SOUTH PARIS — Ronald W. Vining, 76, died of complications of cancer on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 31, 1934, the son of Marjorie and Edward Vining. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 14 years. He worked many jobs, but most memorable was a mechanic at Ripley & Fletcher and a corrections officer at Oxford County Jail.

He is survived by his companion of 45 years, Glenico Reilly of South Paris; sons, Ronald Vining II and wife, Joan, of Lewiston, Rick and wife, Laurie, of Bridgton and Bob of Lewiston; daughters, Rose Mary Hodgkin of Gorham, Tammy Gauthier of Poland, Tina Vernott and companion, Bruce, of Buckfield and Jane White of England; stepchildren, Craig Reilly of South Paris, Rick Reilly and wife, Tammy, of Albany, Laurie Newell and husband, Eddy, of Greenwood, Karen Farrington of North Norway and Diane Presby and husband, Austin, of Norway; half brothers, Jeff Therriault of Livermore and Lee Therriault of Minot; and half sisters, Laurel Addison, Jean Marsden and Mary Perry.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Kenneth Vining and Roger Therriault; son, Jamie Vining; and a sister, Madeline Hendericks.

Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family which also includes many nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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