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Phoebe Rigey July 1, 1934 - July 26, 2022

Date of Funeral

August 3, 2022

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Phoebe Rigey (Skillen) on July 26th, 2022, with family by her side.

Phoebe is survived by her daughters Kim (Darcy) and Charlene (Chris), grandchildren Lindsay and Courtney, great-grandchildren; Kyla, Lukas, Mackenzie and Audrey, great-great-granddaughter Adalyn, 5 siblings; Theresa, Bunny, Pat (Anne), John (Erna) and Vincent (Doris) and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Mike on July 23rd, 2012, brothers-in-law Len, Lorne and Chuck and niece Patti.

Mom worked for St. Regis Bag Company then onto the Ministry of Transportation until her retirement in 1999.

Mom enjoyed curling, loved watching the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Canadiens as well as playing cards and spending time with family. She was also a lifelong member of the C.W.L.

Prayers will take place on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 3 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Alan Campeau officiating.

A Private Internment will take place at a later date.

Condolences(6)

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    Lynda & George Stefanick says
    August 1, 2022 at 12:46 am

    Extending deepest condolences.

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    Lorraine Wyder says
    August 1, 2022 at 11:03 am

    Please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. I will definitely miss seeing and talking to Phoebe at Saturday masses. You always knew she would speak her mind and never hide her opinion or sugarcoat it, which I truly enjoyed listening to. Phoebe touched many hearts and she may be gone, but definitely not forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. 🙏 Lorraine and Rick Wyder

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    Lynn McMillan says
    August 3, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    We had new neighbours when move in when I was 4 and I found a 2 great friends and an extra set of parents. Loved Phoebe and Mike we were so lucky to have them there for us. Phoebe was funny and always spoke her mind. I am so sorry Charlene and Kim for your loss. I have a lifetime of precious memories of time spent with all of you. Much love always

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    P.J. Fortin says
    August 5, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    Dear Kim, Charlene and family…
    Thinking of you and remembering your great mom. Memories of Phoebe and Auntie Hellen always on the go…getting up to something:), friendship like their’s was wonderful to witness. Sending you my deepest sympathy. P.J. Fortin

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    Jodie Leonzio says
    August 8, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    My sincere condolences to all the families. Jodie Leonzio

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    Lorri Speiran says
    August 14, 2022 at 9:21 am

    Dear Kimmy and Charlene and families. I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Phoebe’s passing, as we had just talked soon before. I was so happy to reconnect with her and share some laughs about our Dryden years and how the families were all together for Christmas and baseball and curling and so on. We shared a lot of wonderful times and those are what I will always hold close to my heart, along with the special people who became our home away from home. Fly high Aunt Phoebe and dance with Uncle Mike and my parents like you did at all the dances. Love you all Love Lorri.

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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the DRHC Oncology Department, P.O. Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6.

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