Alexander Dinwoodie Obituary

DINWOODIE, ALEXANDER 65, of Castlerock Drive, Charlestown passed away at home on October 2, 2007 of Diabetes complications. He was a long time Golf course Superintendent in Rhode Island.

He was the husband of Anne (Budlong) Dinwoodie. He was born August 19, 1942 in Bradford,RI, the son of the late Alexander and Ruth (White) Dinwoodie.

He is survived by his son John and wife Jane (Underhill) of North Kingstown, daughter Ellen and husband Peter Santagata of Exeter,RI and two special grandchildren Ryan and Malana Sanatagata. He is also survived by two sisters Ruth Hamelin and Edith Clauson of West Warwick,RI and a brother Vernon. He was predeceased by brothers Robert, James and John. Mr. Dinwoodie was an avid card player. A long time member and past board member of the American Cribbage Congress. He traveled all over the US playing in tournaments. He was a member of Grassroots Club #168 and Manchester Lodge Pitch Tournaments. He was a past Secretary for the RI Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. A twice Past Master of Washington Lodge #5 F &AM of North Kingstown RI, a current member of Charity Lodge #23 F & AM of Kenyon RI. He was a twice recipient of Mason of the Year of Charity Lodge and a very proud recipient of the Grand Lodge of RIs Meritorious Service Award. He was also a member of Unity Chapter #12 Royal Arch and The Masonic Veterans Assoc of RI.

Mr. Dinwoodie has donated his body to Brown Medical School. There will be a gathering of his friends and relatives at Charity Lodge, So County Trail (Rt.2) Kenyon RI on Saturday October 6, 2007 from 1 to 4 PM. A Masonic Memorial Service will follow at 4 PM in the Lodge Room. In lieu of flowers donations made be made in his name to Charity Lodge, Scholarship Fund, c/o Carl Richard, PO Box 8, Shannock RI 02875 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, South Office, 143 Main St, Wakefield RI 02879.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 5, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Dinwoodie

14 Entries

Ellen Santagata

October 15, 2007

Thank you all so much for your kind words and messages of sympathy. Thank you to Charity Lodge (and the Richards) for being so supportive and hosting (it seemed) 200 people at his memorial. Thank you to my Aunt Fran for coming from Florida to support my mother so often. Most of all, thank you to my Mother for being such a devoted wife and taking such good care of him! (Did you know she gave him a kidney?)

We take immense comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. He's surely at peace now, playing cards, telling jokes, checking out all your golf courses, and watching over his grand kids - and grand dogs! I will try to live by his example - live life, be the best I can be, travel as much as my budget will allow, respect my family, be a good friend, and don't take myself too seriously!

With much appreciation,

Ellen (Dinwoodie) Santagata

October 10, 2007

Dear Anne & Family:

So Very Sorry Joe & I were out of town when Al passed away!

Matthew gave us the message when we returned home.

Joe always enjoyed time spent with Al, sharing stories and memories, and whenever we were all together it was a good time.

Please know our prayer's and thoughts are with you and family.

Joe & Jean Ray

Jean Heinemann

October 9, 2007

Dear Ann,
I enjoyed playing cribbage with Al. He was funny and kind at the same time. I know RJ will miss him also.
We were sorry we could not attend the memorial service.

October 7, 2007

To the Dinwoodie family: I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. Working with him at Quidnessett was some of the best times I have ever had at work. A good friend who I will miss, but never forget.
Ron Wallace

Dineen (Belanger) Whittaker

October 7, 2007

Dear Anne, Ellen, John and families...

The hearts of my family go out to those of yours. You and your families have always been so wonderful to me and my daughters and have been a blessing in our lives. If there is one thing we can all be thankful for, is that "Uncle Al's" spirit will no longer be held back by the limitations of his body. He will continue to live on through Ryan and Malana and everyone else who loved him!

xoxoxoxo
Dineen, Megan and Jamie (Shearer)

ed wood

October 6, 2007

Wish i could be there to say bye to a great man, you will be greatly missed.

Dennis Geary

October 6, 2007

Al was a good friend of mine. I've known him since we were teenagers. He will be missed.

Liz & Tina Lindner & Hicks

October 5, 2007

Auntie Anne, Ellen and Johnny,
I'm so sorry about Uncle Alex but now he can be at peace, free from pain and keep an eye on all of us along with God and his angels. He has always had a special place in our hearts and he will continue to be there always. Love to you all.

Harry & Frances Alcorn

October 5, 2007

Dear Anne, John & Ellen
Our hearts go out to all of you. We loved Alex as our own brother. will never forget the hours spent with all of you. Love, Aunt Fran & Uncle Allen

Gail A. Fitzgerald

October 5, 2007

To the Dinwoodie Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Al, he was a wonderful person. I worked with Al at the Town Hall in North Kingstown. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.Sincerely Jack & Gail

Steve Martin

October 5, 2007

My sincere condolences to Al's family and friends, he was a lovable guy.

Roger Williams

October 5, 2007

Our deepest sympathies in behalf of the Dinwoodie Family.Roger Williams,former member of East Greenwich Golf and Countru Club,and his wife Isaura.

Dave, Debbie, David & Courtney Creta ~ Woodland Greens G.C.

October 5, 2007

Anne, John, & Ellen,
The "Woodland Greens" Golfing Community is saddened with the loss of a great man, and good friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

Hank Sponik

October 4, 2007

Al will be sadly missed,as a fellow
golf course superdent and a great
human being.

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