Dr. Victor Edward Oliver, 83, Died; Former Westporter, Dentist

Dr. Victor Edward Oliver Jr., 83, formerly of Westport CT, passed away peacefully at home on April 5th, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Victor was born on May 14th, 1938 to the late Victor Edward Oliver Senior and Irene Oliver of Pawtucket, RI. Victor leaves behind his wife of 59 years Pauline Oliver.

 After Victor graduated from Providence College in 1959, he went on to study dentistry at  Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in New Jersey. He went on to serve as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force in Albany Georgia for two years. Following his service, Victor and Pauline then settled in Westport, CT, opening his home dental office in 1968, where he practiced for 50 years. In Vic and Polly’s time in Westport they went on to raise their two daughters, Kimberly Oliver Vallieres and her husband Jim Vallieres of West Hartford CT, Robin Oliver Ross and her husband Sean Ross of Holly Springs NC. Between the two of them they gave Victor a house full of love and laughter with 5 grandchildren, Sean Heintz, Emma Heintz, Olivia Heintz and her fiancé Jonathan Davis, Audrey Ross, and Jack Ross.  

Victor was an avid tennis and racquetball player. Vic and Polly loved vacationing in Florida and their weekend trips to Nantucket. He will be remembered for his gentle dental care and his dedication to his patients. He was a kind and generous man that always made time to help anyone in need. He was known for being a quiet reserved man unless you happen to be sitting in his dental chair where he was the most talkative, trying to make you at ease.

Graveside Services will be held at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane Middletown, CT 06457 on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10:00 am. Those who wish may make donations in Victor’s name to the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 370036, West Hartford, CT 06137 where Victor for many years enjoyed watching his daughter Kim play violin.