Obituary: Claudette A. Viens, 65

Claudette, A. Viens (Pelletier), R.N., 65, of Stephanie Dr., Coventry, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. She was the beloved wife of Gerard H. Viens, they had been married for 44 years.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Lionel J. and Rose M. (Martin) Pelletier. She was a resident of the Pawtuxet Valley for most of her life. Mrs. Viens was a registered nurse at Kent County Memorial Hospital for 41 years. She was a 1965 graduate of Coventry High School, received an Associate's degree in Nursing from RI Junior College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Salve Regina University.

Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Jacqueline Conn of Wethersfield, CT, Aimee Rutledge of Saratoga Springs, NY and Allison Viens of Coventry; a sister, Nancy R. Perras of Coventry and a granddaughter, Mattie Rose.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main St., Coventry. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com