Van Meter, Dale L.

The Reverend Dale L. Van Meter, retired social worker, teacher and minister, died peacefully in his home in Sharon on June 27, 2014, following a brief illness.

He was 94 years old and had lived a diverse, full life; he will be greatly missed by many.

Born in Ohio, he is the son of the late Carl and Laura Van Meter. Devoted husband to the late Elizabeth L. Van Meter. Loving father of Julia Wood and Donald Andrews of Sharon, Amelia Lydon of Norton, and the late Laura E. Van Meter. Brother of Delbert Van Meter, Norman Van Meter, and the late Francis Van Meter. Proud grandfather of Hannah Wood Sykes, Dale Wood, Nicholas Lydon, and Kevin Lydon. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services celebrating his life were held Tuesday, July 1, in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sharon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

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