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TRUMANSBURG - J Wesley Dean, of 9860 Arden Rd., Trumansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the age of 98.
Born in the Town of Covert on December 15, 1909, Wes was the son of Floyd and Carrie (Dawson) Dean.
A lifelong resident of Trumansburg, Wes took great pride and pleasure in the operation of his family farm. Watching Wes operate his Oliver 60, IH 10-20 and Ford 860 tractors or his combines were some of the family's fondest memories. Perched in the driver seat of farm equipment somehow widened his always present warm grin to a full blown smile of contentment. Wes appreciated the land he worked and also looked forward to exploring other places as he traveled whenever possible over the years.
Wes was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred; a son, James W.; a half-brother, Clifford; and three half-sisters, Salina, Sara and Betty Jane. He is survived by two sons, Donald W. of Clearwater, FL, and Bruce N. of Trumansburg; one daughter, Elizabeth D. Raymond of Trumansburg; fourteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Harold; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 10-11 a.m. at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg.
A Memorial Service, officiated by Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding, will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the funeral home. Prayers of Committal will follow at Grove Cemetery.
The family asks those who wish to remember Wes in the form of a contribution to kindly consider the Trumansburg Fire Department, P.O. Box 418, Trumansburg, NY, 14886.
For additional information, please contact the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446 or www.ness-sibley.com
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for J. Dean
Nancy Vanderbunt
November 22, 2008
I've missed the best father-in-law ever for many years. Grandpa was/is the best and will be missed not only by my kids but by me. Nancy Vanderbunt Dean Denison (Vanderbunt now)
Cindy Your
November 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to you all. Wesley was my dad's half-brother and I have memories of him from my childhood.
Joseph Curran Jr
October 31, 2008
Mom Raymond,
So sorry for your loss.
Robert Raymond
October 26, 2008
aunt liz,
we were so sorry to of your dad, just know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Willy and his family
Dale Dimick
October 25, 2008
Grandpa Dean always had a nice word for me whenever he saw me. Even though he is not my grandpa, he surely acted like one to me. You will be missed!
Beckie Dean-Obremski
October 24, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Johnny Dean
October 24, 2008
Grandpa, you will be missed, but I find peace in knowing that one day we will be together again with our Lord
Mike and Vickie Kartychak
October 23, 2008
Fred and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Susan Dean
October 23, 2008
We Love you Gramps.
Mike, Susie, Johnny, Beckie, Debbie, all your great-grand kids and great-great granddaughters in Florida
Shirley & Dale Clapper
October 23, 2008
We were sorry to hear of your loss. I will write Mom to let her know of Wesley's passing.
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