Vivian McDougal Perry of Essex Junction Vermont passed away on November 19, 2015 at the Vermont Respite House following a short illness.

Vivian was born on June 8, 1936 in Bath, Maine to Evelyn (Burgess) and Daniel McDougal. She graduated Morse High School in 1954 with highest honors and graduated valedictorian from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Portland, Maine, in 1957. Also in 1957, Vivian married Richard Perry (also of Bath, Maine) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath.

Vivian and Richard raised six children and was “Grama” to eleven grandchildren and one great-grandson. She enjoyed a fulfilling nursing career, retiring in 1987 from Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, Vermont.

Vivian was an active member of the community and loved all outdoor activities. She was involved in the development of young people through 4-H, cub scouts and other programs. She was an avid quilter, excellent golfer and enthusiastic bridge player. She and Richard were fortunate to travel extensively following their retirement.

Vivian is survived by her husband Richard, daughter Susan (Sommer) and her sons Craig, Christopher, Timothy, Mark and Bruce and their spouses, by her eleven grandchildren and great grandson as well as her sisters Donna (McDougal) Tanasi, Karen (McDougal)
McMahan and her brothers Robert and Dean.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Holy Family Church with internment to follow at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, VT at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Research. (https://www.autismspeaks.org/)