Viola A. Wellen Obituary
We bid farewell to Viola A. Wellen (Haverhill, Massachusetts), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 25, 2025 at the age of 94. Viola touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola A. Wellen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Salvatore Zarba and Carmela Ferro Zarba; her husband Donald E. Wellen, Sr.; and her siblings, Anthony Zarba, Lillian Jackson, Josephine Laptewicz, Gloria Clapp and Albina Mariano.
She is survived by: her children, Donald E. Wellen, Jr. (Brenda) of San Angelo, TX, George F. Wellen (Ann) of Mandeville, LA, Dianna W. Traylor (Steven) of Asheville, NC and Mary A. Christie (Ronald) of Concord, NH.; her grandchildren, David Wellen (Amanda), Laura Wellen (Levere), Steven Christie (Kristen) and Julie Christie (Em); and her great grandchild Newton G. Wellen. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the H. L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home (210 S Main St, Bradford, MA 01835). A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Hearts Church (165 S Main St, Haverhill, MA 01835).
Contributions in her memory may be made to the St Vincent De Paul Food Pantry, Sacred Hearts Parish, 48 South Chestnut St., Bradford, MA 01835, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
