Azor Joseph Vienneau

Azor Joseph Leo Vienneau died on October 14, 2026 at his home in Lewis Lake, with his wife by his side. Azor was born in Portage, NB in 1936, the youngest son of Phillip and Ida (Landry) Vienneau. He is survived by his wife, Donna and son, Garth, sisters, Cecilia Robinson of Ottawa and Phyllis (Harvey) Bate and sister-in-law Carolyn of Pictou. He was predeceased by his brothers, Merville (Mary), Joseph (Shirley), Gerald , sisters, Theresa (Joseph) Cormier, Simone Richard and Annette (Warren) Chipman.

At a young age Azor moved to Pictou, NS with his family and spent his early years there, where he attended Pictou Academy. In 1961 he graduated from the N.S. College of Art and then studied at the School of Art and Design of the Montreal Museum of Fine Art until 1963. Following his studies Azor was employed as Staff Artist at the N.S. Museum of Natural History until his retirement in 1991. His work there involved many art and sculptural projects, including the creation of large dioramas, and many illustrations of the early history of the Acadians in Nova Scotia. Painting and sketching landscapes and birds were a love and a hobby, and he was a regular member of the N.S. Bird Society. He was a volunteer at Hope Cottage in Halifax for over 23 years. A devoted Catholic, he was an active member of the Halifax Cursillo Community, especially with Group Re-Union, which he attended weekly for 38 years.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic church at 18 Scholars Rd. in Upper Tantallon on October 23rd at 11 a.m., with Fr. John MacPherson officiating. The service will be live streamed. A reception will follow. Interment will take place of Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lower Sackville. By request, family flowers only; in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cottage, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice.