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Vivian Ericson Obituary

ERICSON, VIVIAN E., 85, a longtime resident of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, January 2, 2013. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Ericson. Born in East Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Mary (McGraw) Fauver. Mrs. Ericson was a graduate of the former RI College of Pharmacy. She was a pharmacist at the former Koch's Pharmacy in East Greenwich and subsequently Adams and Brooks Drugs in North Kingstown. In her retirement years, she volunteered at East Greenwich Social Services, the First Lutheran Church Thrift Shop, Our Lady of Mercy Church Outreach Program and delivered kosher meals on wheels. She is survived by her seven children: Mary Barnes, Ann Ericson, John Ericson and his wife Catherine, Karen Cryan and her husband John, Elizabeth "Betsy" Charpentier and her husband David, James Ericson and Cathleen Butterfield; a brother, James Fauver; grandchildren: Melissa, Christopher, Stephanie, Emily, Heidi, Margaux, Julianna, Charlotte and Allison; and a great granddaughter Adelyn. She was the sister of the late Herbert Fauver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours: Sunday 4-6pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 4, 2013.
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Betsy, David, Margaux, Julianna and Family: I was so sad when I learned of Vivian's passing. She was a wonderful, kind women and I will miss her terribly. She was an inspiration to me with the way she interacted with her family members and others and the strong and independent way she led her life. May she rest in peace and may your love and memories of her give you peace and comfort. Mary Ellen Powers

Mary Ellen Powers

January 12, 2013

Cathy and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Viv was a remarkable woman who raised a wonderful family. She will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Anne Torres

Anne Torres

January 9, 2013

To all my cousins,
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys as you say your last good-bye to your mom, who was like a 2nd mom to Michael and me. I wish I could have been more present when your mother was ill, but, as you know, I have my own ill person in Eugene. I will be with you in spirit and will write to each of you with my favorite "Viv" story. Stay strong in your family ties because I believe that's the best way you can honor Viv. She loved all of you and was very proud of each of you children. Love you. Nora

Nora Martinez

January 5, 2013

Betsy and Family,
God created a remarkable woman. I feel honored to have known her. Her legacy of strong faith and commitment to family will live on through all of you.I have no doubt that she will continue to guide you from above. My deepest sympathy for your loss. All of you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Basler Allen

January 5, 2013

Mary, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Our mothers are always looking over our shoulders, now as our angels keeping us forever safe

Holly Stahle

January 4, 2013

The East Greenwich High Lo Jack members will miss this lovely lady. Deepest sympathy to her family.

January 4, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Vivian's passing. She was a wonderful woman who I had the pleasure of working with at Brook's Pharmacy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time!
Love, Liesl Gargano

January 4, 2013

Mary, my deepest sympathy to all in your family.

KarenLu LaPolice

January 4, 2013

With our deepest sympathy.

Ogren Family

January 4, 2013

My thoughts are with you in your sorrow and in admiration of loving and dedicated family,
Carole Collins

January 4, 2013

You are in our daily thoughts and prayers. Your mother (grandmother)'s vibrant spirit lives on in her beautiful family! Peace to you all during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Kevin, Marcy, Carey & Kate Sullivan

January 4, 2013

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