It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Douglas Ellsworth of Stephenville, Newfoundland, who passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Eli Ellsworth and Effie Ellsworth; his siblings, Leonard Ellsworth, Woodrow Ellsworth and Karenza Wight; and his siblings-in-law, Shirley Ellsworth, Margaret Ellsworth, Lawrence Payne, Clary Sheppard, Simeon Wight, Harvey House and George Decker.

He is survived by : his girlfriend Carolyn Jesso; his children, Russell Ellsworth, Douglas Jesso (Cindy), Ann Harris (George), Patricia Jayne (Richard) and Melinda Jesso (Kenny); his grandchildren, Dillon, Shane, Shawn, Patrick and Alliah; his former life partner Helen Ellsworth; and his siblings, Samuel Ellsworth, Lloyd Ellsworth (Ruby), Noel Ellsworth (Corrine), Ruby Hillier (Norman), Marion Butt (Walt), Mildred House, Catherine Decker, Sarah Payne and Dorothy Sheppard. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

No flowers by request.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russells Funeral Home