Vivian B Borovsky

Pomfret Center - Vivian Boucher Borovsky, 95, of Pomfret Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on July 4, 1929, in Bristol, CT, she was the daughter of the late Eva (Chapin) and Frank Boucher. A graduate of the Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing, Vivian was a devoted and compassionate Registered Nurse who cared deeply for her patients. Her kindness, empathy, and quiet strength touched the lives of many.
She is survived by her daughter Laura and her husband Christopher Roethlein of Pomfret Center, her five grandchildren, the absolute joy of her life: Aubrey Waz-Grant and her husband Gabriel Grant, Samuel Waz, Matthew, Nathan and Zachary Roethlein, a goddaughter, Debbie Wood, and nephews Randy and Jim Borovsky.
She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Dianne Borovsky and nephew, Thomas Wood.
She raised her family in New Britain, CT, and in 2004 moved to be near her cherished grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable happiness. She was a long-time resident of Seely-Brown Village and a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Church. She was a true American, born on the Fourth of July and passing on Memorial Day weekend.
Vivian was a woman of many talents. In her younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding, especially her racehorse. She had a beautiful singing voice and was an accomplished pianist, sharing her musical talents at home, with friends, and in performances both in New York City and at her local church, St. Francis of Assisi, in New Britain. In her 80s, she discovered a new creative outlet in painting.
A nurse by profession and a caretaker by nature, Vivian lived her life with patience and compassion, always ready to help anyone in need. While she was deeply devoted to her work and raising her two daughters, Vivian found her greatest joy in being "Nana". Her grandchildren were the center of her world, and she treasured every moment spent with them – whether playing Scrabble, tackling crossword or jigsaw puzzles, going out for ice cream, or cheering them on at school events and sports games. To them, she was not just a grandmother, but a constant source of unconditional love, encouragement, and warmth. Her legacy lives on in the memories they shared and the deep bond they created together.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 31, from 9:00-10:00am at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258. She will be laid to rest with her daughter, Dianne, at Maple Cemetery in Berlin, CT.
Donations may be made in her memory, in honor of her daughter Dianne, to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, https://www.lls.org/. For memorial guestbook, please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.