Doris Biggar

Doris Biggar, age 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 13, 2014. Doris was born on February 23, 1931 in St. Eustache, Manitoba and was the eleventh child in a family of thirteen. Doris was raised and educated in Red Rock and later moved to Fort William. She met and married Edgar Biggar in 1950 and together they raised three children. Doris and Ed enjoyed many years of travel and camping and spent many happy times with Doris's siblings and their families. Doris enjoyed sewing and was a wonderful painter. As grandchildren and great-grandchildren came into her life, she loved spending time with them and listening to their adventures. Doris is survived by her daughter Joy Pangrac (Terry McGuire), sons James and Robert (Laurie), grandchildren Jason (Vikki), Charlie (Jane), Kevin and Ashley, and great-grandchildren Jamie, Jordan and Olivia. She is also survived by siblings Gertie, Estelle and Pete, sisters-in-law Helen and Betty and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by her parents Bertha and Arthur Dorval and her husband Edgar in 1985. The family would like to thank all Pioneer Ridge Plaza 3 staff for their kind and loving care of Mom. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 17th, from 12 noon, at the DaVinci Centre, Marco Polo Room. If anyone so desires donations may be made in honour of Doris Biggar to the Northern Cancer Fund Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre Foundation or CNIB.On-line Condolencesmay be sent towww.blakefuneralchapel.com"