TIVERTON… Mildred Dutka, age 99, passed away in her sleep on February 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John Dutka and Mary (Pogubila) Dutka. She was born in Fall River and resided there most of her life. She spent the last few years in Tiverton, RI.
A 1941 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was known for her beautiful operetta singing voice as well as taking part in many activities.
Employed by the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 40 years, she retired from its Foam Products Accounting Division in East Providence, RI.
A lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, she could be found participating in its many functions.
She loved volunteering and spent many years in the Medical Records Department at St. Anne’s Hospital where she received accolades for 5000 hours. She was also a crochet master and was constantly making hats and items for the Tiverton Senior Center and anyone who walked by who needed a hat. She loved her beloved Baker’s Beach in Westport, MA where she could be found in the summer in any type of weather.
Mildred leaves her caregiver and favorite niece, Tina Bugara, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was the sister of the late Alice (Dutka) Ragonesi, Joseph Dutka and Irene (Dutka) Bugara.
Burial arrangements are private by Boyko Memorial Funeral Home.