Gary Dean

Gary Dean obituary, Ottawa Valley, ON

Gary Dean

Gary Dean Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 8, 2023.
Passed away peacefully at Perth Hospital, April 29, 2023 at the age of 81. Loving husband to Ann (nee Stroud) for 57 years. Gary was the son of Albert and Nellie Dean. He is survived by his sons, Garry, Jimmy, and Grant, and grandson, Dylan, and many nieces and nephews. Gary was the brother of Gerald (Hazel) d., Joy Livingston (Hilton) d., Elaine Dick (Calvin) d., Charlie (Arlene), George (Bonnie) d., Ross (Betty) d., David (Donna), Sharin Ann d., Albert (Scott), Richard (Angie), Randy (Nancy), and Debbie Dewar (Alexander). A Celebration of Life will be held at The Stone Cellar, 71 Gore St. Perth on May 30th from 2-7 p.m. Many thanks to Dr. Oh and staff on the 2nd floor of Perth Hospital, and Bayshore Home Health. In lieu of flowers, in memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged.

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