Vivian Marion Cummings
1931-2018
Vivian Marion Cummings (McDougall) of Woodstock, N.B. died at home at the age of 87 on Friday, September 14th, 2018 with her loved ones at her side. Vivian fully embraced her last few months of life by connecting with friends, building memories with family, and revisiting special places. She peacefully departed in her own way and on her own terms, a sharp mind and wit to the end.
The centrepiece of Vivian’s life was her family – her husband of 65 years, Glen Cummings; her four daughters, Dr. Jill Cummings, Gail Cummings (Shin Chin) of St. John’s, NL, Joy Cummings-Dickinson (Leonard Dickinson), Sally Cummings; and her son, Eric Cummings (Joan Donovan), and her grandchildren – the enterprising twins Ken and Zack Dickinson, Kathryn, Ryan, Jessie and Rozalynd, who is wise beyond her years. Vivian’s commitment to family, engaging personality, and strong sense of self has been an example to all who knew her.
Born June 17th, 1931, Vivian was the only child of the late Kenneth and Margaret McDougall (Theodore Griffin, Houlton, Maine). Growing up in Debec, N.B., she left home at 14 to pursue high school in Woodstock, attended Carleton County Vocational School; and then went on to train at the Saint John General School of Nursing where she bonded with a strong fraternity of lifelong friends. She graduated in 1952 at the top of her class with the highest registered nursing exam scores in New Brunswick, leading the province in her academic achievements. Following that, Vivian went on to work as a registered nurse in Bangor, Maine, Newark, New Jersey, and Woodstock, N.B. Vivian and Glen were married on October 3, 1953.
Vivian was tenacious in operating Cummings Construction, which she and Glen built from the ground up. She was still going into the office as recently as the past few weeks. As if running a contracting business and raising a growing family of five children wasn’t enough, the entrepreneurial couple opened Cummings Drive-In Theatre in 1954. Organized, efficient, and bright, Vivian paved the way for women in business. Whether booking movies or bidding on construction tenders, Vivian never forgot a face or a name.
Not one to sit idle, in her spare time, Vivian learned to ski in her 50’s and she and Glen hit the slopes in Maine, the Alps, the Rockies, and made several trips to Colorado. They also enjoyed bicycling throughout Atlantic Canada and Quebec. They explored Russia, Switzerland, Kenya, and the Caribbean, visited every province across Canada, and travelled many roads and "tamarac trails" closer to home.
Vivian enjoyed decorating, crafting, gardening, quilting, sewing, and baking; often took evening courses at the Community College and the University of New Brunswick; and was still going to fitness class up until a few weeks before her cancer diagnosis. Vivian was active in the Women’s Institute for many years. She enjoyed the arts, the news and politics. It was important to her to vote - Vivian was the first person in the Carleton riding to cast her vote in the current provincial election. Vivian was a voracious reader. She always joked that she had read every book at the Woodstock L.P. Fisher Public Library during high school. She loved keeping up with the times, and thrived on learning new activities - from tole painting to French and computer courses.
The Cummings Family is grateful to Dr. Alborg, Dr. Mike Perley, and Dr. Singh-Ranger, the extramural care team, Krista Pedersen, Marta Walton, and personal caregiver, Tammy Dickinson.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of the life of Vivian Cummings at Connell House, 128 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.B., on Saturday, September 22 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.I. Home in Woodstock, N.B., the River Valley Cancer Support Group, Connell House/Carleton County Historical Society, or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may also be placed online at carletonfuneralhome.ca.
Vivian will be missed by her family, who benefited from her many life lessons, from finish what you start, anything is possible, and never give up.
http://www.carletonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/128141
1931-2018
Vivian Marion Cummings (McDougall) of Woodstock, N.B. died at home at the age of 87 on Friday, September 14th, 2018 with her loved ones at her side. Vivian fully embraced her last few months of life by connecting with friends, building memories with family, and revisiting special places. She peacefully departed in her own way and on her own terms, a sharp mind and wit to the end.
The centrepiece of Vivian’s life was her family – her husband of 65 years, Glen Cummings; her four daughters, Dr. Jill Cummings, Gail Cummings (Shin Chin) of St. John’s, NL, Joy Cummings-Dickinson (Leonard Dickinson), Sally Cummings; and her son, Eric Cummings (Joan Donovan), and her grandchildren – the enterprising twins Ken and Zack Dickinson, Kathryn, Ryan, Jessie and Rozalynd, who is wise beyond her years. Vivian’s commitment to family, engaging personality, and strong sense of self has been an example to all who knew her.
