Ronald A. Vien Obituary (1947 - 2017)

PITTSFIELD-Ronald A. Vien, 70, of Pittsfield, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 with his family by his side at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord. Born on February 19, 1947 in Pittsfield, son of the late Alpha "Scuffy" and Jeannette (Rollins) Vien. He was educated in the local schools and went on to become a Firefighter/Paramedic working for the Concord Fire Department for over 21 years, during which time he attended NH Technical Institute and received an Associate's degree in general science with a major in Paramedic science. He also worked for the Pittsfield Fire Department as training officer and Deputy Fire Warden. Ronald was also employed by the Pittsfield Water Treatment Plant for the last 20 years as the superintendent until his retirement a few months ago. Mr. Vien was a member of the Masonic Lodge - Corinthian #82 in Pittsfield as well as the Horace Chase Lodge #72 in Penacook. He cherished his time spent being a Pepere' and spoiling his grandchildren, fishing or hunting. Besides his parents, Ronald was predeceased by two sisters, Brenda Gadwah, Gloria J. Mullen and two brothers, Richard Vien and Randy Vien. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Eleanor (Scott) Vien of Pittsfield, son Randolph Vien and his wife Michelyn of Pittsfield, daughter Jeannette Engelmann and her husband Ronald of Pittsfield, sisters, Linda Turner of Chesapeake, VA, Tina Waddle and her husband Scott of Pittsfield, brother, Edward Vien and his wife Laurie of Pittsfield, grandchildren, Matthew and Erich Engelmann of Lee, Kellie, Jocelyn and Richard Vien of Pittsfield, aunts, Belle Rollins of Center Barnstead and Marjorie Rollins of Pittsfield as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, River Road, Pittsfield, NH. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ronald's name to CRVNA Hospice Program, 33 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 or to Pittsfield Food Pantry, P. O. Box 3, Pittsfield, NH 03263. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.stilloaks.com