SPRINGVALE — Robert W. Vigue, M.D., 78, of Springvale, passed peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on Jan. 19, 2016.

Bob was born on July 6, 1937, in Waterville. 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 threeyear ophthalmology residency in Albany, New York. He then set up his medical practice in Sanford, where he was a long-time eye surgeon.

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.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Corinne L. Vigue and Charles W. Vigue; and his wife, Charlene (Rancourt) Vigue.

He is survived by: his daughter, Mary E. Hoyt; his son, Gregory W. Vigue; three grandchildren, Christopher R., April M. and Corey R. O’Neil; his great-grandchild, Gabriella Butler; a brother, Ronald Vigue; a sister, Carol MacVey; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will held at St. Thérèse 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 St., Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.