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Frank Pride Dingley

Birth	:	21 Jun 1926 Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
Death	:	17 Aug 2012 Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.6581001, -70.1382980
Description	:	FARMINGTON — Frank P. Dingley, 86, died peacefully in his sleep at the Orchard Park Rehabilitaion and Living Center, Aug. 17. Frank was born June 21, 1926, in Farmington to Roland Sylvester and Cordana Coolidge Dingley. He grew up in a loving and caring family with his parents, two brothers, Eddie and Dana, and two sisters, Jackie and Sally. He was part of a large extended family that included the Dingleys, Austins and Morrills. Frank attended elementary school in Farmington and graduated from Farmington High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and basketball. Shortly after starting college, Frank followed his two... Read More	FARMINGTON — Frank P. Dingley, 86, died peacefully in his sleep at the Orchard Park Rehabilitaion and Living Center, Aug. 17. Frank was born June 21, 1926, in Farmington to Roland Sylvester and Cordana Coolidge Dingley. He grew up in a loving and caring family with his parents, two brothers, Eddie and Dana, and two sisters, Jackie and Sally. He was part of a large extended family that included the Dingleys, Austins and Morrills. Frank attended elementary school in Farmington and graduated from Farmington High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and basketball. Shortly after starting college, Frank followed his two brothers into the Air Force, where he served as a tail gunner on a B29. At the end of World War II, he was discharged with the rank of sergeant. After attending the University of Maine and receiving his teaching degree, Frank started his teaching career in Augusta. He soon moved to Farmington, where he taught and was principal of the Ingalls School for many years and later at the Farmington Middle School. Frank positively influenced the lives of many young people with his 33 years in the teaching profession. On June 15, 1952, Frank married Jean Whitney in Farmington and they had two sons, Peter and Jon. Jean and Frank recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. From a young age, Frank developed a fascination with antiques and this became a lifetime devotion. He operated his antique shop on Maple Avenue for many years and was considered very knowledgeable in early American antiques and served for many years in the leadership of the Maine Antique Association. Frank served the Farmington community in many different ways. He taught Red Cross swimming in Stratton and at the Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children. He was a member of the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent. Frank was also a member of the Farmington Historical Society, where he served as curator for many years. In 2011, Frank was honored in Augusta by the Maine Health Care Association as a "Remember Me" honoree for his many years of community service. Frank is survived by his wife Jean; two sons, Peter and wife, Lorraine, and Jon and wife, Laurel; grandchildren, Kathryn and husband, Kevin, and their sons, Michael and Alexander, Andrew, Nadean, Cordana and Corinne; friend, Lori Thayer; brother, Dana; sister, Sally and husband, Gearry Ranger; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Eddie; and sister, Jackie.

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Frank Pride Dingley's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin County, USA.
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Frank Pride Dingley death on 17 Aug 2012 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 44.6581001
Longitude: -70.1382980

Family Members:

Parent

Roland Sylvester Dingley

(1892 - 1989)

Cordana Edith Coolidge Dingley

(1892 - 1965)

Spouse

Jean E. Whitney Dingley

(1931 - unknow)

Siblings

Dr Dana Coolidge Dingley

(1920 - 2013)

Jacqueline Dingley Holman

(1921 - 2008)

Edward Sylvester Dingley

(1923 - 1978)

Sally Ann Dingley Ranger

(1935 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 44.6581001, -70.1382980

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6. Center Burying Ground
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7. Belcher Family Graveyard
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Coordinate: 44.6739269, -70.1488538

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14. Blake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6258011, -70.0817032

15. East Wilton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6124700, -70.1878800

16. Holly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7178001, -70.1371994

17. Wendall Davis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7149000, -70.1110200

18. Temple Village Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6831017, -70.2210999

19. Webster Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5924988, -70.1241989

20. Orchard Hill Cemetery
Temple, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6713680, -70.2318424

21. Zions Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5918999, -70.1085968

22. Weeks Mills Cemetery
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23. Chesterville Hill Cemetery
Chesterville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6060982, -70.0721970

24. Allens Mills Cemetery
Industry, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7180800, -70.0780100