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Millinocket – Francis P. Vienneau, 79, Friday, November 23, 2012 at a Millinocket health care facility. He was born June 14, 1933 in Millinocket, the son of Joseph P. and Gertrude (Violette) Vienneau. Francis grew up in Millinocket, and was a graduate of St. Martin's High School, class of 1952.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army. After his military service, Francis worked for the Great Northern Paper Company for 35 years, and then for the Housing Authority at Crestview Apartments for 9 years.
He enjoyed snowmobiling and dragging trails for Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile Club, helping to build many of the trails still in use today. In later years, he enjoyed travelling around the country and Canada with his wife, Kathleen. Francis lived a selfless life, always devoted to putting the needs of others first, following the biblical examples and teachings.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen (Plourde) Vienneau of Millinocket; daughters Mary Lee Alley of Hancock, Lynn Robinson and her husband Maynard of Millinocket, and Nancy Grant and her husband Roger of Baileyville; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a brother, Martin Vienneau of San Diego, California; a sister, Edna Hayward of Enfield, Connecticut; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Francis was predeceased by 3 sisters and 8 brothers.
Interment, with military honors, will be at Millinocket Cemetery. (Bangor Daily News posted 11/25/2012)
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1933 - 2012 (79 years)
