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Charles DAIGNEAU
Charles DAIGNEAU
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Charles DAIGNEAU Obituary
July 22, 1960 - August 15, 2012
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Charles Daigneau,
on August 15, 2012.
Left to cherish memories of Chuck are his wife of 27 years, Maureen Daigneau; daughters, Brielle (Adrian) Melca, Beth Daigneau (Ryan Manning) and Braelene Daigneau; his mother, Marjorie Daigneau; siblings, Rita (Michael) Dzwiniel, Sylvia (Henry) Zurch, Donna (John) Oman, Monica (Bruce) Gates, Brenda Daigneau, Leona (George) Sellyeh and Trent (Brenda) Daigneau; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, extended family members and many friends who will miss him terribly.
Chuck was predeceased by his father, Charles Alphonse Daigneau in 2009.
Chuck was a loving husband and a wonderful father. He often said "there is nothing I love more, than my four girls." Chuck enjoyed a long and successful career spanning over three decades in the electronic technician industry and for most of those years Chuck was a business owner in partnership with Tom McNair. Chuck's love of life was second to none. If anyone needed "a hand", Chuck was your man. He had trouble taking life easy; resting; delegating – if Chuck wasn't at work, you would find him tending to the "lawns" at our house or at the lake. Enjoying every second of his life, he loved to socialize, play golf or enjoy a back yard fire. Chuck loved our lake property and enjoyed every moment he was there. He was a kind man, with a huge heart; he was caring, generous and humorous. Chuck was taken far too soon and because of this, the world has suffered a tremendous loss.
Chuck, you are loved, you will be missed … you were our Superman.
A Celebration of Charles' Life will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton, AB.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 10985 - 124 Street N.W., Edmonton, Alberta T5M 0H9.
To send condolences please visit:
www.connelly-mckinley.com
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42 Entries
Janice (Behm) Hicks
August 28, 2012
Dear Marjorie, Rita, Sylvia, Donna, Monica, Brenda, Leona & Trent,
It is with profound grief and sadness that I send you my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Charles. The impact he had on those in his life cannot be measured. Whether he touched the lives of family or friends, past or present he will always be remembered for his humour, kindness, love of life and extreme generosity. While he may not be with us here today, his spirit will live on in our souls. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
John Karman
August 27, 2012
I just heard about Chuck's passing away f orm one on my colleagues in Edmonton. I had the pleasure wrokgin with Chuck on sevaral proejcts over the past 20+ years and always enjoyed his fun loving character. Chuck was technically very competent, but what i really appreciated was his honesty. Chuck was a true proffessional and could be trusted to live up to his word and never tried to pull on over on me!
He always spoke highly of his family, and the pride and love he had for his girls was obvious!
Our prayers go out to the family. May God comfort you in your loss.
Andy Bialowas
August 25, 2012
I just learned of Chuck's passing yesterday. We knew each other through soccer and the Findlays. Ladies I am so sorry for your great loss. Hopefully there is some small comfort in knowing that you all shared so much love.
Carlee Sundar
August 24, 2012
Maureen, Brielle, Beth and Braelene; It's with a heavy heart that I say I'm so sorry for your loss. Chuck was like a Dad to me growing up. He was there for me like a dad and times that's how I introduced him. He always had a smile on his face that was so contagious.
His big, generous heart and love for everyone around him is the Chuck I knew and loved. He'll forever hold a spot in my heart.
Gone, but not forgotten.
All my love!!
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Chuck Neufeld
August 24, 2012
I met Chuck at the Rauland Conferences and throughly enjoyed his company. My wife, Vyonne were both saddened by the bews of his passing - he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Dale & Veronica Stollery
August 24, 2012
Maureen, Brielle, Beth & Braelene we were very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Chuck. His love will live on in the memories you cherish. Our prayers go out to you and the family.
