Vivianne P. Mailloux

November 15,1943—February 1, 2023

Vivianne P. Mailloux (Robert)—formerly of Putnam, CT

On February 1, 2023, at 4:10 PM, Vivianne closed her eyes to this world… opening her eyes in paradise…her eternal home. Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had come for her… He took her by the hand and brought her into His kingdom of Heaven. Holding the hand of Jesus, she came to the throne of God. She bowed her head and knelt low before Him. She is now home.

In this world she left behind all those whom she loved and received love in return. Her Children- Jeanne Mailloux of Woodstock, CT; David (Mary) Mailloux of Mount Ida, AR; Richard (Laurie) Mailloux of Thompson, CT; William Mailloux of East Putnam, CT; Timothy (Zofia) Mailloux of New Britain, CT. Her Grandchildren; Danielle, David Jr., Ted, Elliot, Forrest, Noah, Robert, Diane, and Dorothy. Her Great-Grandchildren- Revan, Jace, Aria, Logan, Rowan, Ashton, Lincoln, Finley, and Eleanore.

Vivianne was pre-deceased by her parents Viola and Jean Louis Robert. She leaves her siblings—Sisters-Lucille Wolff of Maine; Madeline Sears of Mass; Brother— Paul (Diana) Robert of California. She also leaves behind her former husband and father of her five children Richard (Red) Mailloux of East Putnam, CT.

Vivianne was born in Southbridge MA. Later raised in a home on Pompeo Rd in North Grosvenordale, CT. She attended St. Joseph’s school and church. She grew up in an era when teen girls put their hair up in rollers to look pretty before they went on a date with their beaus. As a young woman she enjoyed square-dancing in the halls of Quaddick dancing with Red. She and her sister Madeline would swoon over Elvis Presley in the movie theaters. She married at 17 and started her family a year later. Vivianne loved babies and loved being a mom. She loved her children and was kind to everyone she knew. She loved the outdoors and all of nature but at the same time she was so genteel. She loved to take long walks and picking flowers along the way.

Later in a facility, Vivianne had friends that would cheer her…Kate, Connie, and Gladys… stopping with a coffee, a smile, or a phone call. This so brightened her day especially wheel- chair bound. Her children taking her to church, to the parks, or St. Mary’s Circle of Fun. The challenges of a wheelchair were over-come with “car-parties”—-she would sit in the car then family/friends would sit in the back seat with food to share…especially fish and chips. Rides to Dresser Hill Farm for ice-cream, and to Palazzi Orchard for fresh peaches. Great efforts were made by her family to include her in many holidays and celebrations; overcoming the challenges of stairs and doorways with a wheelchair. Vivianne always requested chips with onion dip be at those parties. She was always sent back to the nursing home with a little something for a later meal…especially clam chowder, spaghetti and sauce, or ham salad sandwiches. She celebrated the little things in life.

They say, “Where there is no love, put love, and there you will find love.” A resident of Davis Place since 2009, Vivianne’s nurses were like her very own family, she loved each and every one of them—-Karen, Shelby, and Samantha. Her loving aide Denise who would sweetly engage her in the French language. The resident office banker Barbara…taking the time to address envelopes and make copies of letters/poems for her.

John 15:12: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” Vivianne lived out her life with love.

A calling hour for relatives and friends will be held from 11:30 to 12:30 on Friday February 10, 2023 at Gilman’s Funeral Home, 104 Church Street Putnam, CT., 06260. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00pm at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. Burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.