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He was born July 2, 1930, the son of Dort S. Bigg Sr. and Julie (Zeckendorf) Bigg. Dort graduated from Dartmouth College in 1952, and upon graduation from Boston University School of Law, was admitted into the Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Illinois bars. Dort joined Orr and Reno Law Firm of Concord, N.H., and served as assistant attorney general, and assistant U.S. attorney for New Hampshire. In 1957, Dort joined the Wiggin and Nourie Law Firm in Manchester, N.H., where he became senior partner of the firm until his retirement in 2005.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Meredith Mason Small Bigg; and four sons, Dort S. Bigg III of Turner, Maine, William Bigg of New Hampshire, Patrick Bigg of New Hampshire, and Daniel S. Bigg of California; stepson Danny Small of Turner, Maine.
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SERVICES: Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117, Turner. Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117, Turner.
Interment will be at Turner Center Cemetery, Route 117, Turner. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Hospice House of Androscoggin, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210, or Turner Rescue, PO Box 135, Turner, ME 04282. Arrangements are by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
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August 27, 2012
We can only imagine how difficult this period has been for you all. There will never be another Uncle Dort. Can't even begin to put in words everything he did for me. Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Suzy, Shinji and Kei Fukuda
Kelly Auger-Foti
August 22, 2012
Pat, Sue, Sam and Ryan, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Kelly
August 22, 2012
Dort Bigg and I grew up in the Law together and shared a friendly, and respectful, but fierce rivalry. He was an excellent trial lawyer and a dear friend. He was, as they say in our trade sui generous. He will be sorely missed. Deepest sympathy and good wishes to his gracious and loving wife, Meddy, his children, and grandchildren.
Dave Nixon
Clark Dumont
August 20, 2012
As a young reporter that covered the courts, I was immediately impressed with Mr. Bigg's presence, mastery and control. He brought dignity to the profession (I'm just glad that I never had to go against him).
Dort made an impression.
On the surface, he visaged distance from the fourth estate...but I suspect he had the deepest respect consistent with his honor for our Constitution.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.
Peter Hutchins
August 20, 2012
My teacher, and my mentor. There will never be another like Dort. It was my honor to have learned at the feet of the master.
Elizabeth Gyure
August 20, 2012
You lived your life to the fullest Mr. Bigg and shared your joy and passion with others, whether that passion was the law or hunting, etc. It was an honor to work at Wiggin & Nourie while you were there. You had the coolest office with all your hunting treasures. God keep you in the palm of His hand.
Lee Nyquist
August 20, 2012
Dort Bigg- appropriately named. Bigger than life. Great man, great lawyer, great outdoorsman, loving husband to Meredith and his children. My life has been enhanced because I knew Dort. Condolences and sympathy to Meredith and his family.
Peter Webb
August 20, 2012
As a young lawyer many years ago, I had the humbling experience of having Dort on the other side of a case. He was a force of nature and left my case in tatters. He nevertheless dealt with me with respect and kindness. I aspired to be as good a lawyer as he, but even more so the man.
Paul Alfano
August 20, 2012
Dort was an inspiration to me and many other young lawyers. His dynamic personality will be missed, but remembered. My best to Pat the rest of the family.
August 19, 2012
Forever in our thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with everlasting memories.....Attorney and Mrs. Peter Hutchins
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