Vivian A. Tracy

AUBURN – Vivian A. “Tippy” Tracy, formerly of Wilton, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Clover Manor in Auburn. Vivian was born in New Sharon on Sept. 4, 1931, the daughter of Linwood M. and Winnie L. Dore Currier. She married Earl L. Tracy, Jr. on February 18, 1950. Vivian was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and cared for her five children along with several other children through the years, as she provided daycare services. Vivian was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Franklin Grange #50 where she held various offices. Vivian loved being a grandmother to her 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader, enjoyed writing poetry, loved Mexican and Hawaiian music and took much pleasure in beautiful flowers and the colors of autumn. Vivian is survived by her children: Barry Tracy of Temple, Maine; Blair Tracy and his wife Vicky of Wasilla, Alaska; Brenda Clark and her husband Rob of Cumberland, Brian Tracy and his wife Nicky of Lewiston, and her daughter Barbara Girardin of Auburn, along with her grandchildren: Kristen Duffy and her husband Jim and their son, Edward; Dan Clark; Katelyn Tracy and her companion Dominic Bellantoni; Andrew Tracy; Troy Tracy and his daughter Alexis; Zach Tracy; and Hailey, Tom & Leighton Girardin; several special nieces and nephews; her brothers Delmar Currier and Linwood “John” Currier and his wife Alberta; sister June Currier; sisters-in-law Avis Mahoney and Ellen Currier . Vivian was predeceased by her husband Earl in 2006, sisters Kathleen “Kay” Nadeau and Mona Nadeau, and brother A. Paul Currier. Vivian’s family would like to give heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Clover Manor and Androscoggin Hospice for their care. Friends and family are invited to share their memories or offer their condolences by visiting Vivian’s online guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and friends. If desired, a donation in Vivian’s memory can be made to Androscoggin Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, Maine 04210.