Born June 17th, 1931, Vivian was the only child of the late Kenneth and Margaret McDougall (Theodore Griffin, Houlton, Maine). Growing up in Debec, N.B., she left home at 14 to pursue high school in Woodstock, attended Carleton County Vocational School; and then went on to train at the Saint John General School of Nursing where she bonded with a strong fraternity of lifelong friends. She graduated in 1952 at the top of her class with the highest registered nursing exam scores in New Brunswick, leading the province in her academic achievements. Following that, Vivian went on to work as a registered nurse in Bangor, Maine, Newark, New Jersey, and Woodstock, N.B. Vivian and Glen were married on October 3, 1953.
Vivian was tenacious in operating Cummings Construction, which she and Glen built from the ground up. She was still going into the office as recently as the past few weeks. As if running a contracting business and raising a growing family of five children wasn’t enough, the entrepreneurial couple opened Cummings Drive-In Theatre in 1954. Organized, efficient, and bright, Vivian paved the way for women in business. Whether booking movies or bidding on construction tenders, Vivian never forgot a face or a name.
Not one to sit idle, in her spare time, Vivian learned to ski in her 50’s and she and Glen hit the slopes in Maine, the Alps, the Rockies, and made several trips to Colorado. They also enjoyed bicycling throughout Atlantic Canada and Quebec. They explored Russia, Switzerland, Kenya, and the Caribbean, visited every province across Canada, and travelled many roads and "tamarac trails" closer to home.
Vivian enjoyed decorating, crafting, gardening, quilting, sewing, and baking; often took evening courses at the Community College and the University of New Brunswick; and was still going to fitness class up until a few weeks before her cancer diagnosis. Vivian was active in the Women’s Institute for many years. She enjoyed the arts, the news and politics. It was important to her to vote - Vivian was the first person in the Carleton riding to cast her vote in the current provincial election. Vivian was a voracious reader. She always joked that she had read every book at the Woodstock L.P. Fisher Public Library during high school. She loved keeping up with the times, and thrived on learning new activities - from tole painting to French and computer courses.
The Cummings Family is grateful to Dr. Alborg, Dr. Mike Perley, and Dr. Singh-Ranger, the extramural care team, Krista Pedersen, Marta Walton, and personal caregiver, Tammy Dickinson.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of the life of Vivian Cummings at Connell House, 128 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.B., on Saturday, September 22 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.I. Home in Woodstock, N.B., the River Valley Cancer Support Group, Connell House/Carleton County Historical Society, or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may also be placed online at carletonfuneralhome.ca.
Vivian will be missed by her family, who benefited from her many life lessons, from finish what you start, anything is possible, and never give up.
http://www.carletonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/128141
Vivian Marion Cummings
1931-2018
Vivian Marion Cummings (McDougall) of Woodstock, N.B. died at home at the age of 87 on Friday, September 14th, 2018 with her loved ones at her side. Vivian fully embraced her last few months of life by connecting with friends, building memories with family, and revisiting special places. She peacefully departed in her own way and on her own terms, a sharp mind and wit to the end.
The centrepiece of Vivian’s life was her family – her husband of 65 years, Glen Cummings; her four daughters, Dr. Jill Cummings, Gail Cummings (Shin Chin) of St. John’s, NL, Joy Cummings-Dickinson (Leonard Dickinson), Sally Cummings; and her son, Eric Cummings (Joan Donovan), and her grandchildren – the enterprising twins Ken and Zack Dickinson, Kathryn, Ryan, Jessie and Rozalynd, who is wise beyond her years. Vivian’s commitment to family, engaging personality, and strong sense of self has been an example to all who knew her.
Born June 17th, 1931, Vivian was the only child of the late Kenneth and Margaret McDougall (Theodore Griffin, Houlton, Maine). Growing up in Debec, N.B., she left home at 14 to pursue high school in Woodstock, attended Carleton County Vocational School; and then went on to train at the Saint John General School of Nursing where she bonded with a strong fraternity of lifelong friends. She graduated in 1952 at the top of her class with the highest registered nursing exam scores in New Brunswick, leading the province in her academic achievements. Following that, Vivian went on to work as a registered nurse in Bangor, Maine, Newark, New Jersey, and Woodstock, N.B. Vivian and Glen were married on October 3, 1953.
Vivian was tenacious in operating Cummings Construction, which she and Glen built from the ground up. She was still going into the office as recently as the past few weeks. As if running a contracting business and raising a growing family of five children wasn’t enough, the entrepreneurial couple opened Cummings Drive-In Theatre in 1954. Organized, efficient, and bright, Vivian paved the way for women in business. Whether booking movies or bidding on construction tenders, Vivian never forgot a face or a name.
Not one to sit idle, in her spare time, Vivian learned to ski in her 50’s and she and Glen hit the slopes in Maine, the Alps, the Rockies, and made several trips to Colorado. They also enjoyed bicycling throughout Atlantic Canada and Quebec. They explored Russia, Switzerland, Kenya, and the Caribbean, visited every province across Canada, and travelled many roads and "tamarac trails" closer to home.
