Mimi Auerr

Mimi Auerr, a lifelong resident of Framingham, passed away on December 7, 2022, after a long period of declining health which included a devastating, months-long battle with COVID in early 2021.  She was the beloved youngest child of the late Allen & Yvonne Auerr.  Although she had been given the names of her two grandmothers at birth, she became “Mimi” at a very young age when she could only manage “me-me” instead of her given name, Eula Ann.

Mimi leaves behind her sister, Bonnie Hilton of Millis, and brother, Allen A Auerr Jr, and his wife Maria of Franklin. She is also survived by a nephew, Kevin Auerr, and his wife Jenny (and their daughters Abigail and Hannah) and niece, Stacy Koshivaki, and her husband James (and their children Michael, Julia, and James), all of Franklin. Family was important to her. She loved being an aunt and a great-aunt. She also kept in regular touch with cousins on both sides of the family. She will be missed by all of her family & many others whose lives she touched.

Mimi was a long-time & loyal employee of Toys“R”Us in Framingham. She served the company & its customers in many capacities & always worked her hardest to make people happy. She valued the many friends she made there over the years and kept in touch with several well into her retirement.

She was proud to participate in the Framingham Heart Study for many decades, as had both her parents and sister. Mimi loved animals and always made them a part of her life. While dogs of many breeds, some indeterminate, were her early passion, in later years she appreciated the independent spirit of the cats who kept her amused, puzzled, & company. She also supported many causes that looked out for animal welfare.

Mimi enjoyed traveling and had many stories to tell. A dance with actor Michael Landon on stage during the Merv Griffin show was a prized memory from a trip to California.

She cherished visits with family in Louisiana. She visited her sister wherever Bonnie lived, including California, Ohio, and Missouri, where Mimi loved the Clydesdale horses of Anheuser Busch, the St. Louis Zoo, & Octoberfest. Several trips to spend time with her sister in Hawaii ranked high on her list. A Don Ho evening, luaus, & a helicopter tour of Kauai were favorites, though she took pleasure in just hanging out the condo widow & watching the Pacific Ocean breaking on the shore.

Mimi always looked forward to family get-togethers, especially during the holidays. Choosing the right gift gave her pleasure. For her, trips to a casino, win or lose, always were a particular treat. She was always ready to discuss the latest show or movie she’s seen on TV. Lassie, Bewitched, The Good Witch, Touched by an Angel, Star Trek, and most anything with John Wayne were favorites. Rarely excited by her own efforts in the kitchen, she also enjoyed having food delivered or going out to eat. She kept her card with tipping guidelines at the ready so her servers could be appropriately rewarded.

Mimi had a generous, sensitive, and caring heart. She rooted for the underdog & was always on the lookout for ways she could help.  She was proud to participate for many decades in the Framingham Heart Study, as had both her parents and sister.

Mimi had many caregivers in the last several years. They often commented on her good manners, sweet nature, & that she made them laugh. She & her family were grateful for the care & attention she received.

There will be no funeral services and burial alongside her mother will be held privately at a later date. Memorial contributions would be welcomed in Mimi’s memory to a charity of your choice. Causes dear to Mimi were the ASPCA, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Framingham Heart Study Research Fund.

Arrangements are under the care of Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home.