Passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Georgina “Ina” Clark Dean (Raitt). Devoted father of Norman Dean (Chanda) and Merriel Dean (Tim Simard). Proud Grandad of Ember, Katlyn, Erin and Ella. Predeceased by his parents Frank and May Dean, sister Ruth and son Robert.
Don lived a life serving his God through service with the Salvation Army, stationed in many different places and roles across Canada as well as ten years overseas in Tanzania and Kenya with his wife Ina. Upon retirement in1995 he devoted much of his time to a couple of community churches including Corbetton Community and Arkell United Church. His other passion was volunteering at the Halton Radial Railway, where he got to drive refurbished streetcars for the public to enjoy. He loved music, playing the piano, organ, accordion and most brass instruments as well as singing and leading the church choir. He made many friends along the way and his legacy will live on in the many lives he touched over the years.
Friends may visit at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. Covid protocol, you must show proof of being double vaccinated and government identification in order to attend. If desired, donations to Arkell United Church would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family.