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C. Bigelow Obituary
Alan was born July 25, 1934, in Colchester, Vt., the son of the late Charles and Harriett (Loring) Bigelow.
He married Kay Dawn (Gaylord) April 18, 1954, in East Brookfield, Vt. She survives him.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years and retired as a chief petty officer.
Alan had a love for music and especially loved playing the drums. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He also loved to hunt and fish.
In addition to his wife, Kay, he is survived by his children, Steven A. Bigelow and wife, Maria, Cristi Biddlecome, Terry Tatum and husband, Charles, P. Jay Bigelow and wife, Jean; a brother, Bruce Bigelow and wife, Nirav, and their son, Vivic; grandchildren, Jamie, Shelby, Danny, Joel, Giana, Aimee, Nicolette, Shelly, Angela, Chad, and Kim; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son-in-law, Jesse Biddlecome.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the Montville Union Baptist Church. Burial will be private and the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360 or to the Montville Union Baptist Church, 279 Route 163, Montville, CT 06353.
To leave an online condolence for Alan's family, please visit his memorial at www.montvillefuneralhome.com.
The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Route 32, Montville, is entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Love, Duffs
March 6, 2025
Good morning Dad, even though it´s been 11 years, I still miss you every day. Lots of great memories!
Jody DeCarolis
March 19, 2014
Mrs. Bigelow, P.J., Jean, Chad, Kim & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Mr. B loved his family very much!
Jody and Denise DeCarolis
Matt & Diana McNichol
March 14, 2014
P.J. and family We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May you keep his memory close to your heart.
Loretta Barber-Miner
March 13, 2014
He was my ole codger! Loved that man! He and I went toe to toe in the beginning of our long friendship, he was quite the character! Jean and Terri, hold fast to your memories, he was a wonderful man and loved his family, dearly! You are in my thoughts! Love, Loretta
Cindy Corbett
March 13, 2014
Steve,
May the love and beautiful memories you have of your Dad, help carry you thru this difficult time.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Stay strong and hold on to one another.
Love you.
S Peterle
March 12, 2014
Dear Kay, Terry and family, You were all so close and love each other so....,what a wonderful family. I' m sorry to hear of Mr Alan Bigelow's passing. I know he will be missed.
Yours Truly, Sandy Peterle
The Penman Family
March 12, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donavin Berg
March 11, 2014
Sorry to hear of Als passing,enjoyed our hunting trip to Vt. one year and our tour of duty at Sub School,God bless the family and give them peace threw this time
The memory of my father will always be a treasure in my heart
Terry Tatum
March 11, 2014
Mary L.
March 11, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Al lamperelli
March 11, 2014
He will be deeply missed , I could not have had a better nabor.
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