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Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
William C. Dignan
Flint, Michigan
Jul 1, 1943 – Jun 4, 2020 (Age 76)
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BORN
July 1, 1943
DIED
June 4, 2020
AGE
76
LOCATION
Flint, Michigan
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Send FlowersSwartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary
DIGNAN, William C. - Of Swartz Creek, age 76, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at McLaren-Flint.
Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Father Roy Horning officiating.
Private burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
William was born in Flint on July 1, 1943, the son of the late Kenneth and Stella (Poczatek) Dignan. On October 10, 1970, he married Loretta Clase in Grand Blanc. William retired from General Motors in 2002. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Church in Swartz Creek and the Knights of Columbus. He was happiest when spending time with his family. William also enjoyed the outdoors, photography and travel.
Surviving are children, Jennifer and husband Derek Hogan of South Boston, Massachusetts, Andrea and husband Joaquin Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Matthew Dignan and Kali Chapelle of Northport, Michigan;
grandchildren, Bridget, Emily, Liam, Phoenix, Abigail, Indigo, Brishom and Wren;
brother, Daniel and wife Kathy Dignan;
sisters, Kathleen Melrose and Christine and husband Dennis Prescott;
many nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Dignan.
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Sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. My prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
Paul Plunkey
June 13, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
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Dear Jennifer, We are truly saddened about your father's passing. We enjoyed his company immensely in Boston and on Cape Cod. Bill was always so pleasant and we had many engaging, thoughtful conversations. Most of all, he was clearly so very proud of you Jennifer and your family. You are all in our...
Carrie Ann & Peter Alto
June 11, 2020 | Boston, MA | Friend
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We are so sorry to hear of the death of our brother Knight Bill. He will be missed, but remembered in our prayers.
Five masses will be offered for Bill by his local Knights of Columbus, Swartz Creek council 6694. May God be with all of you doing this difficult time. God Bless. Wayne DeShano- Grand Knight
Wayne DeShano
June 08, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
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Bill was a great guy with a wonderful disposition in spite of his health issues. We will miss him at Sunday morning mass at St. Mary's, he would join us at our get-to-gathers after Monday golf, he was always interesting to talk to. The beautiful picture of him with a fishing rod overlooking Lake Michigan reminds us of the time Geske & I met him at the Frankfort pier with his brother for their annual steelhead excursion, don't think it mattered if he caught anything, he enjoyed the...
Bruce Kitchen
June 07, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI | Coworker
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Bill,
From one Vietnam Veteran (and cousin) to another, when it came time to serve your country, you stepped up, took the oath and fulfilled your duty. See you on the other side.
Don and Nancy Dignan
June 07, 2020 | Livonia, MI | Family
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Bill will be missed every day
mark warner
June 07, 2020 | Friend
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Dear Dan, Kathy and Christine,
I am so saddened to read of Bill's death.
I have many happy memories of him from my childhood.
Bill was handsome, fun-loving and intelligent.
May the thought that he is reunited with Loretta and your parents bring you comfort in the days ahead,
Again, he was a wonderful man and will be missed.
You and his children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love from Kathy (Gilbert) Mercier and my...
Kathy Mercier
June 06, 2020 | Friend
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Bill was a fantastic employee at GMSPO and truly was a great friend during our time together at work. He worked tirelessly to perfect his various job assignments and did so without emotion or drama. He could always be counted on to complete a task accurately and efficiently. RIP Bill!
James Matison
June 06, 2020 | Coworker
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