▰ Mary Maw Maw Digiacinto Died June 24, … More Information |
Mary Maw Maw Digiacinto went into the presence of the Lord on June 24, 2004 in Texas. Obituary published: June 25, 2004 in "Dallas M-N" |
▰ Fred R Dighton Died August 31, … More Information | Fred R Dighton, born March 6, 1926 passed from this life on August 31, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Fred was 93. |
▰ Barbara Marie Dighton Died November 20, … More Information |
Barbara Marie Dighton, born November 20, 1926 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 20, 2013 in Austin, Texas. Barbara was 87.
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Obituary: Barbara Marie Dighton loved and was loved by many. She was a faithful Catholic, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, foster grandmother, aunt, sister, and daughter. To family and friends who knew her best, Barbara will be remembered as a generous, cheerful, loving woman. Barbara was born on 20, 1926 at Worcester City Hospital in Worcester, MA. She was the daughter of John Henry Graves and Grace Johanna McCullough Graves. Barbara grew up in East Millbury, MA. Barbara was raised with three siblings. She had two sisters, Grace and Carol, and one brother, John Henry. Theirs has always been a close-knit family, sharing holidays, vacations, and many special occasions. As a young girl, Barbara enjoyed the outdoors where she loved to play Red Rover, Kick the Can, and The Jack Knife, with friends in the neighborhood. She often talked about her strictest teacher, Miss Burns. She was quite elderly, in fact several of her Aunts had also been taught by Miss Burns. As a teen, she discovered her love of dance and would dance whenever the opportunity arose! In the winter, Ice-skating with friends was her favorite pastime. She loved spending time her best friend, Nancy Winters. In High School she was a member of the Glee Club and the Drama Club, and her favorite class was Drama class. Barbara loved acting in school plays. She also enjoyed riding bicycles to the movies and eating fried clams at Howard Johnson's with Nancy. She has always loved babies, so babysitting was a favorite after school activity. On weekends she could be found behind the cosmetic and candy counters at Woolworth's Five and Dime. On s she volunteered at Worcester City Hospital in preparation for nursing school. Barbara graduated from Millbury High School on D Day, 6, 1944. Barbara loved nursing school! She welcomed the long hours and the rigorous study requirements. Her favorite courses were her clinicals where she actually got to take care of patients. She graduated from the Holden District Hospital L. P. N. program in 1946. For the next year, she worked at Holden Hospital, a small hospital where the shifts were 13 days on with 1/2 day off. Then she worked as a private duty nurse, but soon realized the she loved hospital work most so she returned to Holden Hospital. While she worked there she lived in the nearby. During that time, because of the war, she had to spend her 1/2-day off standing in line for coffee, sugar, butter and white silk stockings. Always considered a great friend to those she knew, Barbara enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during her lifetime. While growing up, her best friend was Nancy Winters. were inseparable through middle and high school and remained very dear friends until Nancy's death in 2011. Although Nancy was her best childhood and young adult friend, as an adult Barbara developed lifelong friendships with Rita and Bill Mullen, Arlene and Fred LaPorte, Jean and Ron Jeglie, Sharon Wickenhauser, Rose and Bob Seiger, Jan and Ken Gordon, Margaret and Jack Lydall, Jan and Jack Lammers, Carol and Tom Johnson, Mary and Dick Urbanowski, Grace and Dick Doyle, and Tinka and Maurice Quigley. Barbara was a faithful and devoted friend to many. She was easy to love and made all who entered her circle feel welcome and loved. Barbara met the love of her life on 24, 1945. A friend of her Mother's suggested that she meet the son of one of her friends who was home on leave from the Navy. She reluctantly agreed, but when that cute sailor, Dick Dighton showed up on her doorstep, her heart skipped a beat. For the next year they courted on weekends as he was stationed in Boston. became engaged in of 1946 and were married on May 24, 1947 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in East Millbury, MA. Their reception followed at the Edgewood House and they honeymooned in Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richard Dighton began their life together in a one room flat with a shared bath, a hot plate and a small refrigerator. had no car and no washer, so Barbara washed by hand and hung clothes outside. One year later on May 31, 1948 Barbara and Dick were blessed with a son Richard Wayne, the first of their five children. Three years later they welcomed Judith Marie (Judy), followed by another daughter, Dale Patricia, and two sons, Michael (Mike), and Timothy (Tim). Barbara was devoted to her husband and her children. She retired from nursing after her fist child was born and became a full time Mom and wife. She taught her children well in the ways of the Church, and held high expectations for them. As adults her children have blessed her with fifteen grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren, Her grandchildren are Lynnette, Page, Quinn, Christine, Rebecca, Christopher, Lauren, Jennifer, Pamela, Erin, Charlie, Jason, Jake, Derek, and Kaylin. Great-Grandchildren include Madysen, Lauren, Ava, Bayla, JT, Julia, Reilly, Chloe, Tess, Mckenzie Lanie, Zachary, Lucy, Michael, Andrew, and Evan. She has also been a loving Foster Nana to many of her daughter's foster babies. What little leisure time Barbara enjoyed, she spent doing the things she loved. Barbara LOVED to bake. She baked almost daily for her children, for her grandchildren who were away at college, for her husband, for family members serving in the military, and for friends. She looked for opportunities to make fudge, peanut clusters, peanut butter balls, her famous toffee squares, and "Nana's Banana Bread". Her freezer was always full of homemade treats. She also loved to knit and made baby blankets for every grandchild and great-grandchild. She also made homemade dishcloths which became favorite stocking stuffers. Barbara loved babies; her own, her nieces and nephews, grand babies, great grandbabies, and many many foster grand babies. continued... |
▰ Barbara Marie Graves Dighton Died November 20, … More Information |
Barbara Marie Graves Dighton, born November 20, 1926 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 20, 2013 in Austin, Texas. Barbara was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Judy Ames, Dorene Matthews, Carolyn Egan, Derek Dighton, Sybille Pepper, Stefanie And David Olsen, Kate & Chris Raeder, Becky, Regina Cotroneo, Shannon Branson, Eleanor Danciu, Richard Ames, Pat And Jim Manning |
▰ Willie Joe Diggs Died March 28, … More Information |
Willie Joe Diggs, of Paris, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Willie March 28, 2005. Willie was 71. Obituary published: March 29, 2005 in "Paris News" |
▰ William Marvis Diggs Died March 10, … More Information | William Marvis Diggs, born February 22, 1944 died on March 10, 2011 in Azle, Texas. William was 67. |
▰ Virginia Lee Diggs Died September 23, … More Information |
Virginia Lee Diggs left this earth on September 23, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Obituary: Virginia passed away on , 23, 2015. Virginia was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of passing. Virginia was married to Melvin. |
▰ Velda Orene (Allen) Diggs Died April 04, … More Information |
Velda Orene (Allen) Diggs, age 67 of Mineral Wells, Texas, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 4, 1998. Obituary published: April 05, 1998 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Troy Eugene Diggs Died February 19, … More Information |
Troy Eugene Diggs, age 82 of Texas, joined the Lord February 19, 2005. Obituary published: February 20, 2005 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Sophronia Diggs Died October 05, … More Information |
Sophronia Diggs, born March 16, 1922 went into the presence of the Lord on October 5, 2018 in Pflugerville, Texas. Sophronia was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Sophronia Is Survived By Her Family: One Son, Russell Diggs, Iii Of Austin, Texas; One Daughter, Josephine Diggs Williams Of Austin, Texas; Grandchildren, Russell Diggs Iv, Anthony L. Diggs, Donald Malone, Donna Lynn Mcneece, Rhonda Bonner, Sophronia Williams, Kimberley Bell, And Debbie Hill. She Also Leaves Fourteen Great-grandchildren, And Two Great-great-grandchildren., Kim Chiesa Chiesa Brown, Camille Street |
▰ Ricky Diggs Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Ricci Delaine Diggs Died November 24, … More Information | Ricci Delaine Diggs, born August 18, 1958 passed from this life on November 24, 2019 in Pflugerville, Texas. Ricci was 61. |
▰ Patrick Dewayne Diggs Died July 10, … More Information |
Patrick Dewayne Diggs, of Grandview, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 10, 1996. Patrick was 25. Obituary published: July 11, 1996 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Ollie Diggs Died June 28, … More Information |
Ollie Diggs, age 72 of Dallas, Texas, departed this life Sunday June 28, 2004. Obituary published: June 29, 2004 in "Dallas M-N" |
▰ Norma J Diggs Died December 22, … More Information | Norma J Diggs, born November 29, 1930 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Norma was 88. |
▰ Norma Jean Diggs Died April 01, … More Information | Norma Jean Diggs, born February 16, 1926 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 1, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Norma was 86. |
