Dean Pratt Waite

1921 - 2015

Dean Pratt Waite of East Hampton, CT, died peacefully at Middlesex Hospital on April 14, 2015. Born July 21, 1921 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth J. and Dorothy McCauley Waite. He was inspired to draw ships at the age of five after a visit to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was a graduate of Vesper George School of Art in Boston. Dean was predeceased by his wife Margaret (MacLennan) Waite. He is survived by his two sons Richard Waite and wife Bonnie of Acushnet, MA, Peter Waite and wife Karen of Kingston, WA, son-in-law William Wasylishyn of Glastonbury, grandchildren Scott Waite, Jennifer Waite, Matthew Waite, Erica Wasylishyn Hanway and husband Harper, Heidi Wasylishyn, Nicole Waite, great granddaughter Seana. He was predeceased by his daughter Gail Wasylishyn. Dean has distinguished himself as a well-recognized artist and illustrator, having done cover designs for: The Open Road for Boys, Yachting, Boys Life and Motorboating magazines. His paintings and portraits have been exhibited in many venues, including: First National Bank of Boston, Fawcettes Marine in Annapolis, Viking Hotel in Newport, East River Savings Bank at Rockefeller Center, the Boeing Company, Mystic Seaport, the Space Needle and The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. He also created and patented his well-known "Mini-Vues" as well as his signature mugs. Dean held many prominent positions, namely: Art Director for the Purnell Company in Boston, New York Art Director for the Chicago-based Meyercord Company, and Layout Artist and Designer for the Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company in Boston. He was also an Advertising Manager for the former Simplex Time Recorder Company and a staff artist for the Associated Press in New York City, as well as a technical artist and designer for the Boeing Company. He was a member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA), and countless other art affiliations. After retirement, he thoroughly enjoyed teaching art classes in Marlborough, CT, and was a member of The Congregational Church of East Hampton, as well as an active brother of Masonic Anchor Lodge 12. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 20th at 11:00 am in the East Hampton Congregational Church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dean's honor to The Congregational Church of East Hampton P.O. Box 237, East Hampton, CT 06424. To leave online condolences, please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.