Brothers and Sisters,
Bro. Neil Dumont passed away late Sunday evening in the Intensive Care Unit of City Hospital. Preliminary plans are being made for a memorial service to be held on Saturday morning at 11 AM in the stake center. Please share this information with others that may not be on the mail list and continue to keep the Dumont family in your prayers.
Bishop Fishel
http://www.dumontmemorial.com/
Everyone loved Neill Dumont's easy going style. Always with a smile on his face and warm hand shake, he was happy to help out with whatever you asked.
A native Washingtonian, Neill was the son of Neill Winthrop and Rhea Werner Dumont. He was raised in the Catholic Church and attended Catholic schools. He graduated from Central High School where he was a member of the Central Cadets.
A Veteran of World War II, Neill received five medals. He was drafted into the Army at age 18. At that time the Army was made up mainly of draftees who had no idea what they were getting into. Here is a quote from " The Documentary " “November, 1944 - General George Patton assigns the brave soldiers of the United States’ 95th Infantry Division an impossible objective: liberate the legendary fortified stronghold of Metz, France from Nazi occupation. Against heavy resistance and steep odds, the 95th succeeds with their task, claiming a key Allied Victory. War correspondents nicknamed them “Bravest of the Brave” and The German defenders gave them another name that the Division carries proudly: "The Iron Men of Metz."
After his honorable discharge from the Army, Neill continued his friendship with Mel Farr, a member of the Washington Chapel in Washington, D.C. Mel was his great teacher along with others as he studied to learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He became a member in 1950.
Neill married Joan Reid raising three children in Kensington, Maryland, before divorcing in 1966. He married Jane Rice in 1969 and in spite of being out numbered by step children in their teenage years, he dutifully took on the role of step father to Jane's four children.
Neill eventually retired from the Lumber business and enjoyed his gardening
and time spent on fun projects around the house and with church.
During his adult life, he enjoyed a variety of activities such as singing in the Montgomery Counts Barbershop Chorus, being a longtime and faithful member of The Mormon Choir of Washington DC, and serving as a Temple Worker at the Washington D.C. Temple. He also served in three Bishoprics for the Kensington and Rockville Wards.
Neill and Jane sold their home of almost 50 years in Kensington, and moved to the eastern panhandle of West Virginia in 2005 - to a home all on one level, perfect for them. They celebrated 41 years of marriage in August this year, 2010.
The last five years Neill was very ill and spent most of his time either in bed or at home reading the scriptures. Yet despite his excruciating pain, never complaining. he use use his walker to go out to his front porch every day and put the American flag up, and go out again and take it down.
After a lengthy and complicated illness, Neill passed away September 2010.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Rice Dumont, his three children, Neill Dumont, III, Jim and his wife Patricia DuMont and Artie Sue Dumont step-daughters April and her husband Steve Cline and Rebecca Measell. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, his sister, Dot and her husband Bob Rosenberry and many nieces and nephews.
Neill was preceded in death by two sisters, Anita Wolf and Jean Robinson; two step-sons, Robert "Bricky" Measell and David Measell; and a grandson, Daniel Page, son of April Cline.
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NOTE written by Becky Measell to Neill on Father’s Day in 2005:
To Neill - Every day is Father’s Day with you around. I appreciate you, Neill, and all you continue to do for me. I’m so grateful to my Heavenly Father that Mom chose you to spend eternity with, ‘cause you have helped me a lot.
This week with my Dad (Reynolds Measell) being sick , I felt I could work and know someone was helping him You are an example for the Priesthood. You are right there with a father’s touch to help me feel better.
Just wanted you to know. I couldn’t wait til Father’s Day. You are a father who should be honored every day for your good deeds.
Love from one of your daughters who loves you eternally. Becky
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NOTE from Jane:
My husband, Neill Dumont, is a perfect example of this advice given by President Gordon B. Hinckley: "Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you love, in the testimony which you carry in your heart concerning things divine."
--Gordon B. Hinckley, "The Spirit of Optimism", New Era July 2001,.
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