Vivian A. (Smith) Vuerich

ERVING- Vivian Alice Vuerich passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. 

She was born Vivian Alice Smith on December 19, 1937 in Gardner to Helen Hodgson (Chase) and Marcus Smith, who predecease her.

Vivian worked hard raising her four sons and was employed for many years in several places in the area. 

Vivian was married to Armand Vuerich, and spent the last thirty-six years of her life with him.  In her retirement, she enjoyed doll collecting, antiquing and vacationing in Maine. She will be remembered by all for her spirited personality. She was a loving mother to all of her children, a kind and loyal friend, and devoted to her dog Mela.  

She is survived by her husband Armand Vuerich of Erving, son Craig Ballou (wife Lisa Ballou) of Three Rivers, son Curtis Ballou (partner Ronda Brown) of Orange, son Vincent Ballou of Orange, son Kenneth Ballou of Athol, and her brother Richard Bombard of Florida.  She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jennifer (Ballou) Cachet, Michael Ballou, Kyle Russello, Nina Siegfried, and great grandchildren.

 She is predeceased by her sister Jeanette Clark of Gardner.

There are no calling hours.

Graveside services will be held on August 19th, 11:00 AM, 2023 at the Highland Cemetery, Hillside Terrace, in Athol, MA.

Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.

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