Vivian Toman

(1941-2009) - Vivian (Capron) Toman, 68, of Wilbraham, lost her courageous two year fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease(ALS)Saturday, November 14,2009.

Typical of her unique style, she fought her battle against ALS on her own terms. She was cared for at home and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 29, 1941. Vivian was the daughter of the late George and Louise(Cole)Capron . She graduated from Manchester High School in Richmond, Virginia. Vivian started her career as a secretary at E I Dupont de Nemours in Richmond where she met her husband, Tom Toman. After their marriage they lived and raised their family in New York City, Vienna, Virginia, and Medford ,NJ before finally settling in Wilbraham, MA. Vivian worked as a Word Processing Manager at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1999.

Over the years, Vivian contributed her time and talents to many volunteer organizations; typing, baking, serving or doing whatever needed to be done. She was an active participant with Wilbraham and Monson Academy Parent Organization , the Minnechaug Scholarship Foundation ,the RFK Detention Center, SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives), and was an active member of Wilbraham United Church .There is nothing she wouldn’t give of her self ,no task too big or small if it would help another in some way. Her favorite pastime by far was shopping for her family and friends. She enjoyed finding great sales and knew all the ins and outs of her favorite stores, and how to get the best bargains at them. Her dedication to her grandchildren was her primary retirement pursuit. She shopped for, spent time with, and showered them with love. Which was returned to her a thousand fold.

She leaves her devoted husband of 41 years, Thomas Toman, her loving daughters Kimberly Dacey, and her husband, James ,Lori Jacocks and her husband, Kyle, all of Richmond, Virginia and Tracy LaFleche, and her husband Wayne of East Longmeadow, her cherished grandchildren, Jeremy , Juli, Kyle, and Kendrick LaFleche, J. T .Dacey, and Savannah and Spencer Jacocks.

Visiting hours for Vivian are Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 4-7pm at Sampson’s Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home,21 Tinkham Rd ,Springfield,MA. Funeral services are Thursday, 11 am, November 19, 2009 at Wilbraham United Church, 500 Main St, Wilbraham, MA. For those that prefer memorial donations may be sent to Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02547.