After a short battle with cancer, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Saturday, August 13, 2016, Stephen Padraig Rigby, in his 50th year. Loving son of the late Stephen and Theresa Rigby. Dear brother of Deirdre and George (deceased) Babula, Toronto; Moire and Tony Balzan, Caledon; Sean, Bolton; Eithne, Ottawa; and predeceased by Liam, Cailin and Siobhan. Cherished uncle of Liam Babula; Cailin, Meaghan, Brighid, Alexa and Simon Phillips; Maire, Breandan, Anthony (deceased), Aidan, Connor and Kieran Balzan.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday evening 7 – 9 o’clock and on Thursday morning, August 18 from 9:30 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock.
Followed by cremation.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Krystyna
Dearest Pod…you will be truly missed…when I think of you a smile comes over my face cause you were one of a kind my friend… no more pain rest in peace Pod…condolences to the family
Jillian Phillips
What a shock to hear this news!! I had no idea Pod was even sick!! My deepest condolences to everyone in his family for this huge loss. I haven’t seen Pod in years but we did say the odd hello on facebook. I wish I could be there to share your grief. God Bless you Pod. Love Jill Phillips
Fab Seles
Pod, my dear friend you will be greatly missed!! Did not expect you to go so soon. You have always been part of our family and the girls will always miss their Uncle Pod. Thanks for all the moral support and for being my rock in stormy waters. I could not have asked for a better brother. God bless you my friend till we meet again start praying for me so I can make it upstairs lol . Oh Pod I am going to really miss you!! Xoxo Love Fab
Vanessa
My condolences go out to the family. Pod had a heart of gold. RIP Pod you will never be forgotten xo
Maurizio Marini & Family
Moire and family – our sincerest condolences on your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Pat Thibodeau (Breen)
Deepest sympathies to the Rigby family. Our warmest thoughts and prayers offered during such sad and difficult times. Much love from Christine Breen (Uncle Tom) and the entire Breen family,
Michael McMaster
We talked on Monday for almost 20 minutes . Can’t believe you passed on Saturday. I will miss you . My last words to you were , l love you brother and we’ll talk soon . didn’t expect that to be the last time we would ever talk .we will talk in the future .
Mike Gregory
I am very sad to hear Pod has gone.
I heard the news Sunday and I am still in shock..
Good by my friend.
Chis Vassallo
My condolences to Eithne and her family. I ran into Pod a while ago( before his illness), we reminisced about our high school days at Sacred Heart and caught up on other things. Pod was a great guy and will be sadly missed. RIP
ISABELLA PORTELLI
I am terribly shocked and saddened to hear of Pod’s passing. I had no idea Pod was even I’ll. My deepest sympathy and condolences to everyone in the family. I have not seen Pod for years,but though of him. I really wish I could be with you to share and convey my respect,but I am visiting family in Malta. RIP. Pod…..my thoughts and prayers are with you!!! I will be with you in spirit!!!
Love and prayers
ISABELLA PORTELLI
Tanya and Brian Muller (and the girls)
Life is way to short. You left you mark with those touched. You will be missed. Thanks for all your help over the years. PS. Please build the bar a little better till the rest of of reach the great upstairs.
Amanda Devlin
I am so sorry to hear of your loss; I didn’t even know Pod was sick. I am sending out love and prayers to the Rigby family, especially you Eithne.
My deepest condolences,
Amanda Devlin
Michael Galbraith
Dear Deirdre , my oh my , deepest condolences to you and all the family . Shocked to hear of Pods passing . I think of you all , Riverview days , with the fondest of memory . My thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to you all .