Barbara J Oram

Barbara Joan Oram, age 85, of Beverly Hills, FL passed away peacefully on January 16 at Vitas Hospice Home. She was surrounded by her loving family as the warmth of the afternoon sun met her beautiful face and her loving spirit met the Son of God. She was the beloved wife of William Oram for over 64 years.
Barbara was born in Melrose, MA in 1937 to Louis and Helen (Kozlowski) Colucci. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1955 and went on to study at Mary Brooks School in Boston where she completed the two-year Doctor’s Assistant course. After completion, she worked in the pathology department at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital for several years.
She met her devoted husband in 1957, and they lovingly married in 1958. Together they raised 6 children, and later she became the office manager at Advance Electric, the company her husband founded.
In addition to the love of her life, William, she is survived by her 5 children, Lynne Farrell, James Oram and wife Michele, Lisa Azoulay, Kelly Powers, and Bill Oram and wife Amy, 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren with 3 more due this year. She is also survived by her brother Louis (Joey) Colucci of VA. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Oram and sister, Virginia Stevens.
The simple pleasures of life are what Barbara cherished the most. She loved the sunshine, time spent with loved ones, and breakfast at Jimmy T.’s Deli with the friends who became extended family. She was blessed to travel the world with her husband, and they enjoyed many cruises together. Everyone who met Barbara loved her gentle soul, charitable heart, and joyful laughter.
Visitation will be held at Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, 3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL on Sunday, January 22, from 2-4pm. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL on Monday, January, 23 at 11am. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield, MA.
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of the wonderful staff at Vitas, donations are graciously appreciated. They can be made out to Vitas Community Connections Program 78., 3350 W. Audubon Park Path Lecanto, FL 34461. Please attach a memo in memory of Barbara Oram.