Peter A. Viens, 56, of North Fayston Road, Waitsfield, passed away
at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Wednesday evening,
July 15, 2009, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Montpelier
on August 16, 1952, he was the son of the late Leopold and Gertrude
(Chouinard) Viens.
Peter worked many years for Griffin and Griffin Excavating and in his
leisure time, he enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobiling, and working
outside in the backyard.
Peter is survived by his longtime love, Deanna Baril of Waitsfield; his
siblings, Pauline V. Bombard of Barre, Bernard A. Viens and his wife,
Grace, of North Fayston, Richard E. Viens and his wife, Jean, of
Shelton, CT, David P. Viens and his wife, Cathy, of Redwood NY, Michael
F. Viens and his wife, Kathy, of Essex Junction; as well as many
nieces, nephews and extended family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of the
Snows Catholic Church in Waitsfield on Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. with
a reception to follow in the parish hall. There will be no calling
hours. Interment will take place in Mountain View Cemetery in Moretown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts would be appreciated to Central
Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. To
send online condolences visit www.perkinsparker.com. Assisting the
family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in
Waterbury.
