Gilda D. (Camarra) Flanagan, of Halifax, wife of the late, Allen Flanagan and the late, George B. Russell, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on November 30th at the age of 92.
She was the daughter of the late Romolo and Elena (Relleva) Camarra. She was the sister of Stella LeRoy of Falmouth, as well as the late Blanche Julio, Bruna Estabrooks, Frederick Camarra and Anita Schoock. Loving mother to William Russell and his wife Joanne of Halifax, Kathryn Roche and her husband Richard of Halifax and Robert Russell of Myrtle Beach SC. Cherished grandmother to Scott Roche, Christine Varnum, William Russell, Jr., Brendan Russell, Sean Russell and Shannon Russell. In addition, she was blessed with 7 great grandchildren. Her step children include Betty Staples, Edith Suntjens, Martha Doherty and Allen Flanagan. In addition she was a beloved step grandmother. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
She resided in Halifax for the past 48 years, where she was a member of, Our Lady of the Lake parish and the Council on Aging.
Gilda enjoyed oil painting, gardening, cooking and being in the company of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday December 3rd from 4:00-7:00PM, followed by at funeral service at 7:00PM, in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Halifax Council on Aging, 506 Plymouth St., Halifax, MA 02338