Obituary of Ronald John Vincent "Vince" Dingwall

Mr. Ronald "Vince" Dingwall of Yorkton, beloved husband of Helen, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the age of 86 years. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1:00p.m., from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, the interment will take place in the Garden of Memories. Ronald John Vincent "Vince" Dingwall was born 9 April, 1929 in Chancellor, AB to Duncan and Isabella (MacKintosh) Dingwall, the youngest of 9 children. Vince served in the Canadian Army "C" Battery 3 R.C.H.A. working from a Private to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt) from 1947 to 1955 which included a tour of duty in Korea as a Peacekeeper and an Honour Guard for Queen Elizabeth in Winnipeg in 1955. From July, 1955 to February 1956 worked as a Master Warrant Officer at the Yorkton Armouries 53 Field Regiment. Received the United Nations Service Medal and on 1 July, 1967, received the 100th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Centennial Medal in recognition of valuable service to the nation. Shortly after his military service, Vince started employment with Canadian National Railroad as a Fireman eventually moving up to a Locomotive Engineer working throughout Western Canada. He retired in 1990 after 34 years of service. Vince is predeceased by his parents; brothers Duncan, Alexander (Lily) & Charles; sisters Elizabeth, Murdina, Catherine, Margaret & Isabella. He leaves to celebrate his life his wife Helen; his daughter Shirley (Bill) Miller; his son Ronald (Linda) Dingwall; numerous step-grandchildren/great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Vince enjoyed travelling with the motorhome especially down south in the winter to Texas, Arizona & Mexico. Other travel included Hawaii, Germany, France, Spain and South America. He also enjoyed camping with his family, golfing, watching baseball, square dancing, gardening and watching his numerous nieces and nephews sporting activities. Sincere thanks to the amazing staff on Unit 1 East at the Yorkton Regional Hospital for their care of Vince. Memorials in memory of Vince may be made to the Sunrise Health Region Day Wellness Program or a charity of your choice. Service Information Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 1:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens