Paul Vigeant

OXFORD - Paul A. Vigeant, 70, of Walnut Street, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard in Webster, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Grace M. (Stockman) Vigeant of Oxford; three children, Karen G. Perreault and her husband Alan of North Grosvenordale, CT, Christine B. Cioppa and her husband Theodore of North Oxford, and Jeffrey P. Vigeant and his fiancée Laurie Abbott of Oxford; a brother, Peter W. Vigeant of Charlton; a sister, Mabel F. Zeveska of Auburn; three grandchildren, Danielle Lubomirski and her husband Romi of North Grosvenordale, CT, Christopher Perreault of Dudley, and Savannah Cioppa of North Oxford; two great grandchildren, Olivia and Gabriella Lubomirski, both of North Grosvenordale; and several nephews and nieces. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Adelphies E. and Mabel F. (Warner) Vigeant, and was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1961. Mr. Vigeant was a tractor trailer truck driver for USF Red Star for 15 years, retiring in 2002. Previously he worked for Wajer's Express in Dudley, Anchor Motor Freight, and various other trucking companies. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 170 and Local 4 for over 30 years. Mr. Vigeant enjoyed traveling, cruises, playing cards, and reading. He had a great respect for nature, especially mountains and the ocean, and was a fan of the New England sports teams. He was fond of his pets, especially his cat Destiny and his new puppy Bandit, and enjoyed spending time with his family. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at North Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Friday, May 31, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.