It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Francis M.
"Francie" Tighe, 62, of Lingan Road, River Ryan, on Feb. 21,
2010 at home.
Francie was born and raised in New Victoria and later settled in River
Ryan. He was employed with Atomic Energy of Canada for 11 years and
later worked construction as a pipe fitter and supervisor throughout
Canada and the United States. He was a member of Local 682, plumbers
and pipe fitters union.
Francie spent several years as a county councillor for the former
District 5, was a member of the St Michael's Men's Club and worked
tirelessly on the building committee for the construction of St.
Michael’s Church.
Francie enjoyed telling stories about growing up as the youngest in a
family of 16 children in Waterford Lake. He thoroughly enjoyed
singsongs with his family and eating lobster with his brothers at
Eddy’s house.
Francie is survived by wife Colleen (MacDonald) Tighe, 42 years, son
Robert (Jenn), Winnipeg, MB, daughter Angela (Kevin), Kingston, ON and
five grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Colton, Colin and Danny
Tighe (Winnipeg, MB) and Paige and Lauren Douglas (Kingston, ON);
brothers Jack (New Waterford), Eddie (Colleen), River Ryan, Tony
(Elaine), New Victoria, Vince (Lorraine), Boston, Harry (Stella), Port
Hawkesbury, brother-in-law Billy Hinchey, New Waterford; sisters Verna
Lovell (Horace), River Ryan, Catherine McRury, New Victoria, Anita
MacKenzie (Winston), New Victoria, Agnes Kelly, New Victoria, Anna
Currie, New Waterford, Lovie Murphy (John), Sydney, sisters-in-law
Mary Tighe, Polly Tighe; mother and father-in-law Colin and Mary
MacDonald, brothers-in-law John Mac Donald (Diane), Raymond MacDonald
(Lorraine), Lawrence MacDonald (Barbara) and sister-in-law Anita
Tatlock (Derek) all of River Ryan as well as many nieces and
nephews.
Francie was predeceased by parents John “Jack” and Willena
(Turnbull) Tighe, brothers Tommy, James, sisters Victoria Corbett,
Willena Hinchey, brothers-in-law Buddy Kelly, Bernie Corbett, Don
McRury, Mike Currie; sister-in-law Carmel Tighe.
Visitation will be Held Friday, Feb. 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J.
McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral
mass of celebration will take place Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. in
the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Ave., with Father Paul
MacNeil officiating. A luncheon will follow at St.Leonard's Hall on
Convent Street, New Waterford. Burial will be in St. Michael cemetery
at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the the
Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family
at:www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
Condolences
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. God bless
— Paddy & Barbara McKinnon
deepest condolances on your loss. Our prayers are with you God Bless
Don & Bunny
— don and bunny (Tighe) Pretty
WITH SORROW AT THIS TIME I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR. ABOUT FRANCIS DEATH . HE WAS AFINE MAN,
— CATHY
I can't tell you how sorry Iwas to hear your news. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Chris MacLeod Fitzharris
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. God bless
— Rick & Starla Burns
Dear Coleen & Angela:
So sorry to hear about Francie. We just arrive in Florida Sunday and Geoff called to tell us .
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love , Margie & Cotter
— Cotter & Margie
Dear Harry and Stella: We were so sorry to hear about the death of "Francie". Our sincere condolences at this very sad time and our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family. RIP Francie. Ann and Cel xox
— Ann and Cel Dicks
Colleen, Robert and Angela . . Words can't even tell you how sorry we are that you are going through this sorrow. Francie is a part of such a large family - he will be missed by us all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
— Sherri and Steve
colleen i am very sorry to hear about francis i know its a hard time for you and your family
— anne deruelle
Dear friends, I was very sorry to learn that Francie had passed on. I knew him best from his work as a county councillor, which he took very seriously, as had his father. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Please accept this as an expression of my deepest sympathy, and as a token of the high level of esteem in which I held Francie. With sincere regrets, Respectfully, Paul MacEwan
— Paul MacEwan
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.Our prayer's are with you.
— Mary Murphy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.I hope you are able to find comfort in family and friends and all the wonderful memories of Francie
— Blaise MacLeod
Colleen, Robett, Angela and the Tighe & MacDonald family---our deepest sympathany in the loss of a great person Francie. He will be missed by everyone who knew him---he touched many lives for the better. Ours prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Kelly (Lovell) & Matthew Muise
— Kelly (Lovell)& Matthew Muise
Colleen, Robert, and Angela,
We were so sorry to hear the passing of Francie. No words can express what you all must be going through. Know that you are and will be in our thoughts, prayers and heart as you go through this most difficult time.
Sheldon and Charlene (MacLean) Rowsell and Family
— Charlene Rowsell (MacLean)
Dear Colleen, Angela, Robert and families
Its with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Francie and although there are no words to ease the pain you should feel some comfort in the fond memories and the joy he brought to everyone who knew him.I myself will always remember the good times had at all the dances,to me he was and always will be a personal favorite. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Love always
John & Florence (MacRury) Thorne
— Florence MacRury Thorne
Colleen, Robert,and Angela...I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Francie. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Bernadette Fraser and Family
— Bernadette Fraser
On behalf of Stephen and Nicholas Boyd and Colin Kennedy, please accept our wishes of deepest sympathy to the family of Francis Tighe. He will be sadly missed by everyone who worked with him here in 'The Waterblock' at Shell, Scotford, Edmonton Alberta, members of Local 488.
