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Fredrick Michael Dingledy, 67, of High Point, NC, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2026.
Born in Delaware, Ohio, Fred was preceded in death by his father, Dr. David Dingledy, mother, Ellen Owen Dingledy and sister, Ann Dingledy-Rodie.
Fred grew up in Fredonia, NY, with seven siblings. He enjoyed his teen years at Fredonia High School where he was Senior Class president, captain of the swim team, acted in school musicals and fought his way out of ten-foot snowdrifts. Working at Aldrich's, he discovered a love of food service which inspired a 50-year restaurant career.
He loved to cook and his chicken wings were legendary. Fred was an avid golfer and an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Go Bills!
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sheryl Thornton of High Point, NC, brother, David Owen (Janice) Dingledy of Holbrook, MA, sister, Kathryn (Billy Philips) Dingledy of Brocton, NY, sister, Mary Dingledy of Brooklyn, NY, sister, Cecilia (Todd Wade) Dingledy of Rochester, MN, brothers, Richard Dingledy of Fredonia, NY, and Joseph Dingledy of Jamestown, NY. Brother and sisters in-law include, Rick and Deb Delair of High Point, and Ronnie and Donna Garland of Stokesdale, NC. Nieces and nephews include, Madison (Jake) Goldman-Rogers of Richmond, CA, Daniel Goldman (Abby Merriman) of High Point, NC, Joe (Lauren) Fry of Kernersville, NC, Andrew (Lily) Dingledy of Weymouth, MA, Heather (Matthew) McDonough of Japan, Sheila (Steve) Mullowney of Middletown, RI, Isaac Borgstrom of Fredonia, NY, Connor Wade of Des Moines, Iowa, Owen (Megan Mahlberg) Wade of Fitchburg, WI, Joe Dingledy of Fredonia, NY and Armanda (Jean) Gossuin of France.
A service was held September 24, 2026, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC. Additional services will be held later in Fredonia, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Ruff Love Rescue of Thomasville, NC, St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN or The American Heart Association.