Obituary of William Henry Bligdon

Peacefully at home on Sunday August 27th, 2017 at 12:05pm with family by his side.  Born February 11th, 1937 in Bournemouth, England.  Predeceased by his father F.H.C.J.  Bligdon (Christ Church ,England), his mother G.A. Dennett (Christ Church, England), his brother Derek Bligdon (Farringdon, England), and his sisters Bertha Creed (Marlow, England), Kathleen Leeson (Smiths Falls, On.) and Gwendoline Blanchette (Savannah, GA).

William will always be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews in Canada, England, and the U.S.A.

William leaves his wife Nina Bligdon.  His brother Bernard Bligdon (Rita).  His daughters Vanessa (Terry) Bernicky and Annette Thompson (John Kenny).  His grandchildren Mackenzie, Curtis, Jacob (Ashley), and Samantha.  His great grandson Dominik and step-great grandchildren Logan and Lillian.  His extended family Herman, Richard, Tamara, Austin and Owen.

Our hearts are full of sorrow, our lives are filled with memories, love laughter and thanks for all our blessings.  Many thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and PSW's of the; Ottawa General Hospital, the Smiths Falls Hospital, Saint Elizabeth and Community Care.  To his family, friends and Branch 95 Legion in Smiths Falls for their support.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, East, Smiths Falls on Friday, September 01, 2017 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm.  A funeral service will be held at the Lannin Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 02, 2017 at 11:00am.  A reception will follow the service at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95.  As expressions of sympathy donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95 would be greatly appreciated.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, Ontario.  Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca