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Donald Quigley Obituary
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Gail A. (Clark) Quigley; 4 children: Paul S. Quigley and his wife Susan M. of Hopkinton, Timothy J. Quigley and his wife Sandy of Natick, JoEllen L. Quigley and her husband Tom Hultzman of Princeton, and Sheila M. Magyar and her husband John of Colchester, CT; 10 cherished grandchildren: Brianna, Katie and Daniel, Abby and Bobby, Jared, Zachary and Mikayla, Luke and Juliana; a brother, Harold Quigley of Enfield, CT; 2 sisters: Thelma Shell and Arlene Ciesluk, both of Webster; a special friend, Allan Young, whom he considered another son; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Quigley.
He was born and raised in Webster, the son of Robert A. and Elsie F. (Westphal) Quigley, and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1954; he played on the varsity basketball team. He later earned an Associates Degree in Business from Worcester Junior College.
He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Quigley was first a salesman for New England Provisions in Boston and then for Deary Brothers in Dudley. He then worked for Gibson Dairy in Worcester, retiring as a sales manager in 1997. In his retirement, he worked as a janitor and grounds keeper at Saint Louis Church.
He was a communicant and active member of Saint Louis Parish. He enjoyed basketball, gardening and amateur painting. He was a family man; he was proud of his four children, and had a special love for his ten grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 1, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake St. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, November 30, in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to either Saint Louis School Endowment Fund, 15 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570, or to VNACare Network & Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Quigley
Ken Grzyb
December 21, 2008
Auntie Gail and family,
It took a long time to write this after my Dad's so similar passing, Uncle Don was Dad # 2 for most of my life, from tent city in Twin Mountain to Prudence Island. There are so many good memories that I have shared even now with my family. The world is missing a bright light in it today but Uncle Don has left us with so many wonderful memories. I will miss him.
God Bless You All
Betsy (Quigley) Yanczewski
December 9, 2008
Dear Aunt Gail and family,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Don's passing. This Guest book is a testament to the special person he was. He truly was loved. He obviously touched many lifes.
May God heal your pain of his loss, so that you can enjoy the lovely memories.
Love, Betsy
Brenda Gilchrist
December 7, 2008
Dear Gail, Tim and The Quigley Family
In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
I remember Don..
To laugh often and love much,to win the respect of and the affection of children;to earn the respect of honest critics, and endure the betrayal of false friends;to give of one's self;to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;to leave the world a better place whether by a healthy child,a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiastic exultation;to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--this is to have succeeded.
Katherine Markham
December 3, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family. While working with Paul, I often heard about the dairy and life in the country.
Katherine Markham
Diane Heckler
December 3, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Always remember the wonderful moments shared with family & friends, whom you know will be there to comfort you. God Bless.
The Hecklers - Webster, MA (Hans,
Diane, Gretchen, Emily & Catherine
Jayne Hinchliffe
December 2, 2008
Dear "Auntie" Gail & family,
Part of a poem I've read recently said: You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.....Don left a lot of wonderful memories. He loved and cherished all of you and will always be in your hearts....
Love to all....
Jayne, Russ & Family
Barry Berthiaume
December 2, 2008
Tim and family,
My memories of your father include; hoop games in your backyard, coney dogs at Pastimes and him on his hands & knees working the St Louis grounds. Whenever I'd run into him, he'd always give me an update on you and your family. He was very proud of you all. I do remember my very last conversation with him and he telling me how lucky a man he was. I'll miss talking to him. Sorry to see him go.
Bob Conte
December 1, 2008
To the Quigley family,
I was fortunate to meet "Don" on several occiasions. His warmth
was immediately evident. He will be missed by all he touched. My
thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take comfort with the memories of better times. May the Christmas holiday season bring happier moments and memories.
Pam (Blouin) Bosque
December 1, 2008
To Sheila and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
December 1, 2008
Dear Gail and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Knowing he was at home with his family at his side, no greater gift could be given to him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and watch over you all.
Susan Starrett, RN, BCBS Case Manager
Michael & Tina Betley
December 1, 2008
The Quigley Family:
While years have passed, my memories have not. I will always remember Mr. Quigley and his beautiful family. The Boy Scouts and Little League days were a solid foundation to my life. I'm sure Paul and Tim would agree. You have a life time of memories to share. There haven't been too many men better than Mr. Quigley. He will be missed.
