my great grandparents on my paternal side
Oswald Pearson Russell was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1915 to Christina M Hubley and Alexander Russell. He married Lila Mae Cooper on September 21, 1938 in Pope's Harbor, Halifax. Together, they had 14 children in 15 years. Their first child, a daughter named Agnes Mildred, was born in 1941 in Nova Scotia. They also had a son named Alexander, who was born in 1942.
Oswald worked as a miner and was a devoted husband and father. He was known for being hardworking and dedicated to providing for his family. In 1956, Oswald died at the young age of 41 in his hometown of Halifax. His wife Lila Mae lived on until 2010, outliving Oswald by over 50 years. Despite his early passing, Oswald left behind a legacy as a loving husband and father and will always be remembered by his family for his dedication to them.
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Lila Mae Cooper was born in 1919 in Nova Scotia, Canada, to Lilas Murphy and Henry Edward Cooper. She had several siblings, including Gladys Mildred Marie, who was born in 1922, and Eva Florence, who was born in 1926. In 1928, her sibling Melvin was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Tragically, Lila Mae's sibling Sydney C. passed away in 1938 at the young age of 22.
On September 21, 1938, Lila Mae married Oswald Pearson Russell in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together, they had 14 children in 15 years. Their daughter Agnes Mildred was born in 1941, and their son Alexander was born around 1942. Lila Mae's mother, Lilas, passed away in 1950, and sadly, her husband Oswald Pearson passed away in 1956. Despite these tragedies, Lila Mae continued to raise and support her large family.
In addition to her roles as a wife and mother, Lila Mae was also known for her strong work ethic. She worked as a seamstress and was known for her ability to sew beautiful garments. She was also a skilled cook and homemaker, and her family and friends always enjoyed her delicious meals and warm hospitality.
Lila Mae lived a long and fulfilling life, passing away at the age of 91 on May 14, 2010, in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. She will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