Shirley & Jim & Dustin Clarke
August 23, 2012
Maureen, and Girls,
The only good thing about Chuck;s passing is heaven has welcomed another angel. We remember the first time we met Chuck when he squealed on Dustin for throwing rocks (Dustin being about 3 at the time, so Chuck was really BIG). Dustin came home crying saying this BIG mean man told me to home and tell my Mom & Dad what I had done. We laugh about that a lot. In getting to know Chuck it was the complete opposite of mean. He was probably the most generous man I have ever known. For all the time he gave to his family, the community and especially the nieghbours. His smile was contagious and this is beautiful picture, so full of life! I remember when we would met many a nights by the fire both in spring and winter some times with just a few people and sometimes with the kids, those times will always be remembered. He was a wonderful man and so caring. He may be gone but not forgotten
Love Shirley,Jim,Dustin Clarke
David and Sandra Mccarthy
August 23, 2012
Our condolances,to The Family . Sorry for your loss.
Kathy & Keith Wright
August 23, 2012
We were saddened to hear about Chuck. I remember him well from your days in Avonmore and one of the neighborhood families located around the "triangle". I always enjoyed my "over-the-back-fence" talks with Chuck - sometimes his and sometimes ours. He was an important member of the Avonmore Community League - particularly during the winter when he spent so many evenings making sure the rink was in good shape. Our sympathies to you and your daughters.
The Schaefer Family Mario, Leslie, Steven and Alexandra
August 23, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Elizabeth Proctor
August 23, 2012
Maureen, my heart goes out to you and your family. No words can express properly how devastating Chuck's sudden passing must be for you. If you need someone to talk to do call me (you have my number) or come see me on Tuesday nights... same place, same time.
With love and big hugs,
Betty
Marianne Beyer (Frigon)
August 22, 2012
Maureen and family,
My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 22, 2012
Maureen, Brielle, Beth, Braelene, and the entire Daigneau family - we are so very, very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat and Shelley Gangl
Glenn, Deb, Sara Cyrankiewicz
August 22, 2012
Maureen, Brielle, Beth, Braelene, it is with a saddened heart that we learned about Chuck, from our entire family we wish to express our condolences and rest in the assurance that he is in a better place and that one day we will see him again. It was over 20 years ago that we were privileged to get to know Chuck both personally and professionally. He always was a joy to be around and had a smile that was contagious. His love for his family always showed through in everything he did and just a few days before his passing we had a laugh that when we meet people he was referred to as one of the girls Dad rather than Mr. Daigneau or Chuck. Our thoughts are with each of you as you mourn the loss of a great man and Father who will be very missed.
Mark D. Thompson
August 22, 2012
With my deepest regrets and the loss of a long time friend that will never be forgotten I am truly sorry such a great man lost his life so soon. My condolences to the family.
August 22, 2012
Dear Maureen, Brielle, Beth and Braelene. I served on the Rycor Condo board with Chuck and my office is accross from his. I got to know him about three years ago. Even though I knew him a short time I can say he was a truly special person. He was full of life. I could see that the most important thing in his life was his girls. He was a very giving person. He gave much more than he took in life. He clearly cared about his family but also the community he lived in. He told many great stories about your family, and his various pursuats including buying a cabin, how much he loved it there, his time as community league President and other things. In our condo complex, he was like a vigilant mother keeping an eye on everyone and the complex to make sure things were running well.
Every morning I came to work, I looked for his truck and took a certain sense of comfort in knowing that he was here (always early). I miss him greatly and keep looking for his truck. I learned of his passing just yesterday. I feel profound sadness at his passing. I share in your grief. We have, all of us, lost a great person in Chuck's passing. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with your family, each of you, as you journey on without him. My prayer is that you will find the peace and strength you need to bear you up in your grief and that you will be reunited with him some day.
From what I knew of him, he would most want you all to carry on in your lives and do well. I hope that your memories of who he was as a person will carry you and that all of the goodness in his life and princpals he taught by example will help you as you move forward and make your life decisions, and in that way that you will have him with you.
My very best to you all.
Chuck Amerongen
Martin and Janice Ciesielski
August 22, 2012
Dear Maureen and family,so very sorry to hear about Chuck. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
August 22, 2012
Maureen and Family, sorry to hear of the loss of Chuck. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon and Dave Liwczak (Warwa Est)
Vivian and Corinne Wruk
August 22, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My Love is with you and the family.
Bruno and Colleen Rausch
August 22, 2012
Maureen - so very sorry for your loss. He was a great neighbor - always had a smile - was well liked and respected. You and the girls are in our prayers.
