Brooklyn, CT. - Denise E. (Prescott) Russell, age 56, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.

Her husband, Leon Russell Sr. died in 2000.  She leaves a son, Leon Russell Jr. of Stafford Springs, CT.; two daughters, Laura Russell of Putnam and Audrey Russell of East Hartford; one brother.

Denise was born in New York and lived in the Brooklyn-Danielson area most of her life.  She loved watching Shirley Temple movies, playing cards and watching television.

There are no calling hours.  Funeral services are private.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, is directing arrangements.