Photo courtesy of Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton
Groton, Connecticut
Sep 17, 1954 – May 24, 2024
Dewey Byron Kingston III, 69 of Groton, passed away peacefully on Friday May 24, 2024, with his loving wife by his side in their vacation home, that he so loved, in Milford, PA. Dewey was born September 17, 1954, in Port Jervis, NY. to Dewey Byron Kingston II and Dolores Somner. He married Gail Lovett Kingston, she survives him.
Dewey served proudly in the USN Submarine Force on numerous boats for twenty years and was the recipient of countless awards. The last boat he served on was the USS Hartford of which he was a plank owner. Dewey then continued to support the submarine force as a military contractor and served worldwide for over 18 years.
Dewey was a devout Catholic and served as a Eucharistic Minister on the boats and in the military parish. His greatest joy was being a dad and pop pop. He was a master carpenter, building anything from houses to grandkids tree houses and always willing and happy to help others. Dewey was the kindest, loving person that never had a bad word to say about anyone. We will all deeply miss seeing pop pop in his workshop or playing his guitar.
Besides his devoted wife Gail, he is survived by his children Hope Cahoon and her husband Casey, Timothy Kingston and his wife Loni, Amanda Kingston, Eric Kingston and 8 grandchildren: Cole, Cameron, Paige, Noah, Ireland, Chloey, Gabrielle and Ryder.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00am Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 213 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. A private interment with military honors will be in Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dewey’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite #300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate .
Read MoreOne. Of the nicest men I´ve ever had the pleasure to serve with while in the US Navy; his quiet reserve was a calming force during the days underway; Dewey May you rest in peace
Christopher Bosselman
June 16, 2024
Dr. Kingston: We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Nancy, Bill and Lila George
Nancy George
June 08, 2024 | Other
Dr. Kingston we pray for you and your family during this time of change. May your memories bring you joy not sadness and allow God to strengthen you on this journey. Praying for your husband´s eternal rest. Blessings, Deacon Doug and Cathy Hoffman
Catherine Hoffman
June 06, 2024 | Other
Gail and family I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless you all.
Ellen Post
June 04, 2024 | School
Dr Kingston So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely The Loughlin family Farrell, Lori and Kerri
Lori Loughlin
June 04, 2024
Gail and family, I am so sorry for this deep loss. Saying prayers for healing of heart during this difficult time. Deepest condolences, Laura Conroy
Laura Conroy
June 03, 2024 | Friend
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my prayers for you and your family.
Mary Manes
June 03, 2024
Dear Dr. Kingston, My most sincere condolences to you and your wonderful family. Someone once said to me that at times like this, we can take some solace in the knowledge that Christianity is an Easter faith. Robert Welt
Robert Welt
June 03, 2024
Gail and family - we were truly saddened to hear of Dewey's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will certainly keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family.
Debbie Lau
May 31, 2024 | Groton, CT | Friend
