Passed away peacefully on Fri 27th Feb 2026.

Dearly loved wife of Bernie, married 64 years. 

Treasured mother to Gary, Darcy, Kent, Scott and Julie.

Mother in law to Sue, Wendy, Denise, and Shawn.

Nana to 13 and Great Nana to 16.

A big Thankyou to Marion’s fabulous GP, the  Tauranga Hospital and the staff at Copper Crest.

A private cremation has taken place.

Communications to the Russell family C/-  PO Box 650, Tauranga, 3144.