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Leon Pigeon Obituary

PIGEON, LEON F., 'LEE', 73, a self-employed finished carpenter before retiring died Monday, September 29, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen B. (Buttach) Pigeon for 28 years.

Born in Warwick, a son of the late Arthur A. and Grace (Cameron) Pigeon, he was a life long Warwick resident.

Lee was a member of the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Co. and enjoyed boating, cruises and the water. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

He is survived by three children, Donna, Steve and David, all of Florida; one sister, Jean Newman and her husband, Buck, of Hawaii; one brother, David Pigeon and his wife, Ann, of Washington and many grandchildren.

His funeral will be private. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 1, 2008.

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natalie Bonn

October 15, 2008

Sorry to hear about Lee's passing

Jean Newman

October 3, 2008

Kathy, as Lee's sister I am feeling your pain. Buck & I are so grateful for the loving care you gave to Lee during his sickness. We will miss him but know he is no longer suffering. Thanks for being a part of our family. Love & prayers, Jean & Buck

Jack Skuce

October 3, 2008

To Lee's family,
Lee was a great friend, and like a big brother to me, even though we haven't seen too much of each the last few years, due to distance
I'll always rememember the times we had as kids over 50 years ago.

Dave & Ann Pigeon

October 3, 2008

Kathy, as a brother it is very difficult for me to put into words how I feel about his death, it is like tareing part of my heart out. Ann & I will miss him forever. As Lee's wife you became part of our family, what a gift that was. Love Ann & Dave, Seattle, Washington

Bob with the hat

October 3, 2008

sorry to here about Lee are thoughts are with you

Bob with the hat

Peter & Linda Lombari

October 3, 2008

Kathy,
We were so deeply saddened to hear of Lee's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Chipman

October 3, 2008

Kathy we are sorry to here about Lee he will be missed by many are prayers and thoughts are with you
Mike Lavery and Joanne Chipman

Pat Gremour

October 2, 2008

Kathy, We are so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. He will be deeply missed.

Cheryl Britland- Jencks

October 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

bill kenney

October 1, 2008

Kathy, I am so sorry to learn of Lee's passing. He was a great friend to me and I'm sure he will be missed by many.
Bill Kenney

Pat Beckman

October 1, 2008

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Lee. His children and I hope he is at peace and his suffering is over. A special prayer for Kathy.


Pat and children

ALL MEMBERS OF OAKLAND BEACH FIRE

October 1, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

KENNY (ROCKY) HUDSON OAKLAND BEACH VOL FIRE CO

October 1, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

TAMMY SWEET OAKLAND BEACH VOL FIRE

October 1, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

RON MANFREDO OAKLAND BEACH FIRE

October 1, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve and Debbie Fraime

October 1, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cheryl Bonn

October 1, 2008

Mrs Pigeon, I am so sorry to hear that Lee has passed away. He will surely be missed by many. He was a great friend..

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