Jeffery Dein of Grosse Ile, passed away suddenly on May 24th, 2025. Proud father of Nicholas (Joslyn Labadie) Dein, and loving grandpa of Hazel and Zoey Dein. Dearest son of Si and Shirley Dein and brothers Scott (Claudine) and Adam (Amanda) Dein. Also survived by nephew Michael Dein, nieces, Emilie, Samantha, & Elizabeth Dein and Toni Gilbert. Jeff is also survived by a large extended family and many lifelong friends.
Jeff was self-employed for many years at his shop in Trenton, and was a legend in the field of marine mechanics. Jeff had a love of ice-fishing and boating on the Detroit River and Lake Erie and camping on Celeron and Sugar Island with his son, Nicholas.
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