George Melvin Dingwell

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<p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"> </span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>George Dingwell </strong>passed peacefully away on June 13, 2017, on the Restorative Care Unit of the Corner Brook Long Term Care Centre, at the age of 93. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Dingwell (nee Case) in 2006, his parents Wesley and Mary Ann Dingwell, brothers and sisters Ray Dingwell, Lottie (Reg) Rigs, Bruce (Phyllis) Dingwell, Norma Lowe, Rosalie Holloway, Neil Dingwell, Christina "Teen" (Tom) Sweetapple, Elsa (Henry "Ned") Carpenter; brother-in-law, Rev. Guy (Eileen) Case; and sister-in-law Nellie (William) Shears. Leaving to mourn are: his children Tony (Pauline) Dingwell, Massey Drive and Carole (Ted) Felix, Arnprior, ON; his precious grandson Oliver Dingwell (Samantha Evans), Toronto, ON; brother-in-law Len Holloway, Corner Brook; sister-in-law Lily Dingwell, St. John’s; dear friend Alice Humphrey, Corner Brook; as well as a large circle of family and friends. George grew up on the family homestead in North Branch (Wesley), NL. He met and married his wife, Joyce, in Humbermouth in 1949. They moved to Port-aux-Basques in 1968, and returned to Corner Brook in 1980, where they spent many happy years together surrounded by family and friends. George had a long career with the Newfoundland Railway. He proudly served as a Gunner in the 166th Newfoundland Field Regiment during World War II, and was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was also a proud member of the Masonic Lodge. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Vonda Manuel, Stephanie Baldwin, Sarah Webster, Madonna Elford, and the staff of the Restorative Care Unit, for their compassionate, loving care over the many years. Visitation will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue, on Thursday, June 15 from 7-9pm, and on Friday, June 16 from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 17 at 2:00pm from First United Church, Park Street, with the Rev. John van Vliet officiating. Internment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or a donation can be made to a charity of one’s choice. </span></span></p>
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