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.
