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James Dobbyn

September 24, 1922 - August 10, 2015

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Obituary For James Dobbyn

James “Fred” Dobbyn, born September 24, 1922, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at the age of 92 years.

Fred was the youngest of nine children born in Melita, Manitoba to Joseph and Nellie Dobbyn. Fred was a World War II Veteran serving in the Canadian Army 8th New Brunswick HUSSARS, driving a Sherman Tank in England, Italy, France, Holland and Belgium. He was a business man in Grande Prairie, owning and operating Imperial Motors Service Station for many years. Fred was also a volunteer in the Grande Prairie Fire Department for twenty years. His enjoyment was coaching minor league hockey, curling, golfing and was part owner of Chinook Golf Course in Woking. He drove Standard Bred Sulky Horses on the race track and farmed for many years. Fred was a lifetime Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 member.

Fred will be sadly missed by wife Shirley Hinks Dobbyn; seven children: Jim (Kathy) Dobbyn, Jan (Larry) Smith, Wendy Hodges, Wayne (Alrene) Dobbyn, Penny (Robert) Baker, Todd (Kim) Dobbyn and Tracy (Dean) Parks; step-children: Chris (Olga) Hinks and Bob (Robin) Hinks; 28 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; also survived by sister Gertrude Whetter and sister in-law Dorothy Dobbyn.

Fred was predeceased by wife Aileen Dobbyn; four brothers and three sisters; step-children: Danny Hinks, John Hinks and Barb Shreenan.

As requested by Fred, there will be no Funeral Service, instead there will be a family graveside service at a later date.

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  • June 24, 2021

    Smith Pender and Donna

    So sorry about the loss of your Father, Grandfather, great grandfather and Husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • June 24, 2021

    Marcy Dianne

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Freddy was a great man...loved his crib games, his harness horses and Hereford cattle. Was a very proud man.. Here's sending my condolences to everyone. Dianne Marcy

  • June 24, 2021

    Lemieux Dan

    On behalf of all active members, retired members and past volunteers of the Grande Prairie Fire Department, I offer condolences to the family on the passing of James "Fred" Dobbyn. As the Grande Prairie Fire Department reaches its 100th Anniversary in 2015, we have conducted extensive research into our past. We have come to appreciate the contribution Fred made to the department over the years. His twenty-years of service have helped shape the Department into what it has become today. For that we are very thankful. Dan Lemieux, Fire Chief Grande Prairie Fire Department

  • June 24, 2021

    Hansen-McKay Tammy

    Dear Todd and Kim and the rest of your lovely Family, Please accept my and Kent's sincere condolences at this difficult time. We wish we were there, closer to you all to give you our love and support. Please know that we are thinking of you even though we are far away. Much love always, Tammy and Kent

  • June 24, 2021

    Wedler Teresa

    My thoughts are with all the Dobbyn Family. Mr. Dobbyn was the nicest fellow ever to talk to and quite a character. I really enjoyed listening and sharing laughs with Dad, Mr. Dobbyn, Todd, Bill, Larry (etc.) out in Grovedale. Good Times!!!

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