Name: Visitation for Vivian Thomas
Start: 2025-09-30T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-09-30T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS

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Obituary for Vivian Thomas

Vivian Thomas was born July 23, 1967 in Greensboro, Alabama. She was the daughter of JB Thomas and Hattie M. (Hearns) Thomas. When Vivian was a year old her mother died. She moved to Boston to live with her aunt and uncle, Rubie Harris and Ollie Bishop, who loved her unconditionally and totally.

Vivian was educated in the Boston Public Schools and graduated from JP High in 1985. She worked for Gillette Company, Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, and lastly Target for many years.

In 1998, she became the proud and loving mother of Tyler L. Thomas. He was the love of her life.

Vivian has 5 brothers, Carl (Linda Hearns), Jerry (Faye Hearns), Jay Bernard (Brenda Thomas). Isaac Thomas and the late Bruce Thomas and 4 sisters, Donnita Hearns Harris (Clark Harris), Eugenia Thomas Napier (William Napier), Sharon Thomas (Frank Colon) and the late Rubie; all of whom she loved immensely. She also had cousins, sisters and brothers in-law, nieces, nephews and close friends that she loved dearly.

Tyler Thomas

9/21/25

Today life changes forever. One door closes another one we walk into. I spoke to cousin and he said that you are still here. Just in a different realm. Your abrupt absence has not resonated or set in completely and I'm not clearly sure if it ever will. When I think about you it's difficult to remain saddened, considering all the priceless memories and love you gave me.

Visitation will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 AM. Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Private.

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Cousin by blood, but sister by heart. I will miss every thing about you mainly your excitement over good food! Continue to rest easy until that great waking up morning when we meet again!

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