David DINGWALL Obituary
The Rev. David Allen Dingwall, age 50, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. David was the son of the late Donald Dingwall and Margaret Goodall Dingwall, of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. He is also survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Dodier Dingwall, sons, Ian Dingwall, Alex Haglich and Nicholas Haglich all of Snow Hill, MD., and a sister Barbara Fensome and husband Greg of Abbotsford, B.C. a nephew, Cameron Fensome of Abbotsford, B.C., and niece and nephew, Jessica & Matthew Regis of Amesburg, MA. Fr. Dingwall received his Masters of Divinity from the College of Emanuel and St. Chad. He had served as Priest In Charge of Christ Church in Denton, MD, and rector of Christ Church in Crambrook, British Columbia, St. Mary's, Sorrento, Christ Church, Prince George, British Columbia, Christ Church, Alert Bay & St. Georges Kingdome Inlet, British Columbia and St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City. He also had served as Chaplain in the Order of St. Luke. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm. The Rt. Rev. Dr. James J. Shand, Bishop of the Diocese of Easton and The Rev. Michael Moyer O.G.S. will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Episcopal Churchyard in Berlin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's by the Sea, Episcopal Church, Shepherd's Crook or Red Door Community Center, all at 301 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD. 21842. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Sue Kirby
December 6, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to Radar's family. I can still see him with an apron that extended well below his knees, up to his elbows in pots and pans, in the kitchen at Artaban. He was beloved by everyone at Artaban. God must have great plans for him in heaven!
Patrick McLaughlin
December 4, 2013
Deepest condolences to Davids family and friends. David was just plainly a very nice person.
Wanda Scales
December 4, 2013
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and parishioners of St. Paul's By the Sea in Ocean City, MD. I never had the opportunity to meet Father David, but had the pleasure of being in your fellowship hall when The Church of the Holy Comforter from DC would come to the beach every year for the bus trip to Ocean City. Several families would look forward to getting together every year to make the trip to your lovely, historical building.
We remain prayerful that God will sustain you during these difficult days and that you will find comfort in the happy memories that your beloved husband, father, pastor, brother, and friend helped create for you during his lifetime here. We also pray that you will find comfort in knowing that you will see him again in heaven. What a day of rejoicing that will be; when we ALL see Jesus, we'll sing and shout the victory.
God bless you.
Bob Hood
December 4, 2013
Brenda and family,
My most heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you in this time of most unimaginable loss. May the Lord be with you all.
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December 4, 2013
Dear Brenda,
You have been on my mind and in my prayers upon hearing of your loss of David. I pray that God will surround you with his love.
With deep sympathy,
Jeanette Smolinski
Jackie Waters
December 3, 2013
remember when there is sadness in your heart,know that jesus weeps with you.Allow his love to bring comfort,healing and strenght.My throughts and prayers go to you(mrs.Brenda,Ian,Alex and Nick).From Mrs.Jackie(SHHS)and the Worcester
Co.Rec.Dept).
Mike and Mary Cox
December 3, 2013
Dear Brenda, My husband and I are so sorry about your loss. We will be praying for you and your children and the whole family. God bless you with strength and peace.
Omega Jones
December 3, 2013
Dear Brenda, I was very saddened to hear about your husband. Please know that I am praying God's strength for your family.
With deepest Sympathy.
Cheryl Johnson
December 2, 2013
Brenda,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
December 2, 2013
Dear Brenda, My sincere prayers are with you and your family; I am so very sorry for your tragic loss.
With love,
Janie Nall
Henrietta Pitts
December 2, 2013
Dear Mrs. Brenda and Family,
We, the family of the late John and late Virginia Davis, were very sorry to hear of Rev. Dingwall's death. He was always very kind to us and made us feel welcome at Christmas dinners. We will miss him and know you all do too. We pray that the love of God sustain you, the peace of God abide with you, and the promises of God comfort you.
With Love and Sympathy, Henrietta Pitts & The Davis Family
Karen Thornes
December 2, 2013
Brenda you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your lose. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Prestine Crosby
December 2, 2013
Brenda and family, very sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.
Rich, Tammie, & Taylor Rogers
December 2, 2013
Brenda,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We Love you.
Bob & Sheila Porter
December 2, 2013
Dear Brenda and Family,
God's Peace be with you. "For this we have Jesus".
David was a mentor and friend to our son, Christopher. Our son was considering ministry and the bishop sent him to Alert Bay to experience parish life. David was a Blessing, thanks be to God.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your church family.
With Love,
Bob & Sheila Porter
Victoria, BC.
Diana Frimmel
December 2, 2013
Brenda and children, So sorry for your loss. These are not easy times for you, but, God's mercy will help you through.
Cynthia Cannon
December 2, 2013
David's loss is everyone's loss. We at the Consortium of Endowed Parishes miss him very much. Our prayers are with you.
