Obituary of Christopher William Lanigan

LANIGAN, Christopher March 11, 1932 - May 7, 2022 Passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on May 7, 2022. Chris was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son of Francis and Annie Lanigan (Hodgin). He graduated from St. Vincent's Boys High School and moved to Windsor to attend the Ford Trade School, and graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Windsor. Chris worked at the Ford Casting Plant in Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Engineering, and Maintenance Control, and Section Supervisor in the Production Control Department. Chris was an active player in local baseball and hockey, including old timers hockey. Chris is predeceased by his loving wife Shirley Lanigan (Ferguson), daughter Katherine Chan and great-granddaughter Penelope Keith. He is survived by sister Ann O'Keefe, son James and wife Tamara and son-in-law Frank Chan. Chris was an incredible Grampy to four grandchildren, Aaron Chan, Jessica Chan, Lacey Lanigan-Keith and Laney McVeity, and six great-grandchildren, Frank, Marcel, Myles, Bryce, June and Annie. Grampy's memory will be held near to our hearts. Chris will be interred in a private ceremony at the Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Dougall) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca