Victoria L. Graham, 79

Victoria L. Graham, age 79 passed away on October 12, in Dartmouth, MA. Born in Columbus, Ohio she was the daughter of Harold S. and Jean H. Bosworth.

Vicky was a long time resident of South Dartmouth and a 1963 graduate of Dartmouth High School. She attended UMASS and worked for Verizon for over 40 years.

A trailblazer, in 1979 Vicky was one of the first women to work in the Equipment Installation Department and retired as a manager in the department.

During her retirement, Vicky enjoyed volunteering at the Dartmouth Library book sales. She wrote poetry and was an avid reader and shared her love for literature with her nieces and nephews.  She volunteered in the Dartmouth Public Schools and taught English to adult second language learners in New Bedford.

Vicky had four Cairn Terriers and could often be seen walking one of them in her neighborhood. Dandy, McDuff, Niblick and Divot were part of the family.

Vicky is survived by her siblings; Joanne Andrade of South Dartmouth, Suzanna Trimble (Bill) of South Dartmouth, William H. Bosworth (Louise) of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Edward C. Bosworth and his companion Jane Kazan of Westport. She is predeceased by her parents, husband Robert Graham, and sister Kathleen O. Vera. Vicky leaves 16 nieces and nephews.

In accordance with her wishes, arrangements will be private. Donations in Victoria's name can be made to Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries, P.O. Box 87174, Dartmouth, MA 02748.