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Violet M. DaBall

July 15, 1923 — January 14, 2025

Groton

Violet M. DaBall, 101, of Groton, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at the Groton Community Health Care Center.

Violet was born on July 15, 1923 in Douglas County, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Parsey (Sims) Russell.

A Tompkins County area resident for most of her life, Violet was a factory worker, and was employed at Smith Corona (SCM), National Cash Register Corp. (NCR), and Ithaca Gun. In later years, she worked at the Fay's and Eckerd pharmacies. 

Violet was a communicant of St. Anthony's Parish in Groton, and was a member of the Post 800 American Legion Auxiliary and the South Lansing Fire Department Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son, David Tanner, of Groton; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Paul Tanner and Robert DaBall; four daughters: Rose Mason, Jane Vieu, Dawn Hill, and Janice Jones; brothers, George, Robert, and Ray Russell; and sisters, Mary Nemecek and Irene Merrill. 

A Prayer Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM, preceding the services. Spring interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Ithaca.


Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Anthony's Church, 312 Locke Rd., Groton, NY 13073, or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.shurtleffservices.com

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Visitation

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Shurtleff Funeral Home- Groton

103 Lincoln Ave, Groton, NY 13073

A Prayer Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM, preceding the services. Spring interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Ithaca.

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Prayer Service

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shurtleff Funeral Home- Groton

103 Lincoln Ave, Groton, NY 13073

A Prayer Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM, preceding the services. Spring interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Ithaca.

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