Vivian Albertha Russell was born on April 11, 1917, in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco to Coburn Edwin Bernard (1892) Russell and Elizabeth ‘Issie’ Curry (1885).

Her siblings included Lillian (1920), Clarice (1923).

In September 1935, Vivian married Cyril Bernard Saunders (1912-1994) son of Benjamin Atwood Saunders (1873-1933) Amelia Alice Sawyer.

Their children included Ivy Florine (1936), Jack Bernard (1938) and Rosemarie Geraldine (1941).

Joy Lowe Jossi recalls…

Ms. Vivian, Home Furniture greeter. I looked forward to the door entry and her warm welcome smile! Meeting her set a good tone. And later (1998) I met her daughter Ivy in similar Volunteer role of comfort dispenser at Doctors’ Hospital.

Mark Hayling reflects…

Mrs. Saunders was the hardest working salesperson on the floor of Home Furniture. I remember coming down to the store with Grandad Herbert Roberts on many a Sunday and Mrs. Saunders would be there to restock the shop. Mr. Saunders always had a joke to tell. They were both wonderful people! I was privileged to work with them.

Vivian was known to many for baking the most incredible tasting fruitcakes.

Vivian passed away in August 2009 (age 91).