Vivian Dugas

Vivian Irene Dugas, a lifelong resident of Attleboro, MA, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 92.

Vivian was a graduate of Attleboro High School and the Katherine Gibbs School. Later she managed the City of Attleboro Retirement Board, until she retired in 1991. Vivian spent much of her life contributing to her community. She was an active member of the Woman's Guild at the former St. Stephen's Church in Attleboro. Throughout her life, she generously gave her time as a volunteer for Sturdy Hospital and Visiting Angels in North Attleboro. She was always willing to help others and was a strong independent woman.

Her zest for life was evident in her love for bowling, dancing, and walking her beloved dog. She enjoyed socializing with friends, traveling, and staying active. Vivian was the life of the party with a quick wit and an infectious laugh.

Vivian is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Dugas Balducci and her husband John of Chattahoochee Hills, GA and Cheryl Dugas Ethier and her husband Paul of Lincoln, RI; her son, Steven Dugas and his wife Tammy of S. Sutton, NH; her grandchildren, Andrew Ledom of San Antonio, TX, Matthew Ledom of Chattahoochee Hills, GA, Monique Albani-Ethier of West Harford, CT, Renee Daigle of Cumberland, RI, Simone Ethier of Pawtucket, RI, Jessica Dugas of Dover, NH and Amanda Dugas of S. Sutton, NH; her seven great grandchildren; also her siblings, Eileen Demers of Attleboro, Suzanne Holmes of Ft. Meyers, FL and Robert Aussant of Cumberland, RI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Dugas former Attleboro Chief of Police; her parents, Armand and Alida Aussant; her brother-in-law, Robert Demers and Roger Holmes; nephew, Robert Demers Jr; grandson--in-law, Joe Daigle and her close friend Jack Galvin.

The family would like to thank the Rhode Island Hospital ER, Trama ICU and Hope Hospice of RI staff for their excellent and supportive care given to Vivian and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 3-6pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Burial will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery, 683 South Main Street, Attleboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vivian’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association RI Chapter directly at https://www.alz.org/ or the MSPCA- Angell - Kindness and Care for Animals at https://www.mspca.org/