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Rae DIGGINS Obituary
DIGGINS (Rae Edward):
26.03.1936 - 23.09.2016 Resident of Dunsborough and formerly of Attadale.
Dearly loved husband of Genevieve for 57 years.
Loved father of Sean and Judy, Lisa and Mick, Paul and Lennee.
Loved Pop of Gerard and Shireen, Sophie and Daniel, Caitlin, Emily, Lloyd, Lily, Alana, Mackenzie, Ariane and loved Great-Pop of Thomas.
Rae fought a courageous battle for twelve years against Multiple Myeloma. Heartfelt thank you to Dr Richard Herrmann who gave him all the extra years, Dr Andrew Lill, Dr Paul Buckeridge, Dr Carolyn Masarei, and Dr Jayamangala Sampath Kondasinghe, and the staff at SJOG Bunbury and AEGIS Ellenvale, who all provided exceptional care to Rae.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
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8 Entries
October 3, 2016
To Genny and family. Sending light at this time of loss. Wonderful memories of hearty debates, cheeky jokes and great cooking tips.
Great friends to my parents. Annmaree Lynch and family.
Joie Keenan
September 27, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Gen, Sean, Lisa, Paul and families. Rae was such a kind, genuine and gentle person. He was a supportive and reliable nephew and cousin who will be greatly missed. Connie ad Johnny (dec), Sally, Paddy, Joie and families. RIP
October 1, 2016
DIGGINS (Rae ): Deepest sympathy to the families at this sad time. From the team at Magic Nissan.
September 27, 2016
DIGGINS (Rae ): Vale Rae - now at peace. Always enjoyed our chats. Deepest sympathy to Gen, Lisa, Paul, Sean and families. Love from Steve and Kathleen McCarthy.
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September 27, 2016
DIGGINS (Rae):
Fond memories of Rae. Love and sympathy to Genny and family. Love Shirley, Peter and Geoff.
September 26, 2016
DIGGINS (Rae ): A tribute to our dear brother Rae. A man of great courage, kindness and honesty. Rae had the ongoing support of his loving wife Genny and all his family through many years of illness. We will miss him deeply.
Robin and Bob (dec), Glen and Libby, nieces Penelope, Catherine, Mollie, Natasha, Camille and nephew Courtney
September 26, 2016
DIGGINS (Rae ): Deepest sympathy to Geni, Sean, Lisa, Paul and their families on the passing of Rae. We cherished our friendship of over 50 years. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Now free of his suffering and pain. Chan, Helen and family
September 26, 2016
DIGGINS (Rae):
To Lisa, Genevieve and family, we express our heartfelt sympathies on Rae's passing. Rae was a proud and dignified man with a fierce intellect and inquisitive mind. His faith was his strength. May God receive him into His perpetual light.
Gus, Anelia and all at IRDI Legal.
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