Vivian M. Eastman

Northampton, MA - Vivian M. Eastman, 98, of North State Street, died Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Cooley and Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.
Born September 24, 1916 in Barre City, Vermont, she was the daughter of John and Emilia (Garetto) Piretti. She attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School there in 1934.
On August 3, 1940, she married Harold A. Eastman in Barre. Following their marriage they had resided in Northampton for many years. Harold died November 2, 1978.
Vivian had been a longtime licensed optician in the state of Massachusetts.
Her memberships included the First Church of Christ (Congregational) and the American Red Cross volunteer program, both of Northampton.
Survivors include; her nephew, John J. Piretti; and her niece, Joan L. Parry, both of Aiken, S. Carolina.
Besides her parents and her husband, Harold, she was predeceased by her brother, Walter Parry and step-siblings, John Franco and Lois Franco Pollack.
Her graveside and committal service will be held at noon on Monday, February 16, 2015 in the Hope Cemetery, Maple Avenue in Barre City.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cooley-Dickinson Hospital VNA and Hospice, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060. For memorial guestbook visit www.HookerWhitcomb.com.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St. Barre, VT is in charge of the arrangements.