Virginia “Ginny” Oliver, 65, passed away Dec. 27 surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Middleboro to Charles Smith and Patricia Ann Behan, and grew up amongst her eight siblings in New Bedford.

Ms. Oliver attended New Bedford Public Schools and graduated in 1969 from New Bedford High School. Upon graduation she went on to earn certificates from the American Institute of Banking and was the first female treasurer at the Southeastern Bank and Trust Company in New Bedford. She went on to work at Transtrack/ Horizon Marine, and Sippican Healthcare. Most recently, she spent 23 years working as an accounts payable clerk at Tabor Academy in Marion where she made a lasting impact on her colleagues, students and school as a whole.

A positive spirit, Ms. Oliver was always looking for the silver lining, and spreading cheer to all that surround her. She had an incredibly giving nature and was constantly helping others. She enjoyed playing with her puppy, Bella, who shares her friendliness and compassionate nature.

A true South Coast local, Ms. Oliver spent her time walking on the beach with friends, quahogging and sailing. She learned to sail as an adult and became a devoted member of the Low Tide Yacht Club for many years. She also enjoyed creating unique items for her home, filling it with seashells and tranquil objects representative of the sea. Ms. Oliver enjoyed cultivating her garden, always producing the most beautiful hydrangeas in multiple colors. Ms. Oliver had a passion for healthy cooking and was always working on new and delicious recipes; her famous stuffed quahogs and New England style chowder were always a crowd favorite. She enjoyed traveling with her friends ‘the October girls’ and was ever ready for a new adventure.

She is survived by her daughters: Kristi Oliver and husband Michael Bradford of Millis; and Tricia VanVoris and husband Brendan of New Bedford.

She is also survived by her sister, Susan Souza and husband Larry of New Bedford; nieces Sugar Frates and husband Joe of New Bedford, and Janet Howarth and husband William of South Carolina. And aunt to the late Chad Souza of New Bedford.

Her closest godchild Chelsea Medeiros, and family, Judith, Michael and Mitchell Medeiros of Marion. Having come from a large family, Ms. Oliver is survived by many loving family members.

Ms. Oliver will be cremated and her ashes will be spread in a private ceremony at a later date. Arrangements placed in the care of Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center St., Wareham, MA 02571.

Memorial gifts may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, please designate “Cardiac Transplant” to direct your gift to the folks who supported her most.

https://giving.brighamandwomens.org/donate

To honor Ms. Oliver’s truly generous spirit, she asks that you consider becoming an organ donor. It is the ultimate gift you can give to help others. Information about organ donation can be found through the New England Organ Bank at http://neob.org.