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Vivian Bartlett Obituary
She leaves her husband, Robert J. Bartlett; a daughter, Ann Marie and her husband, Robert P. Walsh of Worcester; two sons: John J. Bartlett and his wife Donna of Paxton, and Philip P. Bartlett and his wife Melanie of Hopkinton; a sister, Pauline Casavant of Spencer; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Fecteau of Spencer; six grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Her brother, Robert Fecteau and her brother-in-law, Wallace Casavant, died earlier this year. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Raymond A. and Ida A. (Audette) Fecteau. She grew up in Spencer and moved to Worcester following her marriage in 1963.
Vivian was a registered nurse and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. After graduation from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in 1959, Vivian returned and spent approximately 2 years in the employ of the hospital and then worked at the U.S. Veteran's Hospital in Rutland for approximately 2 years. Following the birth of her 3 children in 1964 and 1965, she rendered part-time private duty nursing care at various hospitals and health care facilities around the Worcester area. After serving on several home care cases of lengthy duration, she became an industrial nurse at Wright Machine Corp. and later continued her career at Reed Rolled Thread Co. in Holden.
In 1981, she assumed the position of school nurse, serving the health needs of over 3,300 students at Worcester State College. She derived great satisfaction from her work with the students. She continued in this position until her retirement in 1994, due to the onset of health issues including Scleroderma.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, and sundry craft projects. In the 1970's, Vivian was active as an assistant Girl Scout troop leader and also a Cub Scout den leader. In recognition of her service to scouting she was awarded the Bronze Pelican Award by the Diocese of Worcester.
This year she celebrated 50 years as an alumnus of the St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing. She will be forever missed by her husband of 46 years, her three loving children, and their families.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 4 from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave., Worcester, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m at Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant St. Burial will be in Mooreland Cemetery, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vivian's memory may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923 or to a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vivian Bartlett
Thomas O'Keefe
December 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 5, 2009
Dear Annie B
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was my dad's favorite cousin. He said so many times. Whenever I think of her I hear her laugh, I think of her shoe collection all over the house, and of strawberry ruebarb jelly..she made it so well. She was a great lady, and your family was so lucky to have had her! I know it's been a very long time since we spoke, but I do think of you often, and I want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jackie (Fecteau) Walsh
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Tom White
December 4, 2009
Ann Marie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mom. She cured many a frown here at WSC. She will be forever missed.
Tim Sullivan
December 4, 2009
Dear Ann Marie and all, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman. I recall her years at WSC and how she always had a smile on her face. She loved working with the students and always kept that her number one priority despite the challenges she faced.
Barry O'Brien
December 3, 2009
I remember Vivian as one of my sister Carole's closest friends when they were at St. V's and I was just a kid. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jack Begley
December 3, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family. I was very sorry to hear of Vivians passing. Knowing her for many years, and having gone to school with her, I have many wonderful memories of her.
Pat & Gene Carl
December 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlotte Adams
December 3, 2009
Dear Bob and family: God bless
Tom Romano and I are so very sorry to hear about Vivian's passing. We know she was greatly loved by her family and all that met her. So are you. We are thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Lisa Marie & Don Berthel Jr.
December 2, 2009
Dear Ann Marie & family,
We are so sorry to hear about Vivian's passing. It is never easy to loose a parent. I always enjoyed your Mom because she worked with my Mother in Law at Worcester State. I would visit often and always loved hanging out in there with the both of them. They were always up to no good! hee hee. I loved her laugh, she was so much fun. May memories hold your heart and time ease your pain. Thinking of you all.
with love,
kathy walsh
December 2, 2009
Dear Ann Maria and family,
God bless you all I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an incredible woman full of grace and courage. She is at peace now may all those memories you all shared with her bring you comfort.
Love,
Kathy and Bob
Debbie Bartlett Pelkey
December 2, 2009
Anne Marie,
Vivian is in my thoughts this evening. Always a smile on her face, your Mom's strong sense of family was admired by so many in her extended family. You and your Dad are in my prayers. Find comfort in your many wonderful memories.
Amy Messcher
December 2, 2009
Bob, Ann Marie, Phillip and John,
I am so sorry to hear of Vivian's/Mom's passing. I have many found memories of family reunions, playing bocce and making ice cream. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Amy (Bartlett) Messcher and family
Kathleen Allard Madaus
December 2, 2009
My sincere condolences to Bob, the love of Vivian's life, and her accomplished children: Ann Marie, Phillip, John and families. Vivian loved all of you and was so proud of you. She was my neighbor for over 30 years and when I think of her I think of her kindness to everyone. She will be missed.
God rest her nurturing and honorable soul.
December 2, 2009
MY HEART PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
VIVIAN WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
I WILL MISS HER ALWAYS.
EUNICE
Carole Welch
December 2, 2009
So hard to hear the news of Vivian's passing. Viv & I shared so many memories over the years, all of them wonderful ones, from our times in Spencer eating her Mom's special pies to our days in Rutland at the V.A. My deepest sympathies are with you, Bob, Anne Marie, John & Phillip. I remember the joy you all brought to your Mom & Dad when you were born. Much love, Carole Welch (Falmouth, Maine)
Deirdre Shea
December 2, 2009
Dear Ann Marie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a nice lady. God bless.
Deirdre (D'Arcy) Shea
Marie Hamelin
December 2, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Vivian's family. I was a classmate of Viv's from kindergarten thru high school. We had a lot of laughs together that I remember fondly. We were also distant cousins, but we never did figure out just how. My grandmother was an Audette. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Patrick Lacaire
December 2, 2009
Anne,
my prayer for you and your family is that old memories linger on for years to come, and that your mourning may soon be turned to laughter. May our Lord richly bless and comfort you.
Karen Flanagan
December 2, 2009
Ann Marie and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 2, 2009
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during your time of grief. May all the fond memories bring you joy and comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathies and with Prayer God be with your family.
Bob, Janet and Katelyn Marks
Mary Heckman
December 2, 2009
My condolences to Ann Marie and the Bartlett family. Mary Paldino Heckman.
December 2, 2009
Ann, my heart goes out to you and your family. Your Mom was a wonderful woman and I still have great memories of her welcoming me into your house time and time again.
With Love,
Jeannine
Ursula Couture
December 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Bob and family.I had the pleasure of going to school with Vivian and have know her for many years.I will always remember her wonderful sense of humor and that jolly laugh . I am sure she is in heaven holding Gods hand smiling down upon all of us.
Anthony Rozevicius
December 2, 2009
I am so truly sorry for your loss. Her suffering over, she has found rest in Christ's comforting peace, and you, her loving family, should find comfort in your dedication to her these last months and days.
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