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Robert L. “Deano” Dean, Sr.

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Dean, Robert Sr.QUEENSBURY – Robert L. “Deano” Dean, Sr., 65, of Queensbury passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer.

Born on August 31, 1951, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Irving and Mary (Livingston) Dean.

Bob graduated from Queensbury High School in 1969. He went on to continue his education at the General Electric Plant Engineering Craftsman Apprenticeship Program.

He worked at General Electric for over a decade, followed by Encore, IP, and retired in 2014 from IBEW Local 236 in Albany as an electrician.

Bob was a member and past president of the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co. in the late 70s to early 80s. He was a long time little league coach for all four of his kids. His hobbies included hunting and fishing at his beloved camp in Minerva, and more recently at his new camp in Ticonderoga. As he moved on in his retirement he could be found on the links of Kingswood or Pole Valley. One of his favorite things to do was to go on boat rides with his friends and family, especially his five granddaughters. Bob loved to watch sports, cheering for the NY Yankees and Miami Dolphins. Deano was very well known for his sense of humor. Bob recently found happiness caring for his small Yorkshire terrier, Yogi, which was surprising to all.

He was predeceased most recently by his youngest son and hunting buddy, Shawn M. Dean, who he missed dearly. He was proud of all his children but especially loved watching Shawn follow in his footsteps to complete a tool maker apprenticeship at General Electric.

He was also predeceased by his parents, Irving Dean, Sr. and Mary Dean; his two brothers, Irving Dean, Jr. and Earl Fordrung; and his sister, Ella Danahy.

Bob is survived by his children: Robert L. Dean, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer Dean of Queensbury, Angela Dean and her fiancé, Ronnie Diffee of South Glens Falls, and Stephanie Dean and her partner, David Carletta of Rochester; his granddaughters, Haylee Williams, Alivia Dean, Finley Dean, Cambria Dean, and Kennedy Dean; his longtime companion, Lucy Elder of Queensbury, who was a blessing to him, and her children Lisa Stewart and her husband, Taylor, Luke Elder and his companion, Rebecca, and TJ Elder; his siblings, Geraldine Mound, Floyd Dean and his wife, Doreen, Earl Dean and his wife, Linda, James Dean and his wife, Janet; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc at 68 Main Street.

A Funeral Mass for Bob will take place on Friday at 11 am at Our Lady of Annunciation in Queensbury, with Reverend Joseph Busch, pastor, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory can be made out to Tri City Joint Apprenticeship Program, 428 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY, 12110, or online at www.TriCityJATC.org, or to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Special thank you to the Glens Falls Oncology Unit, especially nurses Tammy and Laura of the ICU, as well as Dr. Gaiotti-Grubbs.

Shawn M. Dean

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ShawnDeanWHITEHALL – Shawn M. Dean, 30, of Whitehall and formerly of Queensbury, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 21, 2016, after struggling with addiction. 

Born February 12, 1986, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Robert Dean, Sr. and Nina Gustafson. 

Shawn was a graduate of Queensbury High School, attended Stony Brook University and a graduate of the Tool and Die Maker Apprentice Program of General Electric.

He was employed by General Electric in Rutland. 

Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Shawn will say that he was the most kind and caring person. An articulate man with so much knowledge to share and always ready to discuss or debate, he was the best person for late night talks. Never too busy to lend a listening ear to those in need, he did all he could to bring a smile to your face. From a very young age it was obvious that Shawn was full of so much love. From saving all the stray animals to his fan favorites in sports (Dolphins and Red Sox) Shawn was always rooting for the underdog. It was not uncommon for him to stop what he was doing to help someone in need. He would help the homeless, pick up hitchhikers, give you the shirt off his back, the food on his plate, or better yet cook you your own. Shawn enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and rock climbing with his friends and family. He found peace and solitude in music, especially Led Zeppelin and Tool. From the time his daughter was a baby he would play his favorite songs for her, the two of them laughing and singing together. Above all, the most important part of his life, his pride and joy, was being a father to his beautiful daughter Cambria. She was the love of his life and he always had the biggest smile whenever she was by his side. She will carry that smile for all that loved him to keep his memories alive in our hearts

 He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Irving and Mary E. Dean, Sr.; his maternal grandmother Eunice Clark; and his cousin and work partner, Logan Dean.

 Survivors include Robert Dean, Sr. and his companion, Lucy Elder of Queensbury and Nina Gustafson and his step-father, Warren, of Queensbury; his daughter, Cambria Dean of Queensbury, he is survived by: his companion, Elizabeth Johansson of Whitehall; his grandfather Charles Clark of South Glens Falls; his brother Robert L. Dean, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Queensbury; his two sisters: Angela Dean and her companion, Ron Diffee of Fenimore, and Stephanie Dean and her companion, Dave Carletta of Rochester; the mother of his child, Melissa Mapes of Queensbury; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 7 PM at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday, at the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation on Aviation Rd in Queensbury with the Rev. Joseph Busch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Jerrold W. Dean

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DeanFORT EDWARD – Jerrold W. Dean, 84, of Fort Edward, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday November 5, 2015.

Born on August 2, 1931, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late J. Wyman and Frances O. (Stoddard) Dean.

Jerry graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1949.  He attended Syracuse University from 1952 through 1956 where he received his BS and later completed his graduate work.

In 1993, he married, Janet E. (Coffin) Walsh in Glens Falls.

Jerry worked at Sears Roebuck from 1949 to 1952.  He then took a teaching position in Red Creek, NY for seven years.  In 1963, he began teaching sciences at Hudson Falls High School for 29 years.

He was a longtime resident of Glens Falls before moving to Fort Edward.

As a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Glens Falls, he served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, Worship Board member, moderator, and a member of the American Baptist Men’s Association.

Jerry always was interested in sports both as a baseball player at Glens Falls High School, as a coach for the Glens Falls Little League and Adirondack Youth Hockey and as a spectator.

In addition to his church work and sports, he enjoyed gardening, reading, camping, sailing, canoeing and was an avid tennis player.

He is predeceased also by his sister Barbara Dean Stone and her husband Richard Stone, his brothers Mack A. Dean and Donald F. Dean, and his sister-in-law Glenda Reynolds Dean.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Janet Walsh Dean of Fort Edward; the mother of his five children, Carol Bayle of Queensbury, NY; son John W. Dean and his wife, Terri of Camillus, daughter Jacqueline Dean Freeze of Houston, TX, son Steven Dean and his wife, Tammy of South Glens Falls, son Peter Dean of Austin, TX and son Joseph Dean and his wife, Sandee of Marietta, GA; two step daughters, Lisa Walsh Dougherty and her husband, Thomas, of Guilderland and Laura Walsh Ruthen and her husband, Raymond of Glastonbury, CT; two brothers, David N. Dean of Panama City, FL and sister-in-law Janet Fletcher Dean of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Judith Dean Edmunds and her husband, Richard of Venice, FL and Virginia Dean Coon and her husband, Bruce of Hilton Head, SC; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a soon to be great granddaughter.

Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday November 6, 2015 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday November 7th at the First Baptist Church, 100 Maple St. in Glens Falls with the Rev. Linda Hoeschle, pastor, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay St. in Glens Falls.

Memorials in the form of contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 100 Maple St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.