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Blanche F. Gavigan of Waukegan A Mass for Blanche F. Gavigan, 88, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, at St. Anastasia Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan. Interment will be in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home, 408 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Born March 6, 1918, in Wauconda, she passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Blanche was an inspiration to four generations, and an unbelievable gift to her five children, 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Despite her many challenges in life, Blanche was the bond and the strength of her family. She approached life with an unbelievable faith and positive attitude in the most difficult circumstances. Her favorite hobbies included dancing in her younger days, laughing in all situations and spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo and listening to Ron Santo rant about the misfortune of the Chicago Cubs. However, there is little doubt that her favorite pastime was talking about her family with anybody who was willing to listen. She was an advisor, a confidant and the center of her family's universe. She will be impossible to replace. When those who knew her best think back about her, a smile will come to their face. All of this who were touched by her humor and kindness realized immediately they were in the presence of someone special. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family and her memory will live in their hearts forever. Blanche was a member of St. Anastasia Parish and the Anastasians. She had worked as a civil service supervisor at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, retiring with 30 years of service. She is survived by her children, Patrick (Bernadette) Gavigan of Allentown, Pa., Nancy (James) LeMieux of Waukegan, Peggy (Bob) Asma of Winthrop Harbor, Mary Jen (the late Ned) Fisher of Waukegan and Mike (Kim) Gavigan of Algonquin; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and her devoted caregiver, Ule. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1979; grandson, Thomas Gavigan; her parents, Harry and Nellie (nee Tiffany) Bristol; brothers, Lawrence and Russell Bristol; and sister, Genevieve Osmond. Those wishing to make a donation in Blanche's memory may make them of St. Anastasia Church or School. For information, 847-623-0495.
Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 8/4/2006.
1 Harry Bristol
Nellie Tiffany
2 Lawrence Bristol
2 Russell Bristol
2 Genevieve Osmond
2 Blanche F. Bristol b. Born March 6, 1918, in Wauconda, IL, d. Aug. 2, 2006, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.
William Gavigan
3 Patrick (Bernadette) Gavigan of Allentown, Pa.
3 Nancy (James) LeMieux of Waukegan, IL
3 Peggy (Bob) Asma of Winthrop Harbor, IL
3 Mary Jen (the late Ned) Fisher of Waukegan, IL
3 Mike (Kim) Gavigan of Algonquin
In the 1920 United States Federal Census, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1920
(City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year BirthPlace Race Relation
Harry L Bristol Nellie L Wauconda, Lake, Illinois abt 1891 Illinois White Head
Nellie L Bristol Harry L Wauconda, Lake, Illinois abt 1894 Illinois White Wife
Laurence F Bristol Harry L, Nellie L Wauconda, Lake, Illinois abt 1915 Illinois White Son
Russell A Bristol Harry L, Nellie L Wauconda, Lake, Illinois abt 1916 Illinois White Son
Blanche F Bristol Harry L, Nellie L Wauconda, Lake, Illinois abt 1918 Illinois White Daughter
Household Members: Name Age
Harry L Bristol 29
Nellie L Bristol 26
Laurence F Bristol 5
Russell A Bristol 3 6/12
Blanche F Bristol 1 6/12
In the 1930 United States Federal Census, I found:
Name Parent or Spouse Names Home in 1930
(City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year BirthPlace Relation
Harry Bristol Nellie North Chicago, Lake, IL abt 1891 Illinois Head
Nellie Bristol Harry North Chicago, Lake, IL abt 1892 Wife
Lawrence Bristol Harry, Nellie North Chicago, Lake, IL abt 1915 Son
Russell Bristol Harry, Nellie North Chicago, Lake, IL abt 1916 Son
Blanche Bristol Harry, Nellie North Chicago, Lake, IL abt 1918 Daughter
Genevieve Bristol Harry, Nellie North Chicago, Lake, IL abt 1921 Daughter
Household Members: Name Age
Harry Bristol 39
Nellie Bristol 38
Lawrence Bristol 15
Russell Bristol 14
Blanche Bristol 12
Genevieve Bristol 9
In the Social Security Death Index, I found:
Name: William Gavigan
SSN: 331-10-8715
Last Residence: 60085 Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United States of America
Born: 5 Oct 1918
Last Benefit: 60085 Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United States of America
Died: Jan 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951 )
In the 1920 United States Federal Census, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1920
(City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year BirthPlace Race Relation
William L Gavgin Margaret Lake Forest Ward 3, Lake, Illinois abt 1888 Illinois White Head
Margaret Gavgin William L Lake Forest Ward 3, Lake, Illinois abt 1892 Ireland White Wife
William J Gavgin William L, Margaret Lake Forest Ward 3, Lake, Illinois abt 1918 Illinois White Son
Esther Freeborn Lake Forest Ward 3, Lake, Illinois abt 1899 Ohio White Roomer
Household Members: Name Age
William L Gavgin 32
Margaret Gavgin 28
William J Gavgin 1 1/12
Esther Freeborn 21
In the 1930 United States Federal Census, I found:
Name Parent or Spouse Names Home in 1930
(City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year BirthPlace Relation
William Gairgan Margaret L Waukegan, Lake, IL abt 1891 Illinois Head
Margaret L Gairgan William Waukegan, Lake, IL abt 1892 Wife
William J Gairgan William, Margaret L Waukegan, Lake, IL abt 1919 Son
Household Members: Name Age
William Gairgan 39
Margaret L Gairgan 38
William J Gairgan 11
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