As a young man, Vince moved to Montreal where he married his childhood sweetheart Marie Maillet from Bouctouche, NB.

He became a certified Electronic Technician and worked for Northern Electric until 196. He brought his growing family to Fredericton, NB and began a career with the provincial Department of Transportation that lasted until his retirement in 1992

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During his retirement, Vince developed a passion for woodworking and furniture-making and was an active member of the Johnson Avenue Workshop.