 04011.