Mr. Aubrey C. Digdon 1923 - 2004 MIRAMICHI, NB - Mr. Aubrey Clarence Digdon, husband of Barbara Digdon, of Marven Street, Miramichi, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Saturday, September 4, 2004, at the age of 80. Born in Half Island Cove, N.S., he was the son of the late George and Bella (Hendsbee) Digdon. He was a former employee and manager of the Agnew Surpass Shoe Store, in Bathurst and was the founder and President of Digdon's Shoe Store, in the former Town of Chatham. He was an adherent of St. Andrews United Church, Miramichi, a former member of both the Bathurst and Chatham Lions Clubs, a former member of both the Chatham and Newcastle Curling Clubs, a member of the Miramichi Golf and Country Club, a former member of the Canadian Power Squadron, a member of Branch #3, Royal Canadian Legion, Miramichi. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Canadian Army in Italy, France, Holland and Germany. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Manning; four daughters, Debi Fitzpatrick and her husband, Tom of Falmouth, N.S., Dr. Nancy Digdon and her husband, Dr. Michael Dawson, of Edmonton, Alberta, Heather Digdon and her husband, Dr. Ray Torres of Columbia, South Carolina, USA, Janet Noye and her husband, Gordie, of St. Catherine, P.E.; one son, Robert Digdon and his wife, Cheryl, of Fredericton; nine grandchildren, Melissa and Andrew Fitzpatrick, Michele and Christopher Dawson, Madineo and Anna Torres, Sarah and Robin Noye, and William Digdon; two sisters, Ruby Pelley, of Antigonish, N.S. and Hilda Groen, of Kingston, ON; one brother, Clayton Digdon (Agatha), of Guysborough, N.S.; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one grandchild, Erin Noye and a brother, Emery Digdon. Visiting will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, on Sunday evening, from 7 to 9 pm and Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held from St. Andrews United Church on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. Charlene Maguire. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Miramichi. Please note, members of Branch #3, Royal Canadian Legion are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:30 pm for a Veterans Service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Palliative Care Unit of the Miramichi Regional Hospital, St. Andrews United Church, or the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, Miramichi, telephone 773-3492. www.adamsfh.ca