Viola M. (Jones) Willard 87 of West Yarmouth and formerly of Yarmouth Port died Friday September 15, 2017 at Mayflower Place in West Yarmouth.

She was the wife of the late Vernon A. Willard who died in 2013. They had resided in Shrewsbury until they retired and moved to Yarmouth Port.

Born in North Brookfield, Mrs. Willard was the daughter of the late George and Carrie (Lovely) Jones. After the very early death of Carrie, Viola was lovingly cared for by relatives, Joe and Helen Desjourdy, who she lived with in Northbridge.

Viola was a graduate of Northbridge High School class of 1948 and the Sawyer Business School. She was employed as a private secretary at Ernst & Young.

She enjoyed sewing, traveling, the ocean, and living on Cape Cod.

Mrs. Willard is survived by a sister, Della Blanchett of Tiverton, RI. In addition to her husband and parents, Viola was predeceased by seven brothers, and a sister.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a disaster relief fund of your choice.

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