She was born July 24, 1914 in Boothbay a daughter of Roland and Jennie Dodge Sudds. The family moved to Auburn in 1922 and she was educated in the local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1931. She furthered her education graduating from Farmington Normal School in 1933 and the University of Maine in 1961.
On September 23, 1938 she married Fred Osgood and moved to Bath to make their home. They were soul mates that were inseparable. You would seldom find one without the other. Family was the most important thing to Viola, there was nothing that she wouldn’t do for them.
Viola taught school at Littlefield’s Corner grades 1 – 6 for three years; Stevens Mills school grade 5 for two years; and in Bath from 1946 -1974 at South St. and Fisher schools grade 1.
She joined Winter St. Church in 1939 and was currently a member at United Church of Christ, Congregational. Viola joined Genesta Chapter #73 in 1944; was Worthy Matron in 1944; District Deputy Grand Matron # 4 1971- 72; Grand Martha of Grand Chapter of MO in 1976; and Grand Representative of Iowa and Idaho.
Viola was also a member of Bath- Brunswick Teachers’ Association; Maine Association of Retirees; Maine Teachers’ Association; and Bath Area Senior Citizens, where she was an avid Cribbage player, who played faithfully up until the day she died, and often won with partner and friend, Annette Jones. Viola loved the outdoors, going fishing, camping & boating with her husband was something that she always looked forward to. Traveling to see the world and all its beauty was also a passion of hers. She, together with her husband traveled the country, driving to almost every state. One of her last trips was to Farmington, ME in 2008 where she attended her 75th reunion with University of Farmington and was honored for being the oldest living alumni.
She is predeceased by her husband Fred who died July 9, 1995; a sister, Doris Robinson; and two brothers, Carroll Sudds and Weston Sudds.
Surviving are her daughter, Cynthia Osgood Fullerton and her husband Joseph of Standish; three grandchildren, Michael Fullerton and his wife Cheryl of Sugarloaf, James Fullerton and his wife Jenny of Topsham, and Jennie Johnson and her husband Mark of Gray; five greatgrandchildren, David, Rachel, Rebecca Fullerton, Jacob Fullerton, and Joseph Johnson.
If you would like to make a memorial contribution in Viola’s name the family requests it to be made to: Genesta Chaper # 73, 12 Gerald Street, Bath, ME 04530 or to the Bath Senior Center, 57 Floral Street, Bath, Maine 04530.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, December 15th from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath, where an Eastern Star service will take place at 1:30 and a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Auburn.
The family would like to send a special Thanks to all the staff at the Hillhouse for the personal & loving care they gave to their mother.
To share your thoughts and condolences with Viola’s family please visiting www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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