Dean Cole Obituary
Kendall: M. Dean Cole, age 91, passed away February 15, 2025, at Elderwood at Brockport. Dean was born October 31, 1933, in Granville Summit, PA, a son of the late Marshall Frank Cole and Genevieve (Spencer) Cole. Dean was a member of Social Lodge #713 F&AM in Kendall, lifetime member of the Moose Lodge #429 in Canton, PA. Dean served in the United States Army from 1954-1956 and was a member of the American Legion. Dean was the former owner of Hilton-Spencerport Express, Inc.
Dean was predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Eileen Cole.
Dean is survived by his children, Dean (Darlene) Cole, Kathy (Mike) Kemp, David (Nancy) Cole, Tom (Cheryl) Cole, John (Karen) Cole, Bob (Marilee) Cole, Paula (Rob) Browe, 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, siblings, Betty Baxter, Barb Putnam, William (Kathy) Cole and Virginia VanNoy, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dean’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes 16650 State Route 31, Holley, NY on Saturday, February 22, from 12:00-3:00. Private interment with military honors in Morton Union Cemetery in the spring
Memorials may be made to the Kendall Fire Dept. 1879 Kendall Rd. Kendall, NY 14476 or Social Lodge #713 F&AM, 1979 Kendall Rd. Kendall, NY 14476
To share a special memory of Dean, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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