Elizabeth L. “Liz” Rossi

WATERVILLE – Elizabeth L. “Liz” Rossi passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Liz was born on Sept. 10, 1945, in Gardiner, the daughter of William and Mary O’Meara. She grew up in West Gardiner and graduated from Kents Hill in 1962.

After high school, Liz fulfilled her career working as a Registered Nurse. She graduated from St. Joseph’s College and then went on to start her nursing career in the ER at the Gardiner General Hospital. After that, she then moved on to the Central Maine General Hospital and then onto the Augusta Hospital in the ER. Liz then expanded her role into Mental Health where she worked at the Augusta Mental Health Institution and then moved on to Kennebec Behavioral facilities in both Waterville and Augusta.

Liz’s biggest love in life was for cats. Whether the cat was hers or the neighbor’s cat she spoiled them like they were her own. Her hobbies included reading a good book, listening to her favorite Blues music, and watching the birds at her feeder. Liz also cherished her friendships and visits with her sister, Julie and her special friends Lisa and Sue.

Liz was predeceased by her parents William and Mary O’Meara; and her brother, Michael O’Meara.

Liz is survived by her sister, Julie O’Meara of Farmingdale; her son, Christopher Russell and his wife Cindy Russell of Caratunk, her son, Matthew Russell of Charleston, W.Va; and her grandchildren Wyatt and Joslyn Russell of Greenville, N.C.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Maine General Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Center- Glenridge in Augusta, who took great care of Liz and treated her like family. At Liz’s request, no services will be held.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers: donations can be made in her name to the Humane Society Waterville Area as this organization was near and dear to Liz’s Heart