Dale H. Clingerman
Dale H. Clingerman
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He graduated from Bangor High School and New England School of Communications, and also attended Husson University. He was employed by Evans and Viner's shoe factories, but was most passionate about his job as a master control operator for WABI-TV and union shop steward. For three years, he played the role of "Pong," WABI's mascot. He also played and coached the men's softball league. More recently, he was a self-employed newspaper carrier for the Bangor Daily News. He was an avid NASCAR and New England Patriots fan, and loved classic rock. Dale was easygoing, always ready with a friendly "hello" and had a knack for making people smile and laugh. He was never seen without his beloved dog, Tobie.
Dale is survived by his fiancee, Lori Lindsay; son, Dale A. Clingerman; daughters, Joelle K. Clingerman and Lora Beth Clingerman; Aunt Jean; and Aunt Ruth-Ann.
Visiting hours will be held 2-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Dale wanted people to love one another. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local food pantries. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.
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Dave Bartlett
January 22, 2013
The weather turned unusually clear and dry during Christmas week of 2011 and I was able to get to Falls Village Ct to the childhood home of his fiancée Lori for a couple days. It just so happened that we were all free to gather there for the Holiday for the first time since I could remember. I had not heard from Lori in a while and was surprised to hear she was engaged and was happy that she had found someone after all this time. On first impression one could be forgiven for mistaking Dale for a back woods guy but it turns out he was an electronics techy...my kind of guy. I took to this warm, soft spoken guy with ease. When I found out what happened I thought it was the cruelest thing I'd ever heard of? Looking back it seems almost as if he had brought that Christmas 2011 weather with him making the whole thing possible. Thanks Dale.
Here's a picture of Dale, myself, Darlene Russell and Steve Ayer with Connie Chung in Bangor. Thought I'd share...
Ron Raymond Jr
January 18, 2013
Ron Raymond Jr
January 18, 2013
Just learned of Dale's passing tonight. He was one of my classmates from my NESCom Class of '86 (known back then as the New England School of Broadcasting). Dale was 12-13 years older than most of us other "NESBies," and a some of us nicknamed him "Dad." He was a very easygoing guy and a lot of fun. I hadn't seen him in many years, but he'll be missed. R.I.P. Dale, wherever you are...
January 12, 2013
So sorry to hear about Dale. He was great fun at WABI. Dianne Berry
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Karen Bean
January 11, 2013
Lori and family
We are so sad to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed. We are sorry we did not get to know Dale. I know all your wonderful memories are a great tribute to him.
January 11, 2013
i,am so sorry for your loss dale and i were very good friends when we were kids i was so happy to see dale before he moved to south paris you all will be in our prayers and thoughhts john ryder
kathie `ryder
January 11, 2013
my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. Dale was my best guy friend when i was a little girl. I have nothing but wonderful memories of him. he will be in my thought always.
love you dale
kathie ryder
Dawn Spencer Conery
January 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about Dale's passing. I haven't seen him in many many years, but he was my very first boyfriend, back when he used to ride in clothes dryers at the laundrymart and he gave me my first kiss at Hersey Retreat. Fond memories of a really nice person.
Angeli & Mark Perrow
January 11, 2013
Joelle, Lora and Little Dale,
We're so sorry about your dad. Losing a parent is a hard thing to deal with. Hang onto the good memories. We're thinking of you and sending hugs.
Love, Aunt Angeli & Uncle Mark
Ruth and Terry Campbell
January 9, 2013
Our very sincere sympathy to Dale's family. He will always be with you in your memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth and Terry Campbell
Dick and Peg Fournier
January 9, 2013
We would like Dale's family to know what a special friend he was to our two dogs. They knew to expect biscuits when they saw him and Tobie, and they still look carefully whenever a vehicle slows down in our neighborhood hoping treats will come flying out of it. We will all remember Dale's kindness. Our sincere sympathies to all his loved ones.
Pat and Howard Cody
January 9, 2013
We were neighbors of Dale's in Orono. Dale was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We've missed him and Tobey and we're so sorry to hear of his passing.
January 9, 2013
Joelle and Lora
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was great fun and always had a fun story to tell when he picked you up from Afterschool or summer camp. Of course I always had the bike story, right Joelle?
You will both remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Maida
Maxine Bass
January 9, 2013
Dale and family my thoughts and prayers are with you
Lou, Aitbala, Aiesha Sargent
January 9, 2013
Dale, you are greatly missed. You was one of the best neighbors we had in Orono. You were always ready to help people.
Cindy Campbell
January 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Dale's family at this difficult time. We knew each other in his WABI days when he would call my radio station on a daily basis. Nice man. And he raised a very special daughter who I'm thrilled to have as a part of my family. Rest in peace, Dale.
Deb White
January 8, 2013
Dear Joelle & Lora~
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Fondly,
Tim, Debbie, Carl, & Elizabeth White
Amy Rowe
January 8, 2013
God Bless you all! I used to work with Dale at WABI-TV and he was quite the character.
January 8, 2013
God Bless you all! I worked with Dale at WABI-TV and he was quite the character.
stephanie Cushman-Sites
January 8, 2013
so sorry to learn of Dale's passing we were neighbors at one time a very nice man condolences to his family
Dianne holton
January 8, 2013
So very sorry to hear about Dale. We grew up with him. Part of the great kids from Market St.
phil Robertson
January 8, 2013
My heart is with you at this difficult time, Dale and I shared many a laugh at WABI
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