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Dewey Harry "Duck" Tacey
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Dewey graduated from Garber High School, where he was an avid and competitive diver. He had a lifelong career with General Motors, where he was respected by his colleagues.
Beyond his professional life, Dewey was known for his love of water sports, motorcycles, and remote-controlled cars. He also had a talent for boating, as well as boat and car repair, often racing his car in his free time. He always loved a good joke and making people laugh. Dewey was a friendly and helpful neighbor. He would readily lend a hand, including mowing lawns for those around him.
Dewey was preceded in death by his parents Donna and Gerald Tacey, Sr. and his beloved wife, Marlene McDowell-Tacey. He is survived by his siblings: Gregory, Timothy, Gerald, Nona, Darrel (Cindy), and Rita (David "Bear" Chinell), as well as his stepdaughters, Penny McDowell and Amanda McDowell (Jake Wiens), and step-grandchildren, Isla and Owen.
Dewey's ashes will be scattered at a later date, in a private ceremony. His life and legacy will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind-hearted and spirited individual, whose enthusiasm was infectious. He will be missed.
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Dean F Damman
November 1, 2024
Dewey was a good man.
Anjulie Tacey-Causley
September 13, 2024
I remember, way back when he had a pool, I asked him how old he was. (He had the Bow-flex in his house) He uses to work out so much I thought he was younger than my own dad. My dad (youngest boy in the family) and Uncle Duck both had a great big laugh, when I asked.
Anjulie Tacey-Causley
September 13, 2024
My first memory of my Uncle Duck is getting him a canned beverage while at my parent´s house and we were shooting at targets. He looked me in the eyes and said Thank you! For a kid my age, it was a big deal.
Anjulie Tacey-Causley
September 13, 2024
I have associated the smell of peaches with always visiting my Uncle Duck. Probably because we would always go about the same time each year (Peach season). I think of him every time I smell a peach!
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Rita Tacey
September 9, 2024
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Sherry Wilson
August 29, 2024
Denis and I loved beaching our boats and sitting in the water enjoying a cold brew with Dewey and Marlene. I know he was so sad after her death, and now I know they are together. Love and miss you both!
Forever your sister-in-law - Sherry W.
Bob LaBerge
August 29, 2024
I reconnected with Dewey at the last class reunion. We have been in conversation by phone since. I will miss those talks.
Scott Alan Gordon
August 29, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Family and Loved Ones of Dewey. I remember him well from High School and pray that his family and loved ones shall be comforted by the knowledge of so many who morn his passing. Rest In Peace my Friend
Gary Gordon
August 28, 2024
So saddened to hear of Dewey's passing. Many wonderful memories to cherish. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Mark Bayless
August 28, 2024
Dewey was not 75
Pamela Tacey
August 28, 2024
I have some very fun fond memories of Dewey at the race track in owendale . He would drive my dad´s tow truck and my sister in law and I would hook up the cars when they would wreck . We had many laughs together! He will always be remembered. May god bless you . Pamela
Father David J. Lis
August 27, 2024
I'll always remember spending time on the deck with Dewey watching his wife, Marlow working in her flowerbeds in the front of the house - we were drinking wine, and Marlow always had her Miller Lite! He was a good friend and gave me a lot of support when I was Rector at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church in Marblehead. May God grant him, Blessed Repose!
Fr. David Lis
Rita tacey
August 27, 2024
Dewey "geared up" to cut the grass.
Rita Tacey
August 26, 2024
Dewey's nickname "Duck" comes from a pickup line he used on the girls, in his youth. He'd introduce himself as "the middle duck."
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