Ronald Edward Vigue

FUNERAL HOME

Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

167 Old Hartford Road

Colchester, Connecticut

Ronald Vigue Obituary

VIGUE, Ronald Edward Ronald Edward Vigue, 62, of Clubhouse Road, Lebanon, beloved husband of Linda, died suddenly Wednesday (May 5, 2004) in Lebanon. He was born December 15, 1941 in Hartford, a son of the late Leo E. Vigue and Julienne (Mathieu) Vigue. Ronald grew up in Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School in 1959. He was united in marriage April 27, 1964 to the former Linda Carlson of Hartford. During the 1960's, he served with the US Army Reserves for six years. Ronald had worked for Mania-Barco (previously named Gerber Scientific) for 43 years. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge of Masons No. 145 in Manchester and had served as secretary for the Gerber Golf League for 35 years. Among his interests were golf, reading, a love of chocolate, and spending as much time as possible with his family. Many of his friends will remember his warm and energetic personality—always willing to lend a hand to family, friends, and even strangers. He had a great love for his family and his grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife of 40 years, survivors include three sons, Ronald Leo and wife, Susan (Davis) Vigue of Lebanon, Kevin and Lavinia (Newton) Vigue of Durham and Sean Vigue of Lebanon; four grandchildren, Emily, Cassandra, Samantha, and Clark Vigue; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Janet Vigue of Talking Rock, GA, and Dennis and Virginia Vigue of Bristol; a special sister-in-law, Gayle Meli of Colchester; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. TODAY at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. A Masonic Service will be observed. The funeral will assemble Saturday morning starting at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a 1 p.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Town Street, Lebanon with Fr. Brian Converse, officiating. Interment will follow in the New Lebanon Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to The Ed Lazur Memorial Pavilion Fund, c/o Lebanon Recreation Commission or the Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 7, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Vigue

11 Entries

JOE FAY

May 11, 2004

When I joined Gerber some started the rumor that I had a one handicap.

I was fortunate to play on Ronnie's team and we won the league Championship.Ron soon found out that my handicap was really like 15.

While the other team mates urged me to stay home every Thurs. night Ronnie encouraged me to play.Ronnie is the person most responsible for keeping the Gerber league going.I never heard him say anything derogatory about anyone.He made all of his co-workers better people.

He and I often had long conversations about our families.

If everyone could have seen the gleam in his eyes while he watched Ronnie and Sean tie off at last years Gerber Open they would have seen how much he loved his family.

Ron we all miss you.

Bill Albrecht

May 8, 2004

To my old fraternity brother Richie and the entire Vigue family, my wife and I offer our sympathies in your loss. HPHS and DX, 1962.

Bill & Joan Albrecht

Burt Wheeler

May 7, 2004

Ronnie was a great friend for many years, we worked together from the 1960's until the early 1990's. Ron always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. I played many a golf match with him and we always had a great time. I will surely miss the little guy, and I'm sure I speak for all the golfers that ever played in the Gerber golf league. My condolences to the family, and farewell my brother #145.

Lynn Rhodes

May 7, 2004

I worked with Ronnie at Mania Barco and he always had a smile on his face and always would say "Hello Miss Lynn are are you doing" Ronnie will be missed.

Bruce Davidson

May 7, 2004

Ronny and I had worked together for 36 years, from the early GSI until ManiaBarco. We shared a love of reading and would swap the latest Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler adventure novels and commiserate about the lastest exploits of Jack Ryan and Dirk Pitt. When I'd go on vacation, Ronny would always have a book or two for me to read.

He will be greatly missed by all those with whom he came in contact and I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.

Ken Petersen

May 7, 2004

Ron's Gerber friends will always remember his positive attitude and willingness to help in any situation. He was a joy to work with. When Gerber first came up with the "employee of the month" award it seemed natural to all of us that Ronnie should be the first recipient of that award. He will be missed.

Lois Anderson

May 7, 2004

I worked with Ronny at Gerber from 1980-1997. Ronny always had a smiling face and was always ready to hend a helping hand to anyone. He was a wonderful person. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Kurt Ehrhardt

May 7, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Vigue family for their loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Ron from work but more so from the Gerber Golf League for many years. If you want to learn about someone's character, play a little golf with them. Ron was a great guy that would do anything for others and he will be greatly missed by all of us here at Gerber. May he rest in peace.

Alice Gott

May 7, 2004

He will be missed, he was the greatest to be around.

Leah & Dick Tanger

May 7, 2004

Our humbled thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Please know that many people are keeping you all close in their hearts and thoughts to lift you up during this journey. I hope this can be a small help to you.

God Speed . .

Bill Welch

May 7, 2004

I worked with Ron (and Ron Jr) at Gerber Scientific from 1976 to 1989.

Ron was always ready to help and often would stop everything to make a special silkscreen for that late got to get it out shipment. While I am not a golfer, I remeber his involment in the golf league. Ron was a good friend and kind to all. He will be missed. By the way, many Gerberites may have known me better as "Pops".

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