C. Alan Bigelow

Alan was born July 25, 1934 in Colchester, VT, the son of the late Charles and Harriett (Loring) Bigelow.

He married Kay Dawn (Gaylord) April 18, 1954 in East Brookfield, VT. She survives him.

He served in the United States Navy for 30 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer.

Alan had a love for music, and especially loved playing the drums. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He also loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his wife Kay, he is survived by his children Steven A. Bigelow and wife Maria, Cristi Biddlecome, Terry Tatum and husband Charles, P. Jay Bigelow and wife Jean, brother Bruce Bigelow and wife Nirav and their son Vivic, grandchildren Jamie, Shelby, Danny, Joel, Giana, Aimee, Nicolette, Shelly, Angela, Chad and Kim, and by 9 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son in law Jesse Biddlecome.

A memorial service will be held at the Montville Union Baptist Church on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 1 pm. Burial will be private and the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St. Norwich CT 06360 or to the Montville Union Baptist Church, 279 Rte 163 Montville CT 06353.

To leave an online condolence for Alan’s family, please visit his memorial at www.montvillefuneralhome.com

The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Rte 32, Montville, is entrusted with arrangements.