Charles Hopkins ⁸ BIGELOW

East Brookfield Cemetery; East Brookfield, Orange County, VT

Children of Charles H. and Louisa (Lyman) Bigelow:

15326.1621t    Charles Abner, b 02 May 1876; d 04 May 1965; m (1) 02 May 1896 Edith Peck. (2)18 Feb 1903 Mary Goodrich; res. MA, VT and WA; 4 children.
 

15326.1622t    Louis Lyman, b 26 May 1878; d 11 Jan 1962 Barre, VT; m 04 Sept 1907 Brookfield, Edith L. Edson; res. Worcester, MA; 2 children.
 

15326.1623t    Arthur Garfield, b 15 Dec 1880; d 28 March 1958 New Brunswick, NJ; m (1) 14 May 1902 Mabel Washburn; m (2) 05 June 1921 Ruby Boynton; 3 sons, (see below)

Sources:
Bigelow Family Genealogy Vol II , p 347;
Research by Bigelow Society historian/genealogist; correspondence with descendants.
Note:
Query History.com
Charles A. Bigelow
Author: Leah Allen < rosal1968@hotmail.com
Date: 10 Aug 2002 6:04 PM GMT
  I am looking for information on Charles A. Bigelow, born in Northborough, MA sometime around 1856-1887. Any help you could give me on this would be appreciated. He was married to Mary Goodrich.

15326.1623t    Arthur Garfield, b 15 Dec 1880; d 28 March 1958 New Brunswick, NJ; m (1) 14 May 1902 Mabel Washburn, (b 03 Aug 1878 Waltham, Addison County, VT; d 25 Oct 1903 (aged 25) Brookfield); m (2) 05 June 1921 Ruby Mae Boynton; ( b 29 Feb 1888 West Brookfield; d  07 Feb 1955 (aged 66) New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ)

Arthur and Mabel or Ruby had 3 sons? Bigelow Society has information on one:

Arthur Garfield Bigelow, Jr., b 06 Jan 1923 East Brookfield, Orange County, VT; d 04 Jan 2011 (aged 87) Northfield, Washington County, VT; m Dorothy Christine Bartlett (b 25 Jul 1922 Barre, Washington County, VT; d 12 Feb 2009 (aged 86) Berlin, Washington County, VT);
We have records of 5 children:
   a. Doris Elaine Bigelow, b 16 Apr 1946 Barre, VT; d ____ ;
   b. Cynthia Jane Bigelow, b 12 Apr 1947 Barre, VT; d ____ ;
   c. Mary Louise Bigelow, b 29 Jan 1950 Barre, VT; d 22 Aug 2021 Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA (see below); m (1) 1984 Robert Wayne “Bob” Henderson ( b 14 Dec 1942 Virginia; d 06 Jan 1991 Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA; m (2) 22 Jun 1997 Michael William “Mike” Weaver (1954 -2022)(see below)
   d. Arthur Clarence Bigelow, b 29 Jul 1958 Randolph, Orange Co., Vermont ; d ____ ;
   e. Timothy Allen Bigelow, b 07 Aug 1960 Randolph, Orange Co., Vermont ; d ____ ;

