Obituary of Douglas F. Dewey

Douglas F. Dewey, 85, died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Harding Nursing Home. He was born in Sydney, NY on March 31, 1928, a son of Nelson and Myrtle (Eade) Dewey. On November 16, 1952, he was united in marriage to Louise, a blessed union of love and friendship for nearly 62 years. Doug worked at A&P Grocery Stores for 29 years and Top's Super Market for 16 years. He had served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #0489 in Cortland for over 40 years. Doug and Louise loved to travel with Florence and Nelson Blanchard and spend time with their family. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise of Clinton; his daughter and son-in-law, Linell and Jeff Machold of Clinton; two beloved granddaughters, Amanda Machold of Rotterdam, NY and Sarah Machold of Harrisonburg, VA; two brothers, Joe and Herbert Dewey; brothers-in-law and sister-in-laws and several close nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his very special feline friend, Charley. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and George Dewey and a sister Vivian Candelent. There will be no public services. Please consider donations to Lutheran Active Day Program, 110 Utica Rd, Clinton, NY 13323 or Harding Nursing Home, 220 Tower St, Waterville, NY 13480. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at the Harding Nursing Home for their many years of love, care and attention to Doug. They have become part of the family.