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MURDOCH EDWARD DINGWELL

MURDOCH EDWARD DINGWELL

Murdoch Edward Dingwell, 94 - Bedford

Murdoch Edward Dingwell passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born December 5, 1919, in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late John and Violet (Rogers) Dingwell.
Murdoch was in service with the Newfoundland and Canadian Governments for 44 years, first with HM Customs, Port aux Basques, Newfoundland from 1941-1949 and then with Canadian Immigration at the Gander Airport and then in Sydney. He was a member of the United Church and attended churches in Newfoundland, St. Andrew’s in Sydney and most recently at Knox United in Lower Sackville.
Murdoch is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Alma Elvina (Stratton); children, Carson (Debbie) Dingwell, Dartmouth; John Dingwell, Toronto; Margaret (Arleigh) Hillman, Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Angela (Dingwell) Woods and Tammy (Dingwell) Cadegan, Fort McMurray; John, Katie and Emily Hillman, Lower Sackville; great grandchildren, Farrah Woods and Kaleigh Cadegan; sisters, Blanche and Rosemary; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Myrtle, Gwen, Joan and Sue; brothers, Rod, Rex and Arch.
The family is grateful to the staff on 8.4 of The Infirmary for the compassionate care provided to him.
All are welcome to attend a graveside interment service that will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 21, 2014, in Oakridge Memory Gardens, 1078 Old Sackville Road, Middle Sackville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Murdoch’s memory to Knox United Church (General Fund), P.O. Box 210, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2S9 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 3530 Connolly St., Halifax, NS B3K 5M7 are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Murdoch’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.


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