Patricia Ann Vining
Patricia Ann (Walker) Vining of Braintree, beloved wife of the late John F. Vining III, died January 23rd at Sunrise of Braintree, surrounded by family and under the excellent care of Old Colony Hospice.
Patricia was born on January 10, 1933 in Boston, where she spent most of her childhood. She graduated in 1955 from the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing, and carried her nursing skills with her as John’s work brought their growing family around the country and the world. Her professional career included several areas of nursing including many years in geriatrics. She proudly stated that as a graduate of MGH, the only question she was ever asked was “When can you start?”
Patricia was devoted to her family–first her children, then grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her extended family and the many friends who became family. She genuinely loved people with a warmth and enthusiasm that drew them to her. She supported her children’s athletics, and her beloved Red Sox, with similar fervor, pride and ownership. She was very athletic in her youth, and played softball and bowled as an adult. In sports and in cards she played to win. She loved travel and new places, which is fortunate as she moved more than 30 times in her life. But Boston was always home.
She is survived by her children: Christopher Vining of CT, Eric Vining of NC, Peter Vining of PA, Victorine Muse, M.D., of Milton, Timothy Vining of Waltham, Thomas Vining of Westford, and Valerie Salmons, M.D., of PA, and their spouses; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara Fulp of VA and Joan Fede of FL; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and beloved friends around the country and in Ireland.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Walker, and her dear cousin Norma King, among other beloved cousins.
The family will receive friends and family at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday, January 27, 4-6 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 28, at Saint Agatha Church, MILTON, at 10:30 am. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, BRAINTREE.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s memory may be made to the Red Sox Home Base Program, benefiting veterans and their families, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.
Guestbook Entries
My beloved sister, love and will miss you so much.i was so lucky to have you in my life,God brought home another Angel. Till we can be togather again RIP. Love Chick
Dear Tim, Chris, Eric, Peter, Vickie, Tommy and Valerie (and all extended Vinings),
Deepest condolences and loving thoughts for all of you on the passing of Mrs. Vining. Love the picture here and the smile. She was a wonderful woman who, among other things, produced a great family. Please find comfort in the memories and your faith over the next days, months and years.
David, Pix, and Lincoln Fleming
I was so saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. I’ve missed her greatly since leaving Grove Manor for sunrise. It was a pleasure to have known her.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Pat was a wonderful lady. I sure thought a lot of her. May God be with all of her family and prayers for you at this time. I’m glad to see card playing was part of her memorial. She LOVED her cards. But most of all she loved her huge Irish family.
I love you Aunt Pat, You are my eternal God Mother.
I’ll never forget Uncle John, the many cousins who I have never have forgotten, such great memories. Uncle John was my special memory, he had all my cousins fishing like pros, never for got that day we fished that river in Maine when ya’ll visited. Uncle John was so special that day.
I love you Aunt Pat, I know this is a little late but you are my Godmother and I thank you for being so devoted to me.God rest.
R I P our dear friend Pat thank you for all the wonderful memories of our trips to Boston we were always made so welcome in your lovely home we will never forget you Always in our thoughts and Prayers We Lived you dearly from The Morgan Family Co Kerry Ireland
To Tim, Chris, Eric, Peter, Vickie, Tommy, Valerie and all of Pats wonderful family, I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. I am lucky enough to have known her and to have been on the receiving end of her warmth and hospitality.
As a then 23 year old, I can still remember thinking how cool she was for a lady in her in 70’s (c.2003). We had many a conversation over many topics, she was such an intelligent and passionate lady and she adored her family.
There is no doubt that her passing will leave a huge gap in the Vining Family, I know we will always remember her fondly here in Ireland.
My lasting memories will be of her warmth, kindness, humour, generosity, her love for The Red Sox, her family and of course, Barbara Streisand.
Rest in peace Pat xx