Passed away in Victoria, BC on August 20, 2012. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta on February 20, 1941. Predeceased by his parents, Florence and Henry Carrigan. Survived by his daughter, Christine Beegan (Rory); son, Ryan (Denisa); grandson, Elijah Beegan; sisters, Maurya Miska (Frank), Joanna Istvanffy (Michael), Cathy Block (Duane); brothers, Darrell (Joan), Kevin (Florence) and many other family and friends. Sean was an RCN Pilot. In civilian life, he became an accountant who was a senior manager in the aviation industry. Sean was a dedicated family man who will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Memorial donations may be made in Sean’s name to VIHA Hospital Foundation dedicated to Coronary Care Unit,
http://www.victoriahf.ca/pages/donate-now.php
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 4040 Nelthorpe Street in Victoria on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Drew Barnes, CF(ret'd)
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Michael Pinfold RCN,CF (ret'd) To the Carrigan family:
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Sean was a squadron mate in VS880 and shipmate in BONAVENTURE. He was a competent pilot and always a gentleman with a subtle sense of humour.
He will be remembered.
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George Plawski To the Carrigan family.
I join with you in your time of grief.
Sean was a squadron mate in VS880 all those years ago, yet I remember him fondly and sincerely mourn his passing.
With best wishes, George.
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Jack and Judy Ford To the Carrigan family,
So sorry to hear of Sean’s sudden passing. We shared the Venture experience together as well as the thrill of flying from the mighty BONAVENTURE so very long ago. He was a good friend and an excellent pilot. He will be sadly missed.
To Christine and Ryan, please accept our sincere condolences.
Jack and Judy Ford
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Cdr(P) John Kinross. Kennedy, RCN Ret'd Very sad to hear of Sean’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Knew him from his Cadet days – real gentleman with a great sense of humour. He was a fine officer. He will be sorely missed from our midst.
John Kinross Kennedy, Cdr(P), RCN Ret’d
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Errol Collins To the Carrigan family,
Christine and Ryan, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with your Dad at MarpacHQ Plans from 1981/82.
Sean used to invite me to many a “Home Brew” on Friday afternoons. Many fine memories. I will miss him.
My sympathies to you.Errol Collins RCN (Ret’d) Ottawa
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ted Kelly All who shared time with Sean at Venture or in his subsequent life will be very saddened to learn of Sean’s passing. He was a great ship mate and a very fine person who will be fondly remembered. My sincere condolences
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Tom Girling To the Carrigan family,
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Sean’s passing. I have many fond memories of going to Edmonton and Sean, being 3 years older than me still taking the time to put me on the handlebars of his bike and ride through the river valley and south Edmonton. The short cuts were many and the hills steep! They were great memories. More recently we had several opportunities to get together while we were both working in Whitecourt.
Thinking of you and offering sympathy and prayers at this time. May memories of happy times give you comfort as you grieve Sean’s passing.
With love
Tom and Betty
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Max and Christine DeLong We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Sean.
We were friends for over forty years from early military days to the present. He was like a second father to our children especially our daughter, Kathy. When he came to visit, it was just like family coming home. Our deepest condolences to Christine and Ryan. We may not be able to be there in person right now, but our hearts are with you.
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Jeannine Istvanffy Christine and Ryan, we’re so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Much love to all during this difficult time.
Take care, Jeannine and Kieran
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Bud Jardine So sorry to hear about Sean: a fellow Venture grad. , naval friend and aviating colleague. Always the Officer & Gentleman.
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Pam & Roger Jones Dear Cathy and Duane, so sorry to hear of the passing of Sean whom we met on two occasions, a fun loving gentleman,Love Pam and Roger.
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Jane Miska We enjoyed many great conversations with Uncle Sean when he used to come and visit with Grandma in Edmonton. He was a lovely man with a gentle and kind soul. He will be truly missed. Sending all our love and sincere condolences to the entire Carrigan family. Love, Jane, Gord, Sarah, and Chloe Miska
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John Gergely Our condolences Chrissy and Ryan. Sean was an amazing man. Sean has taught me many thing in my life that have made me a better man and pilot. It was an honor and privilege know you.
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Elizabeth Lock You are in my thoughts and prayers Christine. May you find peace and strength in the days ahead.
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Krista Beegan We haven’t had a change to hug you yet but we sure want too !!!
We are so sorry for your loss Christine and we know you were looking forward to having Sean close again. He had so much living yet to do. We are very glad we got to spend some time with him at Christmas also. Hugs to you, rory and elijah.
My sincere condolences to Seans Family, loved ones and Friends.
I was saddened to hear of Sean’s passing, I saw him in Red Deer this past summer, never crossed my mind that would be the last time. A true gentlemen. He along with his smile and humour will be missed.
Once again my condolences and best wished to his family.