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William Sigsworth Obituary

SIGSWORTH William James Sigsworth, Sr. passed away at Green Briar Nursing Home in Slidell, LA on Monday, December 9, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Martha Melvina Crais Sigsworth. Father of Janet Ann Robinson, William J. Sigsworth Jr (Joanne), Kenneth Robert Sigsworth (Patricia) and Roger Joseph Sigsworth (Laisvute). Grandfather of Jeanine, Dean, Robert, Keith, Brian, Chad, Beth, Shane, Shannon, Paige, Roger II and Patrick. Great-grandfather of Ryan, Blake, Michael, Sarah, Micaela, Johanna, Jacie, Shayleigh, Addison, Cody, and Callie. Age 96. A native of Cardiff South Wales, England, a former New Orleans, LA resident and a Slidell, LA resident for the past 26 years. A retired director for Avondale Shipyards. A Private Service was held on Friday, December 12, 2008. Interment was held in Greenwood Cemetery. Jacob Schoen & Son was in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 14, 2008.

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Chad Sigsworth

November 28, 2024

Hello Grandpa

I think of you often.
CWS

Rickey cavalier

November 29, 2023

Whenever I think of you It makes me smile, you were such a kind man, and always considerate of the people around you. " My Dad Albert Schloegel's good friend". I will always remember you kindness and smile.
Lucky to have shared time with you Mr. Billy
Rest in peace

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