Russell Irving Champlin, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Russ was born in New London on December 27, 1950 the son of Thomas and Alice (Avery) Champlin of Gales Ferry. He was employed as driver/manager at Arrow Equipment in New London for over 10 years.
In addition to parents and his wife of 35 years, Nancy (Holmes) Champlin, he is survived by his son, Wayne and his wife Joann and their son Jonathan of Ledyard; a daughter, Erica and her husband Bob Guerrera of Niantic and their expected child in April; two brothers, Vincent Champlin of North Stonington and Stephen Champlin of Ledyard; two sisters, Brenda Morse of E. Lyme and Elaine Koch of GA.
His family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Friday from 6-8pm. A Graveside Funeral Service will be conducted at Elm Grove Cemetery, Rte. 27, Mystic on Saturday at 10am. The Rev. Patricia Liberty, will officate.(Guests are requested to arrive between 9:45am-9:55am)
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 106 Franklin Commons, Franklin, CT 06254.
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