John Edgar Biggerstaff's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2026 in Suffield, Connecticut

John Edgar Biggerstaff

October 3, 1936 - May 17, 2026 (89 years old)

Suffield, Connecticut

John Edgar Biggerstaff's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2026 in Suffield, Connecticut

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John Edgar Biggerstaff

October 3, 1936 - May 17, 2026 (89 years old)

Suffield, Connecticut

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John Edgar Biggerstaff Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Edgar Biggerstaff of Suffield, Connecticut, who passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Edgar Biggerstaff to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John W. Biggerstaff and Marion Harlow Biggerstaff; his daughter Lynn Marie; his sisters, Elizabeth Silkey and Carol Griffin; and his brothers-in-law, Rudy, Carl and Andy Jackobek.

He is survived by: his wife Louise Jackobek; his daughters, Jane Ertel (Barry) of Bethel, VT and Linda Keyes (Andrew Bissland) of Castle Rock, CO; his grandchildren, Daniel Ertel (Rachel) and Mariah Merriam (Chris); his great grandchild Sophia; his stepson Eric Lees (Tracy); his stepgrandsons, Stephen and Mathew; his sister Janice Gowdy (Willard) of Rocky Hill; his siblings-in-law, Harrison Griffin, Lynne Jackobek and Ann Jackobek; Mellisa DeGray. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Memorial Donations may be made to Shriners Children's New England: Office of Philanthropy: 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104; www.shrinerschildrens.orgServiceSaturday, May 23, 2026 10:00 amWest Suffield Congregational Church1408 Mountain Road WEST SUFFIELD, CT 06093.

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Fri

May 22

Visitation

Heritage Funeral Home
1240 Mountain Rd, West Suffield, CT 06093

Fri

May 22

Masonic service

Heritage Funeral Home
1240 Mountain Rd, West Suffield, CT 06093

Sat

May 23

Funeral service

West Suffield Congregational Church
1408 Mountain Rd, West Suffield, CT 06093

Sat

May 23

Burial

Zion Hill Cemetery
520 Zion St, Hartford, CT 06106

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