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Dennis Dobie Obituary
AGE: 75 • Cherry Hill
Dennis C. Dobie, of Cherry Hill, NJ, age 75, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer, on July 15. Beloved husband of Ginny [nee Matthews] for 50 years. Devoted father of Susan Blackwell (Joseph) and Robert Dobie (Tracy). Dear brother of Jill Cowen (Joseph) and brother-in-law of Bernard Matthews (Eileen). Loving Pop-Pop of Katelyn, Megan, Lauren and Kyle. Caring uncle of Todd Heacock. Also survived by a niece and nephew, cousins and many devoted friends. Graduated Collingswood High School '59 and Drexel Evening College '69, enjoyed a career in mechanical engineering for over 50 years. He was a man of faith, who enjoyed reading the Bible, helping others, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was always proud to say he was a Marine and had a life-long passion for trains, especially his Lionels. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Creran Funeral Home, 400 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107(856-854-2846). A church service will be held the following morning at 10:30 AM at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 409 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in memory of Dennis can be made to support research led by Dr. Jon Christodouleas at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania and mailed to Penn Medical Development, Attn: Sheryl Garton, 3535 Market Street, Ste 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Please make your check payable to Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania - specify on bottom left for Dennis Dobie Memorial Fund. Thank you.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Dobie
July 27, 2015
Ginny, Flash & I have been out of town & just got the news. Dennis was always a gentleman & a favorite from Woodlynne. I wish you peace.
Beverly Vickery Miller Lebanon, Ohio
Bob Shepherd
July 21, 2015
Ginny,
Dennis will be missed. His devotion to friends and family were always noted. God rest his soul.
Marvin Weizer
July 20, 2015
Ginny,
Dennis was a real gentleman and will be sorely missed.My condolences to you and the family.
July 18, 2015
Ginny,
Sorry for your loss. Dennis was a long time co-worker, starting in 1976. Even tho i was older than him, he was my mentor and always made sure through the years that i never stopped learning.I will miss him dearly but i have many years of fond memories.
Ron Marra
Butch White
July 18, 2015
Genny sorry to hear about Dennis he was a good man and friend I will miss.Hope you are ok.
July 17, 2015
Dear Ginny and Family,
Among our favorite memories of Dennis are his involvement in our boys' soccer and baseball, his great sense of humor, his talent with woodworking and the great New Years Day brunches. May wonderful memories keep you strong throughout this difficult time. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Don and Lynne Ryan
July 17, 2015
Dear Ginny,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord grant you and your family peace and comfort at this time. With deepest sympathy,
John and Louise Lynch
July 17, 2015
Ginny & Family,
We are so sorry that the last battle has been fought but we can all rest assure he is with our maker. All our sympathies are with you all. Dennis will always have a place in Emily and my memories. Rest in peace now Dennis.
Rich & Emily Thomas
John Ryan
July 17, 2015
Ginny,
Didn't know Dennis was a Marine. I now understand Dennis's determination to battle his many health challenges and applaud his triumphs. He will be missed by our Proton Support Group; but not forgotten!
Jessica Dempsey
July 17, 2015
Ginny, we're truly sorry for Dennis ' s passing. He was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and a gentle soul, he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jessica and Stephen
Ed and Barb Craft
July 17, 2015
Ginny May the love of friends give you comfort and the love of GOd give you peace.
Shirley Kuhn
July 16, 2015
Dear Ginny and Family,
I was so very sad to hear of Dennis's passing. He fought a long hard battle. He will truly be missed by many. Dennis was a great person and did many good things. May he rest in peace in Heaven with the Lord and may you all find peace in that. It was an honor to know him and to share many happy and fun times with him.
With my deepest sympathy, Shirl
Peter & Ginnie Donato
July 16, 2015
We will truly miss St Dennis of Woodlynne. His humor, his spirituality, his wonderful prayers. We saw a rainbow last night & immediately thought Dennis. Ginny we are here for you. Ginnie & St Peter of Donato.
Bill and Joan Toyer
July 16, 2015
Dear Ginny: Joan and I send our sympathy in Christ, rejoicing that Dennis is free from pain and that all in Christ will be enjoying fellowship again in the indescribable glories of heaven, and for those of our ages, sooner rather than later. John 14:1-6
Priscilla Stanley Casperson King
July 16, 2015
Ginny & family,
Dennis was a special guy and he will be missed. Please accept the deepest sympathy of Collingswood High School, the class of 1959.
Joe and Loretta McHugh
July 16, 2015
Dear Ginny. We are so sorry to hear of Dennis. He was a true friend since high school. We have many memories of him and you and the family and will miss him greatly.
Love, Joe and Loretta
joe hoey
July 16, 2015
ginny; so sorry to read of Dennis's passing. He was truly a great guy and even though I moved away over 25 years ago he's one of those people you never forget. God bless you and your family. Joe Hoey
Scott & Dottie Borchers
July 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dennis was such a wonderful,fun person and great humanitarian . He will be missed.
Love, Scott and Dottie
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