Peacefully, at Jessica’s House, Exeter on April 26, 2019 of RR 2 Hensall at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Esther Dignan (2013). Dear father of Marlene and Tony Bedard of Exeter, Brian and Sandra Dignan of RR 1 Zurich, and Susan and Fred Elder of RR 1 Exeter. Loving grandfather to Lori, Michael, and Scott; Caleb and Rachel; and Terri-Lynn, Richelle, Dustin, and Amber-Lea. Loved and sadly missed by 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by brothers Harold and Harvey Dignan.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich on Monday, April 29th from 9:30-10:30 AM where the funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Internment Hensall Union Cemetery.
Donations to Jessica’s House or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Frank R G Palen
Marlene & Tony and family.
Words are not enough at this time. The loss of a loved one is a big blow.
Regards
Frank & Patricia Palen
Jerry & Linda Traquair
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Alan & Denean Renning & family
Sue, Fred and families, we’re sorry to hear of the passing of your Father/Grandfather. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sandra &Ron Dickert
Marlene Tony and families so sorry for your loss keep the memories close hugs Sandra and Ron
Mark Sr, Sharon Laye ,Madeleine desjardine
Mark Sr Sharon Laye Madeleine Desjardins so very sorry to hear about your day passing.you have our prayers with you though the weeks ahead. Always know to take one day at a time in times like theses all our love.
Manuela Roduner
Sue and Family,
Sorry to learn of your dads passing. May good memories get you through in the days ahead.
Hugs
Manny
Manuela Roduner
Sue and Family,
Sorry to learn of your dads passing. May good memories help you in get through in the days ahead.
Hugs
Manny
Laura Overholt
Susan, Marlene and the entire Dignan Family
Sending my condolences to all at this sad time.
Ivan and Rosemary Bedard
Marlene and Tony we are sorry for your loss .Our deepest simpathy go,s out to you and your family. Love Ivan Rosemary
Barb Cook and Mike Tieman
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Linda Millman
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Bill and Cheryl Tong
Marlene and Sue, you and your families are in our hearts and minds. Our condolences on the passing of your father.
Hugs
John and Sandy Ulch
Sincere sympathy to the Elder family.
Alice Masse
Marlene &Tony Sorry to hear about your Dad . Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you Do &Alice
louise haggitt
Marlene, Brian, Sue, and stepfather of 45 years to Dale Nolan, Lyonne Boss and LaVerne McCarthy and Families
Sorry to hear of the passing of a loving dad Earl (Bill). Earl will be missed by many . He was a kind hearted man . Earl was always full of smiles and chuckles , He and Esther were the perfect couple, now they are together again and they both may Rest in Peace in each others arms again
Rest In Peace my friend … you will be missed
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
We send our sincere condolences to all of Earl’s family, he was quiet, never complained even when he was so unwell, he was deeply loved by his family. He will always be with you somewhere, and you will feel his presence.
Michele
Marlene and Tony,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear Susan, Marlene, Brian and Families . . . . .
Our heartfelt sympathies to the Dignan Family as you mourn for the loss of a very important man in your life. Remember the wonderful times and memories you each have had with your Dad, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Reminisce with a smile or even a tear of Earl – he will be with you in your hearts forever. May you find comfort knowing that he was so highly regarded by friends and family. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” You have so many wonderful family, friends, neighbours and community – supporting you. May you RIP Earl. ????????????
Sending lots of LOVE and HUGS to all of you . . . . .
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene
& Family
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Marlene, Brian, Susan and families:
Sorry to learn of the passing of your father , thinking of you during this difficult time.
Madeline & Stuart Shepherd
Sending our sincere condolences to all of you & your families on the loss of your Father.
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
The Dignan Family
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this
very sad time
Paul and Joan Ducharme
Sorry to hear of your Dads death Marlene, Tony and family. May all the great memories you had be comforting to you and your family.
Prayers and hugs
Maurice and Ruth Ann Haist
Marlene, Brian, Susan and families, our sincere condolences in the loss of dear father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Evelyn Vincent
To Earl’s family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. I remember your parents friendship with my parents.
May God grant peace
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Susan , Marlene and extended Dignan family, sorry for the loss of your beloved Father and Grandfather he will be missed by all who knew and loved him, Susan when we spoke last night and you told me he was so ill, it is still a great loss , you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I am unable to be there on Monday, but know that I will be thinking of you all with love…. Jacqui & Charlie Regier
John and Jean Ann Kerr
Thinking of you all. So sorry for your loss. Big hugs to everyone.
Donna O'Brien
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father. May your good memories of him be of solace in days ahead .
Sincerely,Donna
Pauline Miller
Marlene and Tony and family
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time! Hugs!❤️
Vickie and Al Harvey
Condolences to the Dignan clan on the loss of your Patriarch
Gord and Cecilia Smith
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending our condolences to you and your family