▰ Norma Jean Diggs Died April 01, … More Information | Norma Jean Diggs, born February 16, 1926 went to be with her Lord and Savior April 1, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Norma was 86. |
▰ Mrs Katherine Diggs Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Mother Odessa Diggs Died July 02, … More Information | Mother Odessa Diggs, born October 2, 1939 died on July 2, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mother was 79. |
▰ Morris Diggs Died November 13, … More Information |
Morris Diggs went into the presence of the Lord on November 13, 2001 in Crowell, Texas. Obituary published: November 14, 2001 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Morris Diggs Died November 14, … More Information |
Morris Diggs, of Crowell, Texas, departed this life Sunday November 14, 2001. Morris was 91. Obituary published: November 15, 2001 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Minnie Diggs Died October 03, … More Information |
Minnie Diggs, of Texas, born in Trenton, New Jersey, went into the presence of the Lord on October 3, 2008. Minnie was 75. Obituary published: October 04, 2008 in "Burlington Co Times (NJ)" |
▰ Mary Nell (Davis) Diggs Died August 17, … More Information |
Mary Nell (Davis) Diggs, 93, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas. Obituary published: August 18, 2014 in "Amarillo G-N" |
▰ Mary M Diggs Died June 17, … More Information |
Mary M Diggs, born February 28, 1931 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 17, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas. Mary was 74.
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Obituary: Mary M. Diggs, champion of animal and human rights, in that order, native of Fayetteville, Arkansas and long time resident of San Antonio, died 17, 2005 at the age of 74. Colonel Diggs served in the U.S. Army as a dietitian from 1952-1973. retirement, she was a partner in AdelyneeÂs Summit Haus Bed and Breakfast and MaryLynneÂs Antiques. Mary was especially proud to be the Fifth Great Niece of George Washington and a descendent of Cherokee heritage. She was preceded in death by her Life Partner, Dr. Adelynne Hiller Whitaker; father, Colonel John Diggs; mother, Ova Washington Diggs; and a brother, Colonel Jack Diggs. Mary is survived by her brother, Colonel William Diggs of Baimbridge Island, Washington; several nieces and nephews; dearest friends Major Frances Priddy, Myrtle Grace and Patricia Collins; and her adoring cats. |
▰ Martha Jane Diggs Died February 18, … More Information |
Martha Jane Diggs, born September 3, 1947 passed away peacefully February 18, 2016 in Sweetwater, Texas. Martha was 68.
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Obituary: Martha was born on 3, 1947 and passed away on , 18, 2016. Martha was a resident of Sweetwater, Texas at the time of passing. Martha was married to Billie. |
▰ Marcus James Diggs Died August 06, … More Information | Marcus James Diggs, born July 31, 1976 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 6, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Marcus was 42. |
▰ Luby Mae Jones Diggs Died May 30, … More Information |
Luby Mae Jones Diggs, age 74 of Ft Worth, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Luby May 30, 2005. Obituary published: May 31, 2005 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Louise W (Perkins) Diggs Died October 19, … More Information |
Louise W (Perkins) Diggs, 85 of Austin, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, October 19, 2011. Obituary published: October 20, 2011 in "Statesman" |
▰ Louise W (Perkins) Diggs Died October 20, … More Information |
Louise W (Perkins) Diggs, age 84 of Austin, Texas, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 20, 2011. Obituary published: October 21, 2011 in "Statesman" |
▰ Louise W Diggs Died October 17, … More Information | Louise W Diggs, born October 7, 1926 gained her wings on October 17, 2011 in Austin, Texas. Louise was 85. |
▰ Louis W Diggs Died October 12, … More Information |
Louis W Diggs, of Harlingen, Texas, entered into eternal rest October 12, 2004. Louis was 83. Obituary published: October 13, 2004 in "Valley M-S" |
▰ Kaylyn Nicole Diggs Died April 20, … More Information | Kaylyn Nicole Diggs passed away April 20, 2017 in Texas. |
▰ Jt Diggs Died November 17, … More Information |
Jt Diggs, age 98 of Texas, passed away peacefully November 17, 2004. Obituary published: November 18, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Jc Diggs Sr Died February 11, … More Information | Jc Diggs Sr , born March 22, 1925 went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. JC was 93. |
▰ Jamey G Diggs Died February 15, … More Information |
Jamey G Diggs, a resident of Texas for decades, died February 15, 1999 in Texas at the age of 87. Obituary published: February 16, 1999 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ James Raymond Diggs Died July 22, … More Information |
James Raymond Diggs, born June 28, 1926 joined the Lord July 22, 2015 in Greenville, Texas. James was 89.
