Robert W. Vigue

Robert W. Vigue, M.D., 78, of Springvale, Maine passed peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine on January 19, 2016. Bob was born on July 6, 1937 in Waterville, Maine. He was predeceased by his parents, Corinne L. Vigue and Charles W. Vigue, and by his wife Charlene (Rancourt) Vigue.He graduated from Berwick High School, the University of New Hampshire, and the Medical School of the University of Vermont. He did his medical residency in Sayre, Pennsylvania and a three year ophthalmology residency in Albany, New York. He then set up his medical practice in Sanford, Maine where he was a long time eye surgeon.Bob is survived by his daughter, Mary E. Hoyt; by his son, Gregory W. Vigue; by three grandchildren, Christopher R. O'Neil, April M. O'Neil, and Corey R. O'Neil; by great grandchild, Gabriella Butler; by a brother, Ronald Vigue; a sister, Carol MacVey; and several nieces and nephews.Bob loved fishing, traveling, meeting people, and spending time with his family.The family expresses its gratitude to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House and to longtime friend, Emery Miller, Jr., for the wonderful care provided to Bob.A Mass of Christian Burial will held at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Notre Dame Church in Springvale at a later date to be announced.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk, 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043.Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com