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Donald Dingman Obituary
CUDJOE KEY, Fla. - Dr. Donald D. Dingman, 88, passed away Oct. 25, 2008.
He was born June 29, 1920, in Paterson, N.J.
He moved his family to Rutland from New Jersey in 1964 and established a general surgery practice. Upon retirement, he moved to various locations in Florida, eventually settling in the lower Keys where he enjoyed boating and fishing.
He became active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and was elected Flotilla 13-3 commander January 25, 1991.
He will always be remembered for the lives he saved, and those he touched with his kindness and caring.
His wife, Emily Whitney Dingman, and a son, Norman Dingman, predeceased him.
He is survived by his spouse, Muriel Dingman of Cudjoe Key, Florida, and her children, Peter Burke, Susan Levenson and David Burke; a son, Donald and his spouse Larissa of Underhill, Vt.; his daughter, Emily of Cedartown, Georgia; two grandsons, Donald Dingman of Grand Isle, Vt., and Christopher Dingman of Denver, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Rachael, Emily, Carly, Talia and Cloe.
A private ceremony was held in Florida.
Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
View the guest book at rutlandherald.com/obits.
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Eark & Christine Terenzini Kelley
November 16, 2008
We knew Dr. Dingman since 1966 and were very close to the family when he was married to his first wife Emily . They lived in Chittenden Vt.at that time . He was a wonderful surgeon . I know first hand. He was a very loving husband and father.. His wife Emily was a beautiful woman always helping others. Their daughter Emily was my best friend and I spent many days at the Dingman home and what a warm and loving home it was... Dr. D will be greatly missed by all who knew him . My wonderful memories of him and his lovely wife Emily and my dear friend their daughter Emmy along with sons Don and Norm and the family bond that was shared with anyone who entered their home will always be remembered.. God Bless his soul and love and prayers to the family.
Sincerely, Earl and Christine Terenzini Kelley
Deb Worthington
November 14, 2008
Dear Muriel and family
We were saddened to hear of Donald's passing. Please accept our sympathy and prayers.
Deb (Amsden) and Bob Worthington
Ellen Lang
November 13, 2008
I remember Dr. Dingman and his wife Muriel She was a nurse in the O.R. when I worked there as a housekeeping associate back in the early 70"s. I will always remember him as one of the surgeons there. Muriel was a very nice person and dedicated to her career. I remember when Dr. Dingman and her were married and moved to Florida. My condolences are with you Muriel
Ellen Lang ( Castleton Vt.)
Michele Grenier
November 13, 2008
To the Dingman family,
Dr. Dingman was a friend of mine beginning in the late 1960's. I met Dr. Dingman when I worked in the X-ray Dept at the Rutland Hospital. As well, he was our family physician. As his obituary states, he was a very kind and caring person. He was well liked by all who know him. He will be missed. God bless you Dr. Dingman.
mary white
November 12, 2008
dr. dingman was one of my dad's many doctors in caring for my dad's illness his caring helped my dad have the will to live
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