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Leo Davignon Obituary
Born in Clarksburg on Oct. 26, 1925, son of Mederic and Emelia LaFountaine Davignon, he attended schools in Clarksburg and North Adams, including Drury High School.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he served on the USS Yaupon as a coxswain until his honorable discharge on April 8, 1946. He received several decorations.
Mr. Davignon had been employed for many years in the maintenance departments of several area mills, including the former General Cable Co. and Excelsior Processing & Engraving Co. in North Adams, from which he retired in 1987.
He was a member of Peter Cook Post 9144 VFW. He enjoyed canoeing and camping. In his younger years, he played semi-professional football with the former St. Anthony’s Crusaders.
He and his wife, the former Bertha Pedercini, were married Oct. 25, 1947, in North Adams.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Linda E. Neville of Clarksburg; a brother, Arsene Davignon of Quincy; a sister, Mae Bigelow of Quincy; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sons, twins Gary and Norman Davignon in 1957, and Frank Davignon in 1995.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services to celebrate the life of Leo Horace Davignon will be held today, July 29, at 7 p.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, with the Rev. Susan Stewart, pastor of First United Methodist Church of North Adams, officiating. Calling hours will be today from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial donations are suggested for the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Department through the funeral home. Survivors include a son-in-law, John A. Neville Jr.; four grandchildren, Rebecca Armstrong and her husband, John Armstrong III; John A. Neville III and his wife, Fredericka; Margaret “Peggie” Neville and her companion, Alan Aubin, and Frank M. Davignon Jr. and his wife, Ann; six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jared and Jocelynn Neville, Samantha and Michael Davignon, and Travis Lehman; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Pedercini; and his beloved dog, T.L.C. He was predeceased by three sons, twins Gary and Norman Davignon in 1957, and Frank Davignon in 1995; and two brothers, Bernard and Norman Davignon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Davignon
David Boschetti
August 26, 2003
Dear Bert and family,
I'm sorry to here about Leo.I talk to your daughter that Sunday before Leo pass away and told her to say hi to you and Leo, I hope you remember me, Words just don't say how I feel but I will say Leo was apart of my life and I won't forget either one of you, may God and Leo watch over you.
With Love,Dave Boschetti
Fred & Cathy Worthington
August 4, 2003
Bert, although we didn't know you all that well, we would like to give our deepest sympathy on the passing of Leo. We also wanted to thank you for making our daughter, Ann, welcome into your family and making her feel like part of the family. Again, we are very sorry to hear about Leo.
Ann Davignon
July 30, 2003
I am married to Frank M. Davignon, Jr., Leo's grandson. Even though I said goodbye last night, I wanted to sign this guest book as well. I considered Papa as my own grandfather instead of an in-law because he was so wonderful to me when I became a part of the family and he treated me just as if I were a blood relative. I will cherish the times that we had together. He loved his family so much. Thank you for the wonderful memories Papa, even though it was so short of a time. I will remember you always. Papa, if you don't behave yourself, I'll have to kick your butt. So long for now dear one. We will see each other again some day. I will love you forever!
Dan Lefebvre
July 30, 2003
To beat and her family very sorry for your loss.
Rachaele Melillo
July 30, 2003
Dear Bert:
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Leo was a very nice and gentle person. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Mrs.Anthony D.Melillo
ann Davignon Robinette
July 29, 2003
I am Leos first cousin.My dad was Clifford but it has been years since we had been in contact.Very sorry for your loss.
Ann Davignon Robinette
mary paree
July 29, 2003
to bert and her family i am so sorry for your loss leo was a great man and he will be sadly missed by all mary
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