Daniel Peter Veilleux

Daniel Peter Veilleux, 65, of Waterville, ME, died November 3, 2011 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following a short courageous battle with lymphoma. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family.

Dan was born September 25, 1946, in Waterville, ME to Fernand O. and Alfreda M. Veilleux. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1964. After high school he attended the Franklin Institute in Boston, MA where he earned an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering. While in college, he married his high school sweetheart, Rachel Tremblay also of Waterville, ME.

Following graduation they packed up the family’s Volkswagen and headed for Virginia where he worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for a brief period of time. They then re-packed the Volkswagen, this time with a newborn son, and returned to Maine. Upon returning to Waterville, Dan was employed by Scott Paper Company where he held various positions over a nearly 30 year career, culminating in the position of Procurement Manager. In 1997 he left Scott Paper (Kimberly Clark) and worked briefly for the Chinet Company.

While at Scott Paper, he attended the University of Maine to complete his degree in Business Administration. Following retirement, he also performed consulting services for SAPPI and S. D. Warren.

Throughout his life, Dan remained passionate about hockey. While growing up on Edgemont Avenue his family had a large outdoor hockey rink. This became a focal point for the neighborhood kids and fueled his lifelong passion for hockey. As a student, he played at Waterville High School and the Franklin Institute of Boston. Later, he played many years in an adult league at Kennebec and Sukee Arenas. He coached Elks Club youth hockey for over ten years and was an assistant coach at Waterville High School. And of course, he always enjoyed watching his favorite team, the Boston Bruins.

Following retirement Dan became active in the community with the same passion and zeal he had invested in his career. He was very involved in the Catholic Community serving on the finance board of Corpus Christi Parish. He served on the board of directors for Seton Village from 2004-2010 where he was recognized for his “tireless efforts and contributions.” Until recently Dan also served as the Chairman of the School Board at St. John’s School in Winslow.

A dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, his ultimate pastime was enjoying the company of his family. Whether it was spending time with his brothers Alan and Steven out to camp, completing a home remodeling project with his children, playing the guitar and singing to his grandchildren, or just being together, he cherished every moment he spent with his beloved family.

Dan is preceded in death by his father Fernand O. and brothers David L. and Gene L. Veilleux. He is survived by the love of his life Rachel Veilleux (Tremblay); his son Anthony and his wife Kristen of Clayton, NC; his daughters Danielle and her husband Stephen Taber of Ashaway, RI, and Andrea and her husband Jason Kipp of Bowie, MD; mother Alfreda of Winslow, ME; brothers Leonard and his wife Ella of Clearwater, FL, Alan and his wife Susan of Winslow, ME, and Steven and his wife Sally of Belgrade, ME; his brother in-law Steven Tremblay of Cape Elizabeth, ME; five grandchildren, Allyson and Zachary Veilleux and Grace, Jackson, and Lidia Taber; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Compassionate, honorable, and devoted, he will be deeply missed by his family, many friends, and the greater community.