Viola Russell

RUSSELL, VIOLA Viola Russell, 93, of Guilford, formerly of Palm Desert, CA died July 11, 2013. She leaves her husband, Elmer Russell of Guilford, daughter, Lorraine Blume (Mike) of Yorba Linda, CA, grandchildren, David, Christopher and Michelle and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Charlene Wisnieuski (Joe), Jacquelynne Clince and Kenneth Russell (Felicia). She was predeceased by her first husband, Philip Dragotto. A memorial service will be held at the North Guilford Congregational Church Sunday, July 28 at 11:30. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Arrangements are with the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, Guilford.