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The family announces with profound sadness the sudden passing of Edmond on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Loving partner of Yvette Dolbec. Beloved father of Andre (Kim) Vien, Marc (Stephanie) Vien, Roch (Anne) Vien, Lizane (Daniel) Claveau and his adopted son Paul (Brenda) Reuben. Cherished grandfather of Richard (France Couture) Vien, Danielle Vien (Adlyn Simon), Remi (Cynthia) Vien, Joshua Vien, Julie Vien (Greg Anderson), Jennifer Vien , Tika (Mathieu) Roy, Cassie Vien, Jocelyne Claveau, Alexx Claveau, Peter Reuben, Larah (Josh) Williams and Kiana Reuben. Great grandfather to Ashton, Katie, Koen, Chantal, Robert, Courtney, Ariel, Maeva, Emma, Dean, Drake, Nevaeh and Domenico.

Dear brother of Raymond (Amie) Vien, Victor (late Claudianne) Vien, Laura Vien, Simone (Réal) Allard, Normand (Thérèse) Vien, Denis (Ginette) Vien, Paul (Rolande) Vien and sister-in-law Annette Vien. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews as well as many good friends.

Predeceased by his wife Jacqueline Vien (nee Doiron), his brother Larry Vien and his son Rheal Vien.

Ed had a long career in the logging industry working for Malette Lumber. Retiring in 1995 at the age of 60 to spent his retirement years with family and his wife Jacqueline hosting many family events. Ed and Jackie were members of La Ronde and the founders of Les Amis qui Dansent and enjoyed many years of calling, square dancing and entertaining many groups. With Yvette, he formed “Joyeux Danseurs” (Happy Dancers). The group was together till 2017.

He had a wonderful sense of humor, and his overall kindness will surely be missed. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting the most. He spent his summer months at the camp where he was the happiest. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him including his loyal dog, Toby.

Our deepest gratitude to Yvette Dolbec and Vic Vien for making Ed’s last years so enjoyable and memorable. He valued their companionship immensely.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Remembrance donations to the Timmins & District hospital or the heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 150 Balsam St. S. Timmins