— Stephen and Nicholas Boyd
We are so sorry for your great loss,I'm looking at Francies picture,and reading his Obituary and still find it so hard to believe,if we can help in anyway,you are in our prayers,Brenda & Sonny Brown,
— Brenda Brown
Sincere Condolences to the Tighe Family on your loss.
Prayers for you and Francie. May he rest in peace.
The Mac Neil family. (Boston / Scotchtown)
— Mac Neil
Coleen & Family,
We were extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Francie. However, once again we are away working, making a living like he did. I worked with Francie closely during his time in politics and knew him as a fair and gentle man. May god bless you all and look over you during this time of sorrow.
— Gloria & Kevin Cheetham
To The Family of the Late Francis M. "Francie" Tighe,
I am writing to express my sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one, Francie.
Those whose lives he touched will not soon forget Francie’s contribution to the community. Words can never put into perspective the sorrow and emptiness that is suffered at such a loss as yours. I do hope your pain is eased somewhat by knowing that others too feel sadness and want to share that very heavy burden.
I will be thinking of you all in the days ahead. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Rodger Cuzner, M.P.,
Cape Breton-Canso
— Rodger Cuzner, MP Cape Breton-Canso
Angela,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Jonathan, Janet, And Ryan Hillier
So Sorry to hear of Francie's passing. Lean on your family and friends at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Blaise & Joann (MacNeil) Campbell Hfx.
To Coleen and Family: Ed and I are extremely saddened by the loss of your loved one. I cannot believe that I am writing this message of sympathy to all of you. Please know that you all, especially you, Coleen are in our thoughts and our prayers during this sad, sad time. You have a wonderful and close-knit family who will help you and give you strength. Please accept our most sincere condolences. XXOO
Ed and Sandra (Cumming) Durant
— Sandra (Cumming) Durant
God love and bless all at this time of sorrow.
May God give you strength to cope and help you to
accept that God took Francie to his Heavenly Home.
Love and Prayers:
Jean Murphy and Family.
— Jean Murphy and Family:
I'm very sorry for your loss...Francie will always be remembered by all of our family. We're here if you need anything. Take Care.
— Tiffany Tighe and Tommy Brushett
Dear Colleen& Family
I am very sorry for your loss a great man, I am currently in the Artic and wish I could be there in this trying time .Francie was a great friend to me and taught me a lot in our working together.I will remember his smile and gentleness and how his eyes would lite up talking about you and the children and especially the grand kids .Please except this email with love and kindness sent to you.Take Care and God Bless
— Danny Brushett
Dear Angela,
We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the sudden passing of your beloved Dad, Francis. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have with him in the difficult days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June & Jason MacDonald
— June and Jason MacDonald
Colleen ,My heartfelt condolence at Francis's passing .Having just seen you at my brother Gerard's funeral I share with you as you shared with my family this sudden sorry .
Maria
— Maria Quigley ( nee Olszowiec)
Colleen
We are so sorry to hear of Francie's passing. What a shock for you and your family.I cannot imagine your grief.I will be in contact with you soon.
Your friends
Bernie and Lou
— Bernadine and Louis Comeau
Dear Robert, Angela, Colleen and family: I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Francis. What a terrible loss for you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
— Judy (Blackwood) Munro
Dear Colleen, Robert and Angela, so sorry to hear of Francie's sudden passing. We were shocked when we heard the news from mom last night. May family and friends help you get through this most difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
— Greg and Gerry MacNeil
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANCIS'S DEATH, BE ASSURED OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERSARE WITH ALL UR FAMILIY AND EXTENDED FAMILIES DURING THIS MOST DIFFCULT TIME.FRANCIS IS WITH ALL HIS FAMILY IN HIS ETERNAL RESTING PLACE ,AND MAY THE PEACE AND LOVE OF CHRIST BE WITH YOU ALL. NORMAN AND AGNES MAC LEAN
— NORMAN AND AGNES MAC LEAN
Dear colleen and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one..Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Charlotte & Paul Mc Phee
Please accept our sincere condolences on Francie's
passing.... God bless you as you continue to move forward.... Jesus I trust in You.
— Steve & Trickie Madden
Coleen: We were so sorry to hear of Francie. God does not give you more than you can handle so I know with the help of your beautiful families, you will get through this. May he rest in peace. Will and Elizabeth Porquet
— Elizabeth & Will Porquet
Robert, I was shocked to hear of your dad's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
— Don Meraw
Jodi and I very sad to learn of the passing of Francis. We wanted you to know we are thinking of you and extend our heartfelt condolences. Rick & Jodi Maiers (Winnipeg).
— Rick & Jodi Maiers
