Vivian Alexandra Kallio

June 5, 1929 - April 17, 2022

Vivian Alexandra (Helander) Kallio Vivian Kallio of Maynard passed away on April 17, 2022 at her daughter’s house in Norway, Maine, after a period of declining health. Born on June 5, 1929 in Maynard to the late Saima and Edward Helander, she lived in Maynard for all but the last 7 months of her life. She married her late husband, Voitto Kallio, on October 27, 1951. Vivian had a long career working at Acton Medical Associates as a laboratory technician. In her leisure time she enjoyed knitting, gardening, traveling, painting, and attending Finnish cultural events. She had a close connection to her Finnish heritage and was able to visit her relatives in Finland. Vivian also volunteered at Open Table for several years. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Kristin Caley of Maynard; Audrey Huntley and her husband Edmund of Hollis, Maine; Karin Kallio and her partner Ray Noe of Norridgewock, Maine; Alyson Kallio of Ayer, Massachusetts; Sarah Kallio of Norway, Maine; and her son Jonathan Kallio and his wife Christina of Williamston, South Carolina. She also is survived by her cousin Roy Helander of Stow, Massachusetts. She leaves 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents Saima and Edward Helander, her husband Voitto Kallio, her brother Edwin Helander, and her granddaughter Andrea Caley. Gifts in her memory can be made to the Maynard Public Library. We would like to thank those at Beacon Hospice of Maine especially Kelly, April, and Carly. Their gentle care was invaluable and made her last days comfortable. Join us for a celebration of Vivian's life at Fort Pond 8 Kaleva Road Littleton MA on May 21 from 1-3.