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1960
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2023
Dean Larsen Obituary
At the age of 25, Dean started his career as a Wrap Line Operator with Great Lakes Forest Products (later named Resolute Forest Products) in the finishing/shipping department. He was committed to Great Lakes/Resolute, having served 38 years with the company, until his retirement in 2015. Dean welcomed retirement, it provided him with the freedom to embrace his love of the outdoors and enabled him to move to Upsala, with his life partner of 25 years, Mary Jane (MJ) where they could live out their dream together running their bunkhouse, guiding and being closer to the family camp. For the last 15 years, Dean and Mary Jane called Upsala home.
In recent months, as his health began to deteriorate, his dedicated partner, Mary Jane looked after him with such love and devotion. He was lucky to have her and she was lucky to have him. Their bond and love was like no other.
Dean had a smile that could brighten the darkest of days, an infectious laugh that you knew was from deep in his belly, was extremely kind and humble. He was always there for people, accepting and open, willing to help, without wanting or expecting anything in return. Dean was a family man, he taught each of his children and grandchildren how to fish and shared his love for the outdoors with them. Dean looked forward to summers at the family camp, spending countless weekends sitting around the campfire, or spending time in his beloved sauna. Dean loved the Winnipeg Jets; he was a huge race fan, an avid hunter, guide, and fisherman and was a member of the Northwestern Ontario Sportsmen's Alliance.
Dean is survived by his loving partner, Mary Jane Lacosse; Children: Vicky and Gord Woodbeck, Bob and Chantal Kemp; Grandchildren: Travis (Kiera) Woodbeck, Trenton (Rachel) Woodbeck, Tyra (Cam) Woodbeck, Ivy Kemp, Maxime Kemp, Zoe Kemp; Great-Grandchildren: Kaliyah and Hazel; lifetime family friends Kirk and Tracey Brady, as well as many more loving friends. Dean will be greatly missed, but we find comfort in knowing he is now at peace and no longer in pain.
Respecting Dean's wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will hold a private ceremony, planting a cedar tree in his honour, at a later date. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will take place in Upsala, Ontario at the Community Centre, 20 Community Hall Road on April 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Northern Cancer Fund.
This is not goodbye, this is not the end,
Love you always and forever, until we meet again.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dean Larsen
12 Entries
Michael White
February 6, 2024
My condolences the short time I knew Dean he was a good neighbour.
David yerkie
May 14, 2023
So sorry hear about your loss Mary Jane and Family .He was a great friend .
and hunting and fishing guide Dean will be missed by all who knew him .
Kimberly Acampora
March 31, 2023
Words cannot say how deeply saddened we all are at Dean´s passing. Carlo, the kids and I will be forever grateful for our summer fishing with Mary Jane and Dean. He was larger than life when it came to his hunting and outdoors adventures and Upsala won´t be the same without him.
We are here for you MJ
Sending love and hugs. See you soon.
Kim Carlo Alivia Amilio & Sophia
Rod Hurdon
March 29, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Dean´s passing. Very fond memories of growing up on Clarkson St, fishing on the McIntyre River, skate patrol at Grandview Arena (great times). Rest In Peace.
Harry & Debbie Kolterman
March 28, 2023
So sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed fishing with Dean while visiting Kim & Carlo's cottage.
arnie junkala
March 28, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Ann Kemp
March 28, 2023
To Mary Jane and family.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. We are very sorry for your great loss.
Mary Ann and Eileen
Kristal
March 26, 2023
Heartfelt condolences to all of the family it was a true honour to have known Dean he was a great person may his soul forever live on Lang lake fishing
Kevin and Kristal Matson
Monika Wiitala
March 25, 2023
To Pat and the Larsen family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you my hearfelt condolences.
Keith and Rita Scott
March 25, 2023
To the Larsen family...our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son and brother. May your memories give you peace.
Michael Kotarac
March 25, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences to the Larsen family, Mary Jane and family. Dean was a great guy and good friend, we had great memories from the past. He will be sadly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Lynda, Mike, Zachary, Megan Kotarac.
Kathleen Lehto
March 25, 2023
To: Pat, Rhonda and Dave, Mark and Dani:
I am praying for your strength and peace
during this difficult time. May Dean's spirit
be with you always. My heartfelt sympathy
to you and your family.
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