Donald W. Dickinson

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Walter J. Kent Funeral Home - Elmira

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Elmira, New York

Donald Dickinson Obituary

DICKINSON, Donald W.
Age 82 of Elmira, NY. He was born April 3, 1926 in Wellsboro, PA, son of the late Ezra and Alta May (Patrick) Dickinson. He passed away Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife and companion, Mary Nickerson. Children and their spouses are: Steven and Mary Dickinson, Pamela and Mark Bellamy, all of Marietta, GA, David Hugh and Pamela Dickinson of Luthersville, GA, Michelle and David Mathews of Lawrenceville, GA, Theodore and Cindy Nickerson of Harrisburg, NC, Pamela and Tim Newton of Pine City, NY. Grandchildren are: Rebecca Dickinson, Justin Mathews, Patrick Mathews, Andrew Dickinson, Autumn Dickinson; Sulei Labreck, Sergeant Major Thomas Downs, US Army, Todd Downs, Scott Downs, Katie Yarder, Jamie Nickerson, Jenna Nickerson and Elley Newton; sister and brother-in-law, Letha and Ernest Teed reside in Morris Run, PA. Donald was predeceased by his grandson, Benjamin Newton. He was a member of the former Centenary United Methodist Church and now a member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church. Donald retired from MetLife, was a veteran of WWII, and was a former member of the V.F.W., American Legion and the Elmira Eagles. He was a member of the Mark Twain Barbershop Chorus for 37 years. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, September 4th from 2 to 4 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Friday, September 5th at 1 p.m. Rev. Michael Weeden will officiate. Committal service and interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Fitzsimmons Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Donald through donations to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Cardiovascular Unit, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14901.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Sep. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Dickinson

9 Entries

sue (mathews)galpin

September 4, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to all of you.I hope the poem will help ease your pain knowing that he is no longer in pain himself.I know he will be missed,but always remember that he will live on in your hearts and your memories of him will last forever.

sue (mathews)Galpin

September 4, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Karen Kunicky-Vasicek

September 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time

Nancy Kucharski

September 3, 2008

Please know you are all in my prayers. Pam (Wamo), Shelly, Steve.....my arms are around you.

The Good Nance

GLEN MALLETTE SR

September 3, 2008

MARY
DON ANDI SHARED THE SAME BIRTHDAY AND MANY YEARS AT MET.IWILL REALY MISS HIM AS I KNOW MANY WILL.GOD BLESS YOU MARY,AND I'LL KEEPMIN TOUCH.
GLEN M

Kathy O'Herron

September 3, 2008

Dear Mary & All,
I'm so sorry to read about Don's passing. Some of the Happiest days of Dave's and my life were spent with Don. May your hearts be filled with wonderful and happy memories as you celebrate a life well-lived. You are in my thoughts and prayers.I'm in Rochester and won't be able to come to the wake.
Love & Prayers,

Teresa Mandell

September 3, 2008

Dear Dickinson Family,
My sincere condolences to you all, remember all the good times on Herrick Street

Judy Merrill

September 3, 2008

Mary,

I was so sorry to hear about Don.
My thoughts are with you. You took wonderful care of Don. He had such a humorous personality.
My condolences to the whole family.

Dave and Cathy (Mandell) Campbell

September 3, 2008

Deareast Dickinson Family

Remembering with you...
...the life of someone so dear.

With Sincerest Sympathy
Our hearts and prayers are with you

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