1941 – 2012
Quinebaug – Richard “Dav” Davignon, 71, of Linda Lane, died Friday, June 08, 2012 in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of Ann (Fitzgibbons) Davignon for 51 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Vaillant) Davignon.
Mr. Davignon worked at Wycoff Steel in Putnam for 20 years and for Cranston Printworks in Webster, MA retiring in 1998. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a life member of the Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club. He loved golf and played regularly at the Woodstock Golf Course.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his son, Richard M. Davignon and his fiancé Cathleen Seraphin of Quinebaug; his sister Theresa Perrault of Westfield, MA; and his grandson, Ryan Davignon.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Richard’s family from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in West Thompson Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Mario Tristany
Sorry for your loss. I met Dav a couple of years ago through a mutual friend at the Putnam Price Chopper morning coffee get together. I enjoyed talking about firearms with Dav as it is a pashion that we both shared.
May the Perpetual Light of Our Lord Jesus Christ Shine Upon Dav Forever.
Respectfully,
Mario Tristany
Carol Vaillant Hade
So sorry to hear about Dickie, Ann. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We had some good times growing up together in Mechanicsville.
Carol
Jim & Debra{Martin} Janik
Dear Ann ,Ryan and Rick….I am so sorry for ur loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything i can do please let me know. Ann…your a strong woman, you will make it through this! Rick…be there for our son…you both are going to need each other more now then you ever did . Ryan…Be strong..i know you can..if you need me for anything, call me,.and Ilove you very much!
Richard Jolda
Mrs Davignon and family,
Was very surprised and dismayed to hear of Dav’s passing this weekend.
Used to shoot trap with your husband at Valley Springs and was wondering how he was a couple of weeks ago and very sorry that I didn’t make contact with him.
Had always been amazed at the recall of many stories he told at the club. Also his love of Doowap bands at the casinos and his knowledge of coins and collecting.
Was always amazed at his affinity for golf even with his medical issues.
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on your loss,
Rich Jolda
Jim Philllips
I am shocked and dismayed to learn of Dav’s passing. He was a great source of amusement and knew way too much trivia. I enjoyed working with Dav for several years at CPW and challenging him to see who could finish the daily cryptoquote first. We had a good time with that and I stil think of him when I do them.