Vivian enjoyed decorating, crafting, gardening, quilting, sewing, and baking; often took evening courses at the Community College and the University of New Brunswick; and was still going to fitness class up until a few weeks before her cancer diagnosis. Vivian was active in the Women’s Institute for many years. She enjoyed the arts, the news and politics. It was important to her to vote - Vivian was the first person in the Carleton riding to cast her vote in the current provincial election. Vivian was a voracious reader. She always joked that she had read every book at the Woodstock L.P. Fisher Public Library during high school. She loved keeping up with the times, and thrived on learning new activities - from tole painting to French and computer courses.
The Cummings Family is grateful to Dr. Alborg, Dr. Mike Perley, and Dr. Singh-Ranger, the extramural care team, Krista Pedersen, Marta Walton, and personal caregiver, Tammy Dickinson.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of the life of Vivian Cummings at Connell House, 128 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.B., on Saturday, September 22 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.I. Home in Woodstock, N.B., the River Valley Cancer Support Group, Connell House/Carleton County Historical Society, or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may also be placed online at carletonfuneralhome.ca.
Vivian will be missed by her family, who benefited from her many life lessons, from finish what you start, anything is possible, and never give up.
http://www.carletonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/128141
1931-2018
Vivian Marion Cummings (McDougall) of Woodstock, N.B. died at home at the age of 87 on Friday, September 14th, 2018 with her loved ones at her side. Vivian fully embraced her last few months of life by connecting with friends, building memories with family, and revisiting special places. She peacefully departed in her own way and on her own terms, a sharp mind and wit to the end.
The centrepiece of Vivian’s life was her family – her husband of 65 years, Glen Cummings; her four daughters, Dr. Jill Cummings, Gail Cummings (Shin Chin) of St. John’s, NL, Joy Cummings-Dickinson (Leonard Dickinson), Sally Cummings; and her son, Eric Cummings (Joan Donovan), and her grandchildren – the enterprising twins Ken and Zack Dickinson, Kathryn, Ryan, Jessie and Rozalynd, who is wise beyond her years. Vivian’s commitment to family, engaging personality, and strong sense of self has been an example to all who knew her.
Born June 17th, 1931, Vivian was the only child of the late Kenneth and Margaret McDougall (Theodore Griffin, Houlton, Maine). Growing up in Debec, N.B., she left home at 14 to pursue high school in Woodstock, attended Carleton County Vocational School; and then went on to train at the Saint John General School of Nursing where she bonded with a strong fraternity of lifelong friends. She graduated in 1952 at the top of her class with the highest registered nursing exam scores in New Brunswick, leading the province in her academic achievements. Following that, Vivian went on to work as a registered nurse in Bangor, Maine, Newark, New Jersey, and Woodstock, N.B. Vivian and Glen were married on October 3, 1953.
Vivian was tenacious in operating Cummings Construction, which she and Glen built from the ground up. She was still going into the office as recently as the past few weeks. As if running a contracting business and raising a growing family of five children wasn’t enough, the entrepreneurial couple opened Cummings Drive-In Theatre in 1954. Organized, efficient, and bright, Vivian paved the way for women in business. Whether booking movies or bidding on construction tenders, Vivian never forgot a face or a name.
Not one to sit idle, in her spare time, Vivian learned to ski in her 50’s and she and Glen hit the slopes in Maine, the Alps, the Rockies, and made several trips to Colorado. They also enjoyed bicycling throughout Atlantic Canada and Quebec. They explored Russia, Switzerland, Kenya, and the Caribbean, visited every province across Canada, and travelled many roads and "tamarac trails" closer to home.
Vivian enjoyed decorating, crafting, gardening, quilting, sewing, and baking; often took evening courses at the Community College and the University of New Brunswick; and was still going to fitness class up until a few weeks before her cancer diagnosis. Vivian was active in the Women’s Institute for many years. She enjoyed the arts, the news and politics. It was important to her to vote - Vivian was the first person in the Carleton riding to cast her vote in the current provincial election. Vivian was a voracious reader. She always joked that she had read every book at the Woodstock L.P. Fisher Public Library during high school. She loved keeping up with the times, and thrived on learning new activities - from tole painting to French and computer courses.
The Cummings Family is grateful to Dr. Alborg, Dr. Mike Perley, and Dr. Singh-Ranger, the extramural care team, Krista Pedersen, Marta Walton, and personal caregiver, Tammy Dickinson.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of the life of Vivian Cummings at Connell House, 128 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.B., on Saturday, September 22 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.I. Home in Woodstock, N.B., the River Valley Cancer Support Group, Connell House/Carleton County Historical Society, or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may also be placed online at carletonfuneralhome.ca.
Vivian will be missed by her family, who benefited from her many life lessons, from finish what you start, anything is possible, and never give up.
http://www.carletonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/128141
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