The death of Dianne Marie Vienneau occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on April 17th, 2011. Born in Halifax, NS, she was the daughter of Irene (Harper) Perry of Tignish, PE and the late Terrance Perry. Dianne was a proud paramedic. She was employed with Ambulance NB and also taught at the Atlantic Paramedic Academy, Fredericton Campus. She was a preceptor and mentor to student paramedics. She was a member of the Paramedic Honor Guard travelling to serve her fallen comrades across Canada. She also served as a member of JOHSC insuring safe working conditions for Paramedics. Survived by her partner Sheila Ebbett of Fredericton; her mother, Irene Perry of Tignish, PE; her daughter, Madison Ebbett of Fredericton; her son, Nathan Vienneau of Fredericton; four sisters, Nancy Szwerc (Eric) of New Jersey, Fran Prieur (Pierre) of Ottawa, ON, Jeannie Davies (Al) of Kitchener, ON and Donna Guitard (Kenny) of Pugwash, NS; her grandmother, Rita Perry of Tignish, PE and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her father, Terrance and two sons, Aaron and Daniel.
Visitation will be held at McAdam's Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 3:00 pm with Fr. Gerald White as celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date in the Hermitage Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in memory of Dianne may be made at McAdam's Funeral Home to The Dianne Vienneau Scholarship for Paramedicine. Online condolences may be made at www.mcadamsfh.com (458-9170)