Debbie and Fred Antoniw
August 22, 2012
Our thoughts are with the Daigneau family in this time of great sorrow. Chuck will be remembered in our eyes as a very friendly and giving man. It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye but we are grateful that he touched our lives.
Karen Erickson
August 21, 2012
There are no words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. It was a joy to work with Chuck over the past 6+ years. He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the Daigneau family during this difficult time.
Diane Tricker
August 21, 2012
May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Chuck was a generous and caring man and will be sadly missed by all.
Roy, Barb, Sarah and Ryan Kraus
August 21, 2012
Our condolences to the Daigneau family. Charles was a great man who was always willing to give to his community, friends and family. We will miss him dearly.
Pat Hunt
August 21, 2012
Rita and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your brother. From the obituary and notices, I can see that he was a fine man and will be greatly missed. The pain in losing a sibling is exceedingly deep, I am thinking of you.
Terry Bandura
August 21, 2012
Maureen and Family, I was devastated this Morning to read of the loss of Chuck. The handful of times we met when he was dealing on the lake lot was very pleasant and sincere, and I knew he was a great person for the lot! Gone way too soon, my sincere condolences, may his Spirit Live On!
Terry Bandura and Family
Diana Clark
August 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow
Yvette Schiestel-Hirschmann
Diana Schiestel-Clark
August 21, 2012
We just heard about your loss! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. No words can describe the sorrow and the pain that each of you are going through during this time.
Please accept our deepest condolences during this very difficult time.
George & Faye Townsend
Margaret Fairbairn
August 21, 2012
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Margaret, Allison, Ainsley & Rebecca Fairbairn
August 21, 2012
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Margaret, Allison, Ainsley & Rebecca Fairbairn
August 21, 2012
Please accept my deepest condolence at this very difficult time. May Charles rest in peace knowing he was the greatest husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
God Bless You All,
Laura Bennett
Lynne Cunningham
August 21, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Daigneau Family. I had the pleasure to have worked with Chuck over the past 20 years and he always put a smile on my face....one in a million!
August 21, 2012
Our deepest condolences. Chuck was the kindest man I knew, his life touched
our family for that we were blessed.
George, Wendy, Tanner & Sally Wharry
Blake Schulte
August 21, 2012
God Bless, may you rest in peace. You will be missed by all of us.
Richard
August 21, 2012
Dear Maureen and girls; what more can be said of this big man with a big heart. He was always loving and generous to me and my family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Richard & Kelly
August 21, 2012
Dear Leona, George, Maureen, and entire Family:
I am very, very saddened and shocked to hear of the sudden passing of your beloved Charles....
May the Good Lord walk with you during this very sad time.
Our deepest sympathies to the enire family at the loss of your Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.
We grieve with you....
With deepest sympathies,
The Peerless Family,
Tracy, Dolores, Blaine, Todd, Leslie, Andreas, Trevor, Christian.
May God Bless you!
Karen Robinson
August 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sylvia Ferderber Rauland-Borg (Canada) Inc.
August 21, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the family. Chuck will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched, and we are fortunate that he did. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back or you can open your eyes and remember with admiration the great man he was. He will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Doreen and Al Armstrong
August 21, 2012
Monica and Bruce, our sympathy on the sudden loss of your dear brother. Memories are wonderful to have at such a sad time.
Warren and Renee Murray
August 21, 2012
Know that we share your sense of profound loss and are in shock at his sudden passing. The depth of the love you shared demands the grief that you feel. In sharing our fond memories he will stay with us in love. God Bless
Monica, Bruce, Sarah, Lyle & Craig Gates
August 21, 2012
Our hearts are crammed with sadness and we are filled with sorrow and tears. Charles was larger than life and he will be sorely missed by us all. May his soul be blessed with perpetual tranquility. Please God, give us all strength & courage to bear this unforeseen loss.
Brad Fenton
August 21, 2012
My sincere condolonces to Maureen, Brielle, Beth, Braelene, the Daigneau family and staff at Associated Communications. Chuck and I always had a lot of fun together and I'll miss him for the rest of my life. Chuck always talked about his four girls and how lucky he was to have the life he had with them. Chuck would have no regrets as he enjoyed life to the fullest and positively impacted many lives.
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