Vivian D. (Flynn) Hughes, 92 of Bailey Road, died Friday, July 9, 2010, Worcester after an illness.
Her husband of 56 years, Warren E. Hughes, died in 2001. She leaves two sons, Richard F. Hughes and Brian E. Hughes and his wife Diane both of Holden; a daughter, Wendy I. Fillow and her husband David of Holden; two grandchildren, Lesley Rossi and Andrew Fillow; a great-granddaughter, Madelyn Rossi; several nephews and nieces. A brother, Francis W. Flynn, a sister, Hazel C. White and a grandson, B. Justin Hughes predeceased her.
Vivian was born in Worcester, the daughter of John F. and Dagmar J. (Gustafson) Flynn and lived most of her life in Holden. She graduated from Commerce High School and Worcester State College. Mrs. Hughes was an English Teacher for many years at the Holden Jr. High School and also taught 6th grade English at the Dawson School. She was a member of the Greendale People’s Church; it’s Nordic Lodge, the Proto Church Guild and sang in the choir. She sang at the Holden Congregational Church and at many weddings throughout Worcester County. Vivian was a member of M.T.A. and N.E. A. as well as the Holden P.T.A. She was an avid Red Sox fan. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles and write postcards to her many friends. Vivian enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to Maine and Florida.
The family would like to thank the staff of Dodge Park Rest Home for their care and compassion.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A memorial service for Mrs. Hughes will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28th, in the Greendale People’s Church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greendale People’s Church, Memorial Fund, 25 Francis Street, Worcester, MA 01606.
