Vera-Lynn Dingle

Vera-Lynn Dingle was Mandy Dingle's mother and first wife of Caleb Dingle.
According to Mandy’s Secret Diary, Vera-Lynn died when Mandy was young. Due to conflicting information in the main series, it is now thought that Vera-Lynn ran away when Mandy was young rather than dying.
During lockdown in June 2020, Mandy said that she found a wedding photo in the loft. She compared Vera-Lynn to Snow White and described her father, Caleb, as 'no prince' and said it was probably why 'she ran away into the forest'. She mentioned that her Aunt once heard a rumour that Vera-Lynn was living in a Covenant in Cork Islands. Her son, Vinny Dingle, joked about Sister Vera-Lynn, but Mandy said she was 'some living housekeeper or summat'. Vinny asked Mandy if she had ever thought about trying to find her. Mandy said it's crossed her mind. Vinny said he'd like to meet her.
In August 2024 at Mandy and Paddy's second wedding, Vinny asks Mandy if she's heard from her mum, to which she replies "You know I haven't". It is not made clear whether Vera-Lynn is still alive, although it is possible Vinny wasn't aware of her death. Although, Mandy then says "Our Vera-Lynn, she's a gold medal winner at letting me down. But if I expect nothing, I don't get peed off when I get nowt." This makes it seem as though Vera-Lynn is in fact, still alive.
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