Newbury, VT – Frederick Leon Vielleux, 82, of Wallace Hill Road, died on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born in Newbury, VT, December 27, 1929, the son of Alfred and Gladys (Baker) Vielleux. Fred served with the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict as a Corporal from March 3, 1954 to March 3, 1960. He married Irene Powers on October 22, 1949. In his younger years, Fred worked for Adams Paper Mill in Wells River, VT. He later worked for many years for the Town of Newbury Highway Department. Fred was a grader operator, then became the highway foreman. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and mowing his lawn. Fred was a member of the VFW. He was predeceased by two sons, Randy A. Vielleux on November 6, 1989 and Ty M. Vielleux on November 1, 1995; two brothers, Joseph A. Vielleux on January 28, 2011 and Philip Vielleux on November 2, 2011; and a sister, Joanna A. Bemis on December 9, 2011. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Irene (Powers) Vielleux of Newbury; a son, Gary F. Vielleux and Anita Locke of Newbury; a daughter in law, Paula of West Newbury, VT; three grandchildren, Stacy, Jonathan, and JP and wife Alvine; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Aidan; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 2 PM, at the Boltonville Cemetery in Wells River, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.