Obituary for:
Mary Louise (Bigelow) Henderson, age 71, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Randolph, VT, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Mary was born on Sunday, January 29, 1950, in Barre, VT to the late Arthur Garfield Bigelow and Dorothy Christine (Bartlett) Bigelow. Mary was the widow of her first husband Robert "Bob" Wayne Henderson, whom she married in 1984, and who died on January 6, 1991.
    Mary's survivors include her husband of 24 years, Michael "Mike" William Weaver; her five children: Douglas "Doug" Dalby Henderson of York; Jeffrey "Jeff" Bartlett Henderson of Shiremanstown; Stacey Lynn Bluett and husband, Dave, of York; Kenneth "Kenny" Michael Weaver of Akron; Daniel Prescott Weaver and wife, Rebecca, of Somerset; her five precious grandchildren: David Michael Bluett, Jonathan Michael Bluett, Maddox Anthony Weaver, Crosby Havoc Weaver; Bennett Avery Weaver; her four siblings: Doris Graves of Randolph, VT; Cynthia Batten and husband, Les, of Londonderry, VT; Timothy Bigelow of Randolph Center, VT; Arthur "Larry" Bigelow of Albany, NY; several nieces and nephews; her beloved canines, Sophie and Maggie; and her beloved felines: Bear and Annie.
    All are welcome to join Mary's family at her gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the service beginning at 3:30 p.m., all at Road to Emmaus Church, 5050 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, with the Reverend Wayne Lowe officiating. Mary's family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at her church immediately following the service.
Cremation was private.
    Contributions in celebration of Mary's life can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, 900 Arlington Avenue, Suite 134A, Harrisburg, PA 17109 and at www.KFCP.org/Donate/.
    Mary's family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Mary's full obituary, view her memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Louise (Bigelow) Henderson, please visit our floral store.

Mike Weaver obituary:
Michael "Mike" "Popsie" William Weaver, age 67, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Michael was born on Sunday, October 17, 1954, in Harrisburg to the late Russell Kenneth Weaver and Lois Evalyn (Swavely) Weaver. Michael was the widower of Mary Louise (Bigelow) Henderson, whom he married on June 22, 1997, and who died on August 22, 2021. In addition to his parents and wife, Michael is preceded in death by his brother, R. David Weaver.
    Michael's survivors include his five children: Stacey Lynn Bluett and her husband, Dave, of York; Douglas "Doug" Dalby Henderson of York; Kenneth "Kenny" Michael Weaver of Akron; Jeffrey "Jeff" Bartlett Henderson of Harrisburg; Daniel "Dan" Prescott Weaver and his wife, Rebecca, of Somerset; his five grandchildren: David Michael Bluett, Jonathan Edward Bluett, Maddox Anthony Weaver, Crosby Havoc Weaver, Bennett Avery Weaver; his three siblings: Henry "Hank" Weaver and his wife, Margaret "Peggy", of Harrisburg; Lois "Sue" Lagana and her husband, Donald "Donnie", of Chesapeake, VA; Judy Neumayer and her husband, David "Dave", of Enola; 35 nieces and nephews; his two beloved canine companions: Sophie and Maggie; and his two beloved feline companions: Bear and Annie.
    Mike graduated from Camp Hill High School as part of the class of 1973. He served in the United States Air Force after high school and was stationed at the Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Senior Airman in 1977. He earned his Associate of Applied Sciences, Architectural Technology Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College in 1992.
    Throughout his life, Mike had varied careers. He worked for several years as a carpenter and contractor with Hakes' Homes. Through his entrepreneurial spirit, he also founded several businesses, including Weaver and Henderson Publishing and ran his own food truck. He was also the Mayor of Shiremanstown and was the author of multiple books.
    Mike's passions included many hobbies and activities. He explored the arts through the design and creation of pysanky eggs. Mike was also a diehard fan of the Philadelphia Phillies his entire life, with the Phillies current playoff run being something for him to look forward to through his final days. He also proudly served as the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 52 for a number of years. Ever the historical mind, Mike helped to get a Pennsylvania Historical Marker placed at the John Rupp House in Mechanicsburg, was a Civil War Re-enactor with Thompson's Independent Battery C, PA Volunteers, and, along with his wife Mary, helped to establish the Shiremanstown Historical Society.
    Mike was a member of Road to Emmaus Presbyterian Church at 5050 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg where he was active in bible studies.
Mike passionately loved his family and was, above all else, a loving, dedicated, and supportive husband and father. Mike remained involved with his children; he enjoyed coaching and watching them and his grandchildren play sports.
    Mike's service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once his family has finalized arrangements. Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of three of Mike's favorite charitable organizations: Road to Emmaus Church (5050 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112), VFW Post 7530 (4545 Westport Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055), or the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).
Michael's family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Michael's full obituary, view his memorial video, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

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