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Paul Dignan Obituary

Age 41, of North Kingstown, RI, died Thursday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Trish (Brophy) Dignan. Born in Arlington MA, he was a son of Judith E. (Doherty) Dignan of Yarmouth, MA, and the late John P. Dignan. He was an investment advisor for Newman Dignan & Sheerar in Providence RI. Besides his wife and mother he leaves two sons, Jack and Michael Dignan, and a daughter, Eileen Dignan all at home; and five brothers John Dignan of Yarmouth, MA, Mark Dignan of Arlington, MA, Patrick Dignan of Arlington, MA, Gregory Dignan of West Roxbury and Christopher Dignan of Hudson, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in the Fagan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, NORTH KINGSTOWN. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Matthewson Foundation, 224 Bowen Street, Providence, RI 02906.

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Published by Boston Globe on May 5, 2002.

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Valerie Coll

May 8, 2002

My deepest sympathies are with the Dignan family. Paul was a great kid to grow up with and he was a wonderful man to know.

Mary Quinlan

May 7, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to Paul's loving family and friends. May he rest in peace.



With sincere best wishes,

Mary Quinlan & Nick Durant

John Harney

May 7, 2002

To Trisha and Family,



With sincerest sympathy from John Harney and Family. May he rest in peace.

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