Edith M. (Walsh) Watts-Russell passed away peacefully, at the Lighthouse Nursing Center in Revere, MA on August 21, 2009. She was 93 years of age. Edith was born and raised in Lynn and attended Lynn schools. She lived in Everett for over 40 years, Malden & Seabrook, NH for a few years and the past 30 years in New Port Richey, Florida. Mrs. Watts-Russell worked in the safety deposit division at the Malden Trust Company for over 25 years. Edith was a loving mother & grandmother who enjoyed crochet, walking, swimming, riding her bike, dancing and singing. She loved being involved with her church, especially in the church choir. While residing at Colony Cove in New Port Ritchey, Edith enjoyed performing in many musicals and shows. She did volunteer work at numerous charities and would be the first one to lend a hand to anyone in need. She was the wife of the late John Watts & the late Peter Russell. Loving mother of Carolee (Watts) Reddington & her husband Donald of Plymouth, Bill Watts & his wife Peggy of FL, Bonnie (Watts) Luongo of Melrose & Pam (Watts) Siracuse & her husband Michael of Lynn. Sister of the late Sidney Walsh, Lorraine Marshall & Barbara Bridges. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren & her late grandson Daniel Reddington. Also survived by her former son-in-law Steven Luongo of Everett, her friend Bill Kish of New Port Richey, FL, her devoted nieces Barbara Sanborn of Merrimac & Linda Marshall of Haverhill along with many nieces & nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday, August 24th at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4:00-7:00PM. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Beacon Unit @ Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151.