Suddenly at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Thursday, January 26, 2012, Bert Darrigan, Gillams, Newfoundland, in his 78th year, beloved husband of Gertie Bailey. Survived by his daughter Nancy Leerentveld (Ray) and her mother Gertrude and his son Steve Jardine. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Nicholas, Courtney, Jacqueline, Carrie, Tracy and six great-grandchildren. Dear son of the late Maurice Clayton and Lily May Darrigan. Dear brother of Arthur Darrigan (deceased), Jim and his wife Virginia Darrigan, and Verdun and his wife Lillian Darrigan.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Sunday afternoon, January 29 from one o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
Interment Lark Harbour, Newfoundland.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Peter Scott
Dear Gertie and Nancy,
I was very sorry to read that Bert died on Thursday. God’s Blessings to you and your family. Archdeacon Peter Scott, St. Mark’s, Orangeville (visiting priest at Headwaters)
Dean and Tina Darrigan
Gertie, Nancy, Ray and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Bert. We also feel very lucky that we were able to spend precious time with him, Uncle Jimmy, Uncle Verdon and Ellen at Ray and Nancy’s place a couple of weeks ago. That time we will always treasure.
I know many years ago before my father passed away, Bert was not only my father’s brother but his best friend. They spent alot of time together….I’m certain they are together again. (and probably up to no good over 30 years later!!)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and family at this time. We will miss you Uncle Bert.
Lisa (Darrigan) Wheeler
I loved my Uncle Bert and I will surely miss him. I am thankful for all the great memories of time spent at Uncle Bert & Aunt Gertie’s. Much fun and many great meals were had at his dining room table, especially when Nancy came to visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love from the Wheeler Family: Lisa, Barry Evan & Kendra.
Joseph Darrigan
HELLO GERTIE AND FAMILY:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BERT’S SUDDEN PASSING, I REMEMBER HIM FONDLY.
I REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS WHEN HE TOOK AUNT LILLY TO THE VIEWING OF MY MOTHER (MARY DARRIGAN) AT ST.JAMES CHURCH IN LARK HARBOUR “7” YEARS AGO. I HAD A GOOD CHAT WITH THEM AND WAS SO PLEASED TO SEE THEM THERE.
THAT’S THE DOWN SIDE OF LIVING SO FAR AWAY. MY BROTHER (ANDY) ALSO PASSED AWAY TWO YEARS FEB 2ND UP COMING.
MAY GOD’S GREAT BLESSINGS SHINE UPON YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
KINDEST REGARDS,
JOSEPH DARRIGAN.
Patraicia Edwards
Dear Nanc and Gertie and Family.
My heart is with you all at this difficult time. I will remember Bert fondly and with a big smile. I will remember his sense of humour the most. He sure could make Gertie laugh.
Love to you all.
Patricia.
carrie
i am so sorry to hear about grandpa’s passing.He was the greatest man.GRANDPA WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE:CARRIE,THOMAS,SARYNA,DESHANEE,TRACEY,MAKAYLA,DANIELLE,ZACHARY AND ALL THE REST OF THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY MY MOM DEBBIE BOOMER
Miep
Nance, Gertie and Family
My Mom (Miep), Brock and I extend our condolences on the passing of Bert. So sorry we are unable to attend the funeral on Sunday, during this difficult time. Mom was so happy that she was able to spend time with Bert and Gertie during the Christmas season……….a lasting memory. Please know that we are thinking of you!!! With all our love…………….
Bill & Dawn Ralston Waterloo
Dear Gertie, Nancy & Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Virginia & Jim called us. It was nice to see Bert just the other week.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time .
.Sincere regards Bill & Dawn
Helen Darrigan & Richard Bell
Dear Gertie, Nancy & Family,
I was saddened to hear of Bert’s sudden passing, although I have been only too aware of the time we were given to be with him since his stroke 3+ years ago.
Bert was my first cousin; his father Clayton was my father’s (Uncle Stan) oldest brother. As a child, I always looked forward to Bert and Arthur coming to visit us from Ontario. It always included a fishing expedition and they’d arrive back at our house in Lark Harbour with their catch of salmon trout for my Mom (Aunt Susie) to fry up.
When Bert moved back to Newfoundland he spent a lot of time with my Dad and Mom, especially when they were both in the O’Connell Centre in their last years. After Dad passed, Mom was there for another 7 years and Bert would visit her regularly, and during her final days he would come every day. Once when we could not be in Newfoundland, he actually took the time on New Year’s Day to come and sit with her. My sister Joanne and I shall never forget his kindness.
He was a real gentle man and a gentleman always, and I shall miss our phone calls and visits. My heart goes out to all of you in your time of loss. Please accept Richard’s and my deepest condolences.
Cousin Helen
Winston & Vi Gregory
So sorry to hear about your loss. We didn’t know Bert but we knew his brothers Verdun & Jim, also Bert’s Mom & Dad Clayton &
Lily May….. such lovely people
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Vi & Winston Gregory
Orillia, Ont
L5V 6H7
Carol & Adrian Payne
Dear Gertie, Nancy & family:
We were very saddened to hear of Bert’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and be comforted in knowing that he will be lovingly and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all including Jimmy, Verdon and their families.
God Bless!
Carol (Darrigan) & Adrian Payne
Cow Head, Newfoundland
Michael Payne
Sincere condolences to Mr. Darrigan’s family. He was my Mom’s first cousin. She is Carol, the daugher of the late Jack Darrigan, Lark Harbour.
Norm & Vicki Bailey
We were saddened to hear of Bert’s passing. I have great memories of our Fort McMurray days and the many good times. Bert was always cheerfully present in the kitchen on Friday nights when in his own words he would “turn the kitchen into a Greasy Spoon!” Even in our last visit to Newfoundland Bert was fixing a tasty Jiggs dinner for the family. He showed us his violin that he cherished as it brought back memories of his brother Art. We liked Bert’s tender care of my sister Gertie through the years and the way he fondly referred to her as “his little woman.”
We will miss you Bert and will keep your memory in our hearts alive. Rememberance is life’s last gift. Thank You Bert and our deep sympathy to the family.
Leonard and Eileen Savoy
Sincere condolences. So sorry to hear about Bert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leonard and Eileen Savoy, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Lee Mingo
Sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy & Garry called me. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .