Dick TIGHE

Dick TIGHE obituary

Dick TIGHE

Dick TIGHE Obituary

Published by Windsor Star on Nov. 10, 2014.
TIGHE, Dick
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather on November 7, 2014 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Shirley (Child). Dear father and friend of Terry Tighe (Debbie), Michael Tighe (Denise), Pat Lalonde (Ray), Linda Durocher (Brian), He will be sadly missed by his brothers Terrence (Betty), Edmund (Dolores), Leonard (Gail), Brian (Joan) and Bill. He is predeceased by his sister Corrine Dutka. Treasured grandpa of 13 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dick was the former Union President of Local 2027 Hiram Walker and former Mayor of Belle River. He was also a Sales Manager for Corby Distillery. He was a member of Legion Branch 399 Belle River, the Belle River Good Neighbours Club and the Knights of Columbus Council 2775. Visitation will be held at
MELADY FUNERAL HOME
572 Notre Dame
on Tuesday from 2 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until procession to St. Simon & St. Jude Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Simon & St. Jude Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.meladyfuneral.ca


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Dino Ceccucci

November 13, 2014

Shirley and Family,
My sincere condolences and sympathy to your family and friends. I only learned of His passing today. I was fortunate enough to work with Dick previous to his retirement. A gem of a man that always had the best interest of his work and family at heart. I am truly sorry that I could not pay my final respects.

November 12, 2014

Shirley and Family
Our sincere condolences in your loss.
I had the opportunity to work with Dick for several years promoting Hiram Walker Brands. He never stopped trying to become qualified for the job whether it was head of the Union, Mayor of Belle River or promoting Hiram Walker products. Many happy memories of good times together. His presence among us will be missed.
Jim and Judy Evans, Sun N Lakes Florida

November 11, 2014

My sincere condolences.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie(Belle River Shoppers Drug Mart)

Leo / Chris Carroll

November 11, 2014

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dick's family and our prayers are with them.

Dan, Helene &DJ Lapinski

November 11, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family,

November 11, 2014

Shirley and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Friends of Bill and Roses
Jack and Ann

Michael Graham

November 11, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dan, Helene & DJ Lapinski

November 11, 2014

Extending our heartfelt condolences to the family whose sorrow touches us all.

Terry Scherback

November 10, 2014

Mike, Denise and Family, we are vey sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good man who worked hard for his community. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Terry and Lesley Scherback

Apr.3,1971 .L-R Mike Sekela,Dick Tighe,Ray Guilbeault,Adam Anger,Bud Downing

Robert Smith

November 10, 2014

I was saddened to read of Dick's passing but it revived many happy memories of our days together at Hiram Walker . He was a "tough" competitor who took all of his tasks with a sense of determination and resolve . He fought hard for what he believed in and was never ready to give up the cause .He led the Union through some trying times ,including lengthy strikes .When the so called "battle" was over he was still your friend and I always respected him .In later years he did a great job in a very different sense as he promoted the Company products to the many people he served . His dedication to community service is to be admired and applauded . I extend my sincerest sympathies to his wife and family at this trying time .The memory of his broad smile and his great laugh will remain .

Gerry Seeger

November 10, 2014

Terry, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...spent lots of time with him in Florida and he will surely be missed...my sympathy to all the family..sorry we won't be there to share your sorrows...

J.P. & Germaine Drouillard

November 10, 2014

Shirley & family,
Our sincerest sympathy. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
God bless

David Kennedy

November 10, 2014

Terry: So to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Richard Kokovai

November 10, 2014

So very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. I served on Essex Council at the same time Dick served in Belle River. I always found him a font of information and willing to help a councilor who felt, at times, overwhelmed by what he'd gotten himself into. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming difficult days.

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