Bernard Pagliaro
December 2, 2013
Dear Brenda and family: My deepest sympathy on your loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bernie
Vernon & Audrey Rivers
December 2, 2013
Brenda and family,
Our prayers are with you and the family during this time of bereavement. Our deepest and sincerest sympathy,
Audrey & Vernon Rivers
December 2, 2013
Brenda and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you.
Shirley Treherne
December 2, 2013
The lay and clergy members of the congregations of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes join with you in sorrow at the tragedy at St. Paul's. We offer a week of prayer for David, Brenda and their family, for the congregation and Diocese, as well as for the community they serve. We pray that in the face of shock and sorrow our Lord will shepherd you and comfort you. In the face of confusion and fear, we pray that love triumphs. In the place of loss we pray faith will be strengthened. Your sisters and brothers in Christ offer encouragement and we join you in hope.
The Rev. Donald A. Fishburne (President)
For the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes
Colleen Maletta
December 1, 2013
Hello Brenda, Alex, Nick and Ian,
Let me begin by reacquainting myself with you, when you lived in Cranbrook, B.C. I was Alex's Grade 4 teacher at St. Mary's Catholic School, Miss Bay. At the end of that school year, Brenda and Alex, you gave me an angel with a card of thanks - I have the angel and card still. The angel sits on a bookcase in my home office, the card is kept with others from parents/students over my years of teaching. As you suggested in your card, each time I look at the angel I remember a little boy whose life I had an impact upon.
In a recent copy of our local paper I learned of the tragic event which took the life of David, husband and father. Immediately I thought of your time spent in Cranbrook and that particular school year I shared with Alex, and I retrieved the card you gave me from the trunk where it is kept.
I want to express my deepest sympathy to each of you and reiterate a sentiment you bestowed on me in your card with the gift of the angel. May you find comfort knowing David was “blessed with the ability to transform lives.” When times are particularly tough may you find solace in memories of David who with God's grace touched so many lives.
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Colleen Maletta (nee Bay)
John & Marcie (Henderson) Ryan
December 1, 2013
Brenda, We are so sorry to hear of the tragic passing of David. Please know you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. We love you all.
Steph&Bob Judy Forsyth and Wiltshire
December 1, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the death of David. We extend our sympathy and prayers to the entire family.
Jane Barrett
December 1, 2013
Lovingly and always remembered as Radar,it is a shock. Condolences to his family and to sister Barb
Lisa Cropper
December 1, 2013
Ian and family,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of your father. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. From your former teacher
December 1, 2013
Mrs Dingwall, I was so sorry to hear about David's death. I met him in April when interviewing him for a book I am writing. David was so gracious and thoughtful during our visit and gave me so much information about St. Paul's. My prayers are with you, your sons and the entire St. Paul parish.
Sincerely,
Ellen Marshall, Baltimore
Anne and Brian Moul
December 1, 2013
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Dingwall family and all of the members of St. Paul's. We attended St. Paul's whenever we were in Ocean City and considered it our church home away from home. We were truly inspired by Fr. Dingwall's preaching and ministry. May God grant you strength and peace in the days to come.
Lisa Poland
November 30, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to Rev. Dingwall's family and the members of St. Paul's By-the Sea. We attended services there for the past several years when we were on vacation and were always made to feel special. Rev. Dingwall was a warm, caring person and a engaging pastor. We will miss him.
Joan Murden
November 30, 2013
Brenda and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and many friends. I know there are no words to help but I hope your wonderful memories will be a comfort in the days ahead.
November 30, 2013
My prayers continue for you, Brenda, Ian, Alex, and Nick. God be with you.
Chaplain Gail
Louis Parsons
November 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy.
Monna Winslow
November 30, 2013
May your faith and love carry you through this difficult time. Thinking about you, Ian and Brenda, and sending you and your family my love and condolences.
Takeisha(Tee) Smith
November 29, 2013
my prayers r with u. Peace be unto u. He was a kind man. Always welcomed me in the church. Had wonderful conversations over lunch at sunset grill.
November 29, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. Please continue to rely on each other and God during this difficult time.
November 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Father David's family at this difficult time.
Ben & Diane Lewis
November 29, 2013
My prayerful condolences to the family members and Church family members of Reverend Dingwall. A tragedy for a family and faith community.
Reverend William J. Porter
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Pocomoke, MD
November 29, 2013
Prayers
Jim and Susan Glenn
November 29, 2013
May God bless you!And keep your family and Church family safe!
Nancy Schaffer
November 29, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to Father David's family, and the many many people who love him. He has touched many hearts and this community is a better place for having had his gentle influence and kind example.
Kathie Jordan
November 29, 2013
Fr. David was a wonderful man who lit up the community with his smiles and welcoming, warm manner. His sermons and "coffee hour" anecdotes were the highlight of so many of us. Our deepest sympathies to his family. He will be sorely missed!
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