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Patrick Robert Deignan Sr.

Patrick Deignan Obituary

Patrick Robert Deignan, Sr.

Formerly of Sea Girt

Patrick Robert Deignan, Sr., formerly of Sea Girt, New Jersey died Wednesday in a tragic accident in his home in Saint Francis, Maine. Pat was born in East Orange, New Jersey on January 30th, 1940 to Dr. William L. Deignan and Josephine Purcell Deignan. He was one of five children.

He is predeceased by his brother William and sister Anne. He is survived by his loving family including two sisters, Grace and Mary Jo and three children, Josephine De Oliveira, Portland, Oregon, Kathleen and husband David Boemecke, Erie, Colorado, and Patrick Deignan, Jr., Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey and three grandchildren, Jack and Claire Boemecke, and Dylan De Oliveira.

Patrick was well loved by his family and friends. He was renowned for his ability to make others laugh and had a repertoire of jokes that could last hours. He was a devout Roman Catholic and spent his later years in Saint Francis, Maine doing daily volunteering and good works. He found his "Oasis of Peace" in Saint Francis and will be laid to rest there. He was a former member of the Sea Girt Fire Company, served on the Saint Marks Parish Council and Monmouth County Republican Party.

A memorial service will be held on December 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Catherine's in North Middletown (110 Bray Avenue, Middletown, NJ 07748). Donations can be made to St. Charles Food Pantry, 26 East Main Street, Fort Kent, Maine 04743.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Deignan

14 Entries

Danielle

November 17, 2024

Thinking of you, Grace. I know you will always miss Pat and , as you told me, every time we remember him, it is a prayer.

Diane Weakland

December 3, 2014

We were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Patrick.
He was a blessing to us in time of need and I was also blessed by him to go to Medjugorje. A very dear group of us traveled together with him there of which I have many fond memories of him. He was a good man,and will be missed. I will keep him and his beloved family in my prayers. God Bless You and keep you as you suffer the heartache of your great loss!

Josephine Deignan

December 3, 2014

Thank you everyone for sharing and letting us know how many lives my Dad touched!

November 25, 2014

“For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink.” (Mt 25:35) The Mass reading on the Sunday following Patrick's death was so fitting. He was always willing, at a moment's notice, to extend a helping hand to those in need. Patrick volunteered much of his time for the Marian Movement of Priests. He considered it a great honor and privilege to work for Our Blessed Mother. While mowing our lawn, he loved to pray the rosary as he basked in the sweet scent of the wild roses.

We will miss our dear friend. To his family, we extend our heartfelt condolences.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.

Marian Movement of Priests
National Headquarters
St. Francis, Maine

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Rodney, Joyce Ouellette

November 24, 2014

RIP,PAT you will be missed by many.

Scott Chamberland

November 24, 2014

Please accept my Deepest Sympathies

November 24, 2014

To the family of Pat: My deepest sympathy
to all. We will miss having him in our prayer group. A Friend from St Francis Me (Angy Taggett)

November 24, 2014

Our family misses Pat dearly. He was the closest person to family we had here in St. Francis. He was the epitome of kindness and compassion. To his family, we are so sorry for your loss and we hold you in our prayers. What I wouldn't give to hear just one more of his bad jokes right now. We love you and miss you Pat.

Richie
Dawn
Jane
William
Katelynn

Danielle deVincentis Stanley

November 23, 2014

Pat's kindness and good work will live on. May he rest in peace. My condolances to Grace, Mary Jo, Jody, Kate, young Pat,and Linda, as well as nephews, niece and grandchildren.

Rita McMahon

November 23, 2014

R.I.P. Patrick For all the good you did in your life I am sure you went straight up to heaven. My prayers go out to your loving family and friends. You will be truly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing you.

November 23, 2014

As Jodie and Dylan's neighbor in Portland, Oregon, I extend my deepest condolences to the Family Deignan.

Pamela McMullen

Kathie Mansfield

November 23, 2014

Rest in Peace Pat. Our prayers are with Jody, Kate, Pat,Jr and Linda.

Mike and Jenny

November 22, 2014

Patrick was one of the most kind, generous and pro-life supporters that we ever knew. His love for Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother was the most important thing to him and it was evident in all he did. His life was a testament to his love for our Blessed Lord. He will be greatly missed by our family.

Bonnie and Tom

November 22, 2014

Pat is someone whose happiness was contagious. He generated the joy of Christ to everyone around him. Pat's life of service and charity will always be something I remember about him. But most of all, I will remember his great big smile and kind words that he always had for me.

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