Patricia A. White Russell

RUSSELL, PATRICIA A. Patricia A. White Russell, 79, of East Haven, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the wife of Alban C. Russell. Patricia was born in New Haven on January 19, 1934; daughter of the late John and Mary Mannix White; received her Bachelor’s degree from Southern CT State College; was a teacher for the North Haven School System from 1956 – 1962 and at the East Haven School System from 1962 until her retirement. Patricia was a member of the National Education Association; was an avid reader and enjoyed baking. Mother of Mary Russell, David Russell and his wife Caryn. Grandmother of Delaney, Teagan and Kelly Russell. Sister of John White and the late Barry and Dolores White. Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 am. A mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Therese Church, North Haven at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Therese Nursery School, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473. www.northhavenfuneral.com