In loving memory of Vivian Joyce Ostler who sadly passed away on 19th June 2023
Beautiful Viv was born in Lincoln, on the 11th December 1943, to Lillian and Charles Young (Betty and Charlie) and moved to West Parley, Ferndown when she was 2 years old.
Viv grew up with her 2 sisters, Sueanne and Eileen (Deeney) in their home, Holmdale, Barrack road, West Parley and went to school at Queen Elizabeth in Wimborne.
Viv met Dennis in 1960, they married and have 3 children, one of each; Julie, Kevin and Nicholas. Nicky being the favourite. ;)
Viv worked the twilight shift as supervisor at Max Factor and later at the Roxy bingo hall in Holdenhurst Road, a job she absolutely loved.
We met in 1984 at the Norfolk hotel in Bournemouth through Nick and friends. At first sight Cupids arrows embedded deep into our souls and we became inseparable, spending the next 39 years together.
During these 39 years, we owned a number of pubs together, Viv possibly being the only pub landlady in the country that did not drink, and continued her abstinence, though before becoming a landlady Viv did enjoy a party. ;)
In 1992 beloved Tia became part of the family bringing so much joy into her life.
We shared our love of being landlords and also travelling. Among the cruises and many destinations around the world The USA was her favourite, holidaying in Florida and then owning a house together in Las Vegas, where we met lovely friends. All of the local casinos in Las Vegas had bingo halls – say no more.
In 2009 we finally settled in Westbourne where Viv was really happy.
Viv loved her bingo and sadly she lost contact with her friends when her local bingo hall in Westbourne closed.
Viv also loved watching forensic detective documentaries and animal programs. Her face would light up when watching a program of her favourite animal, the Tiger.
Viv has 3 children, 7 grandchildren, Matthew, Richard, Vicki, Daniel, Lee, Jordon and Ryan and 10 great grandchildren.
Too my amazing and beautiful mother how precious you were going to miss hearing your voice and funny ways thanks for being you
My boys will miss you
So this is not goodbye but we will meet again some sunny day with love forever your loving daughter Julie
I thought I was the favourite lol
We are going to miss you Vivien. Anita, Eszter, Judit and myself, we all loved your company and were deeply saddened by the news that you have left us.
We are eternally grateful for having the opportunity to meet you, to be your close neighbours for many years and for all the kindness we have received from you.
Our thoughts are with John, your family, loved ones and friends.
I'll miss you Viv, I really enjoyed your open, honest and direct approach, especially when we discussed political matters. Your insights, thoughts and humorous take on the world at large will be sorely missed by me, and by everyone who knew you. Thank you for being such a wonderful partner to John. I know he'll miss you terribly.
In honor of Vivian Ostler
My sweet, funny friend! Manuel and I will miss you terribly.
Viv was such a caring loving person who always wanted the best for others, Viv will ve sorley missed but always be in our harts xx xx
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