Melissa Krosoczka
December 1, 2008
JoEllen and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I am sorry we were not able to be with you. Please know we are thinking of you. Love, Melissa & Steve Krosoczka
Roger and Carolyn Smith
November 30, 2008
Dear Gail and Family, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate Don's life well-lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Gary & Judy Williams
November 30, 2008
Gail and family,Judy and I are so sorry that we can't be with you at this time but you are certainly in our prayers. I am truly going to miss my good buddy a first class man all the way that taught me so much about life and how to appreciate it.
Robert Gustafson
November 30, 2008
To Gail and Family:
With much sadness, I learned of Don's passing. I was actually thinking of Don very recently as I saw a milkman making a delivery to a local store. Many years ago, when I was, as Don called me, A "young whipper snapper",I had the pleasure of working with Don at Gibson's Dairy. Don broke me in on the route. Although Don wore many hat's during his career, I don't recall him not happy or having a bad day. I consider myself fortunate to have met him and learn from him. I am truly sorry for your loss. And ,Don , I am thinking of you. Enjoy Paradise. You earned it!
Gloria Stevenson
November 30, 2008
Gail & Family
We were saddened to hear of Don's passing. It was so nice to meet him on your visit to P.E.I. We wish to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy. We will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Love and prayers
Boyce & Gloria[Brown]Stevenson
Karen Grehoski
November 30, 2008
Mrs. Q and family,
My sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this time of great sadness. Mr.Q was always a ray of sunshine, always a smile on his face no matter how tough the road he traveled was. He will always be in our hearts and watching over all of us with that same smile we all loved. Know it has been an honor to be part of our "neighborhood extended family".
All my prayers and love,
Karen Grehoski
Joseph Yacino
November 29, 2008
It's been many,many years since I've seen this name. It brought a smile to my face in spite of the sadness his family is experiencing. We had a lot of laughs back in the Army. We were in the Army together about 54 years ago. Although we lived only a few miles away we lost touch with each other. My sympathy to his family and friends.
RONI ROY
November 29, 2008
To Gail and Family,
One or the other must leave
One or the other must stay
That is forever the way
That is the vow that was sworn
Faithful till death do us part
Braving what had to be borne
Hiding the ache in the heart
One who so ever adored
First must be summoned away
That is the will of the Lord
One or the other must stay.
So sorry for all of you. Wish there were words to express my sympathy
Roni Roy
David and Mary Cragen
November 29, 2008
To Gail and Family,
David and I want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. We'll always remember the fun and work all of us did for the festivals and what a great guy Don was.
Brian and Donna Bellerose Family
November 29, 2008
Auntie Gail and family, Uncle Don will be sadly missed and we will forever remember his smiling face. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and the family. Love Always the Bellerose Family
Rae, Allan, Cameron & Spencer Young
November 29, 2008
Mama Quigley & the Q clan - Words can't express the sadness we feel with the loss of "The Donald". We loved him and love all of you like family - you know that. I see him & Ed in Heaven playing our famous card game - You know we are here for all of you if you need anything. We are honored to be a part of your family and grateful to have you. He'll be in our hearts forever.
Sterling and Marlene Brown
November 29, 2008
To Gail and Family
Sterling and I send our sincere condolences to you all. It was so good to get to know Don and yourself the past few years.
We often said how well Don fit in with the Brown family.
Our prayers and throughts are with you at this difficult time
Ed and Gladys Dauksz and Cacciapuoti
November 29, 2008
We offer our neighbor's family sincere condolences. Don and I played basketball together for Nartlett. We lived next door on Prospect st. for many years and played hoops in his back yard. Now live in Virginia. Gladys lives in Webster.
Aaron Langlois
November 29, 2008
Gail and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda and Kookie Cournoyer
November 29, 2008
To the entire Quigley Family,
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to you. We will always remember the good times through the years with our neighbor "Don".. May he be at peace now.. I hope each of you will hold onto those great memories of Don... especailly during this most difficult time.. I will keep your whole family in our prayers.
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