Name: Visitation for Ralph A. Vigeant
Start: 2018-09-09T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-09-09T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Slattery Funeral Home - Marlborough

On September 3, 2018, Ralph A. Vigeant, Pepe, went to be with his Lord. Surrounded by those who loved him, at 85, he passed quietly at Sudbury Pines Extended Care Facility in Sudbury, after a long struggle with Alzheimers Disease. Born in Marlborough, the son of the late Edmee and Cecile (DesSaulnier) Vigeant, and a longtime resident, he was a graduate of Boston College and served as a Captain in the US Army Field Artillery Division in Germany. Upon his return home, he ran the family business, A&P Transportation alongside his brothers. Ralphs life was one of giving. He volunteered at the Boysand Girls Scouts, Youth Ministry, President and District Governor of Rotary Club, Minister of Communion, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and elected to spend vacations digging wells in Haiti for clean water. Ralph leaves behind his best friend and wife of 63 years, Phyllis (Bergeron) Vigeant, their seven children, Michelle, Phillip, Noella, Lisa, Paulette, two sisters Annette and Jeannine and their families,18 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and was a surrogate father and mentor to many more. He was also the father of the late Jeanne, and brother of the late Bob, Paul and Arthur Vigeant. He loved to laugh, to prune his topiary garden, to fish on Moose Pond and to tell a story, usually about a fish. He was truly one of the good ones. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Bernadette Church, 226 Main St., Route 20, Northborough, MA. In lie of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at vbact.alz.org.

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Published by The Hudson Sun from Sep. 7 to Sep. 20, 2018.

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14 Entries

Robert Bossie

May 20, 2022

I knew Ralph and Phyllis through our activities in Rotary International. We both served as RI District Governors in 1991-92. My Jeannette and I enjoyed their wonderful personalities and good will. Ralph definitely was one of the good ones. My condolences to Phyllis and to the entire family.

gina Mercuri-Ippolito

September 16, 2018

The Vigeant familes had been our neighbor so so many years. I knew Ralph and Phyllis also as a rotarian...He was my District Governor when I was President of the Northboro Rotary Club..He was such a warm,sweet man...always laughing, quipping jokes...him and Phyllis were such a team. He was one of a kind...once you met him you could never forget him...and he would anything to help you. I remember when I was inducted as president he was there with Phyllis ..we had such a great time ..I had a senior group from Natick singine all sorts of tunes...with other dignitaries from Rotary and Ralph said some very special words of advice etc, and he gave a little book titled the "Little Engine that Could" I always kept that close for it basically is life...Ralph did everything he could to make the world special. His life was an example of that. I send my love to Phyllis and much prayers to her and the entire Vigeant family. May God Bless you all. Guna

September 12, 2018

Dear Phyllis,

Ralph will be surely missed in the neighborhood of Gleason Street. We always enjoyed his smile as he would walk around the block with you hand in hand.

your neighbor here on Gleason st.
Don Thibault

MAry Ellen Lacina

September 11, 2018

Dear Michelle and Family -

So sorry to hear about you recent loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Mary Ellen Lacina

V S

September 10, 2018

May the God of loving comfort and eternal hope be with the family at this very sad and difficult time.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dupuis

September 9, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Ralph's family.

Sandra Durkee

September 9, 2018

Such a great man with a big heart. Remembering all the good times at A&P Trans. My sympathy to the entire Vigeant family. May he Rest in Peace

Jane McGinty

September 7, 2018

From the moment I met Ralph years ago, he made me feel welcome and part of his big, gregarious family. For an only child, the whirlwind of activity in that Grant street household could have been overwhelming, but that special twinkle in Ralph's eye made me feel right at home! From special effects in make-up for horror movie-making, the many trips up to the camp and the Fryeburg Fair, fishing, frog jumping contests or gardening tips, Ralph made the adventures memorable with his sparkle, levity and warmth. I will always appreciate Ralph's calm, thoughtful manner and will cherish those indelible memories, especially the twinkle in his eye!

MaryEllen Peloquin

September 7, 2018

Dear Phyllis & Family,
We are saddened by the loss of Ralph. He was a wonderful, caring man & such a great Husband & Father. We always admired the two of you & the wonderful Family that you have. May all the fond memories you have of Ralph be of some comfort to you at such a sad time. Our prayers go out to Ralph & all of you.

Fred & MaryEllen Peloquin

Dick Manelis

September 7, 2018

I was fortunate to crossed paths many times with Ralph (and Phyllis) through Rotary. My most vivid memory was the 2004 trip to Veracruz where we were part of a major home construction project with Habitat for Humanity. One of the photos from that trip has Ralph with a big smile, sticking his tongue out at me as he placed a cement block up on a wall. He was a gentleman and an honor to know.

Debbie Pacific

September 7, 2018

Mrs. Vigeant and family I am sorry for the loss of Mr. Vigeant he was a great person who was always very friendly and always had a smile on his face whenever I was around him he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A mass will be set up for remembrance by the Pacific family. Love Debbie P. and family.

Grace Sheldon Lyons

September 7, 2018

A true gentleman who gave back to his community. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless and keep you.

Nancy Cissel

September 6, 2018

Ralph was a wonderful father figure and role model of all that a husband should be. I have never seen a man more respectful and at the same time crazier about his wife than Ralph was for Phyllis. Even at a young age I knew Ralph was brilliant and could have done anything, but family came first, and he poured himself into the family business. So grateful for the times I shared with the Vigeant/Bergeron clan. Praying for you.

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