AUGUSTA — Joe E. Vigil, 76, of Sabattus, passed away Dec. 17, at Togus VA with his wife, Linda at his side.

He was born in Wheatland, Wyo., Oct. 6, 1936. Joe proudly served his

country in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, and worked at Bath Iron Works for 22 years.

He leaves his wife Linda; his son, Joe Vigil Jr., stepson, Rick L. Morrison;

10 grandchildren; sisters, Flo Kissel and Francis Contreras; and brothers,

Ben and Lewis Vigil of Wyoming.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joe E. and Josephine Vigil.

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