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Obituary: James was born on 28, 1926 and passed away on , 22, 2015. James was a resident of Greenville, Texas at the time of passing. James was married to Edith. |
▰ Hortense M Diggs Died January 10, … More Information |
Hortense M Diggs went into the presence of the Lord on January 10, 2005 in Texas. Obituary published: January 11, 2005 in "Dallas M-N" |
▰ Henry Waller Diggs Died September 14, … More Information |
Henry Waller Diggs passed away September 14, 1998 in San Antonio, Texas. Obituary published: September 15, 1998 in "Midland R-T" |
▰ Henry Waller Diggs Died September 16, … More Information |
Henry Waller Diggs, 92, of San Antonio, Texas departed this life September 16, 1998. Obituary published: September 17, 1998 in "Midland R-T" |
▰ Gladys Louise Diggs Died August 13, … More Information | Gladys Louise Diggs, born November 27, 1930 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 13, 2009 in Temple, Texas. Gladys was 78. |
▰ Gill Diggs Died April 27, … More Information |
Gill Diggs, of Fort Worth, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 27, 2001. Gill was 57. Obituary published: April 28, 2001 in "Cleburne T-R" |
▰ Emily Lavern (Cunningham) Diggs Died November 08, … More Information |
Emily Lavern (Cunningham) Diggs, of Campbell, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on November 8, 2006. Emily was 77. Obituary published: November 09, 2006 in "Greenville H-B" |
▰ Emily Diggs Died November 07, … More Information |
Emily Diggs, age 77 of Commerce, Texas, passed away peacefully November 7, 2006. Obituary published: November 08, 2006 in "Greenville H-B" |
▰ Ellen Ruth (Grady) Diggs Died October 30, … More Information |
Ellen Ruth (Grady) Diggs, of Texas, born in Lockesberg, Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 30, 1996. Ellen was 85. Obituary published: October 31, 1996 in "Midland R-T" |
▰ Ella Diggs Died September 08, … More Information |
Ella Diggs, age 99 of East Columbia, Texas, departed this life Sunday September 8, 2004. Obituary published: September 09, 2004 in "Galveston Daily" |
▰ Duane "3D" Diggs Died January 20, … More Information | Duane "3D" Diggs, born November 19, 1932 died on January 20, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Duane was 85. |
▰ Doy Denver Diggs Died December 27, … More Information |
Doy Denver Diggs, of Texas, born in Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on December 27, 2004. Doy was 92. Obituary published: December 28, 2004 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Charles W Diggs Died January 16, … More Information |
Charles W Diggs, of Weslaco, Texas, died on January 16, 1996. Charles was 80. Obituary published: January 17, 1996 in "Monitor" |
▰ Charles Randall Diggs Died May 11, … More Information |
Charles Randall Diggs, of Sweetwater, Texas, entered into eternal rest May 11, 2011. Charles was 85. Obituary published: May 12, 2011 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Charles Randall Diggs Died May 10, … More Information |
Charles Randall Diggs, of Sweetwater, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on May 10, 2011. Charles was 85. Obituary published: May 11, 2011 in "Abilene R-N" |
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