WESTFIELD/LEICESTER: C. Russell Kingdon, 87, of Westfield and formerly of Leicester died Monday, June 16 in Heritage Hall in Agawam after an illness.He leaves his wife of 64 years Jacqueline M. (Letourneau) Kingdon, his daughters Marsha J. Kingdon of Westfield, Ellen L. Stachura and her husband Douglas of Westfield, Jacalyn M. Habiger of Virginia Beach, VA, Christine E. McNamara of Worcester and Cynthia A. Kingdon of Auburn, 7 grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren and a brother Robert F. Kingdon of Tennessee.Mr. Kingdon was born in Wilbraham, MA son of Charles E. and Laura A. (Russell) Kingdon. He served his country in the Army Air Corp. during WW II. He was a Teacher for 25 years at Worcester Vocational Technical High School retiring in 1991 as Head of the Drafting Department. He was in the book of inventors for his contributions to the design of the Gemini Astronaut Helmet made by David Clark Co.A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM in MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester. Calling hours are Thursday from 4:00-6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA/N.H., 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.