Kim and Kevin, We are all sorry to learn of Deanie's passing. He and your mother were so much a part of this community and will be fondly remembered .At school, at Home & School, at the golf course or at the curling rink or at M&R Lane , they were a
quiet and helpful presence in our lives. We will never forget how Dean came running from the garage with a fire extinguisher , ready to help when our house was hit by a propane tanker and then took Perry and Scott home until we got settled. Take comfort in knowing that so many people have similar cherished memories. Thinking of you and yours, Wendell, June & Neil
Kim, Shane, Kevin, Tammy and families
Sending you all our deepest condolences. Dean was a wonderful man who was loved by all who knew him. May his love and memories comfort you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Wanda
A real gentleman and fierce competitor. Great memories on the ice and the golf course. The nicest curling delivery of anyone I played against over the years- Kevin a close second. Condolences to Kim, Shane, Tammy and Kevin.
Thinking back many decades ago and many good memories from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Dean and Margie were as much a part of our lives as any family member. Between the golf course, the curling rink, and the odd trip into the woods, these two were year round role models for me and my brothers. I will always be an appreciative of their time with so many people - they made a difference. Kim and Kevin, sending you and your families my condolences.
Uncle Dean was a part of our family that is, and will be missed tremendously. We spent a lot of time together, mostly at the lake. When Margie was with us, the six of us (Kim, Shane, Dean, Margie, Rick & I) would spend many hours at the cabin, cooking together, story telling, playing cards and most of all, fishing. The amount of time we drove over questionable back roads, bush wacked through brush to get to a perfect fishing spot will always be etched in our hearts. I learned a lot about baseball, tennis, hockey and golf, watching sports at the cabin with Dean, asking many questions, and being patiently answered. Losing my father too early, Dean stepped in and introduced me to many of my Dad's favourite hunting and fishing areas, and he would tell me his childhood stories involving my Dad. I will forever be grateful for this. Dean unhooked fishing flies from my clothing and nearby trees, grinning as he removed it permanently from my line. I treasured the time Dean and Rick would go off, just the two of them, scouting out fishing spots together. Pan fried trout will never taste as good. It will be a long while before we get used to life without Dean. Forever in our hearts, Dean has gone on to his Family. Oh-dee-ope, Uncle Dean, may you rest in peace.
Joel Sheffield donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund
Kim & family: I am sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. Mom is going to miss playing crib with him & sharing stories & laughs. With deepest sympathy. Dean will be missed.
Dear Kim and Kevin. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He and your Mom were friends of ours, my wife Joan, from Pretty Mary. They were both great people and we were proud to know them both. I know your loss is great and and the sorrow overwhelming but it will ease with time and you will be left with a bucket load of wonderful memories of a wonderful man. We will all have wonderful memories of this kind and friendly man. My sincere sympathies are sent to both of you and your families. He and Margie will now be together. God Bless you both.
Sincerely
Bill Mewcombe
I have fond memories of Dean and Margie during our school days at ARA - such a great couple. Dean led a remarkable life and will be missed by all who knew him. Sincere condolences to his family - hold onto your good memories and cast a line at Pretty Mary Lake for him.
Kim, Shane, Janice, Rick and all the Ring family, we are saddened to hear of Dean's passing. With fond memories in the curling and golf circuit, as well as chats around a campfire, or when sharing memories in conversation, we know how very much he was loved and will be missed by so many. May his love and your memories bring comfort at this difficult time and always. -
Kevin, Tammy, Kim, Shane and families.
So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Our sincere condolences, you are in our thoughts. Cherish your memories.
Randy and Nancy Mullen
Dear Kim/Kevin and Families:
It is with a very heavy heart that I find I need to write this note. As mentioned in the obituary Dean worked for my Grandfather and then my Dad at Rawding's Garage. Dean was a very dedicated employee of the business and very much respected.. He certainly was a permanent fixture of the Garage during the time of his employment with us. There were a great many laughs and I suspect a lot of stories told both at work and outside!
It was an absolute pleasure to have known both your Dad and Mom.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad and my Friend!
Sincerely,
Linda (Rawding) Isles
Kim, (Shane), Kevin, (Tammy) and families. I first meet your dad, when he was working at Rawding's Garage. I think I was one you their main customers on a Monday Morning. It was there that we became friends back in 1960's. It was then we realized we were cousins. That friend ship lasted right up till Dean's passing, and it still lives on. I was saddened to hear of his passing. Kim and Kevin , take one day at a time Keep all you good memories, which I think there are many of them.
To the family of Dean,
We had some great talks with him and Margie when they'd come for a Christmas tree
May he rest easy...our deepest sympathy
Max &Myra Holdright
Kim and Kevin, your Dad was such a kind and wonderful man and we will miss him greatly. We share his love of Pretty Mary Lake and will keep his memory close, especially each time we cast a rod or watch the sun set. Our thoughts are with you
Kim and Kevin and family we are going to miss Dean, he was such a great part of our lives. By request by Dean, Harold tied that special fly for him just last month, the one he caught that big trout on a couple of weeks ago. Harold will miss his regular visits with Dean and sharing fish stories. I am so thankful for being Dean's golfing partner on mixed nights and having the best golf partner I could ever ask for. Playing cards with Dean at Pretty Mary Lake will always be one of our favorite memories along with many many more.
The best Brother in law and friend anyone could ask for.
RIP Dean
Faye and Harold
Sincere condolences to you all. Kim, Shane, Kevin and Tammy and all your family. Dean was a wonderful, kind,talented, man. I remember his fierce competitiveness in all the curling games we played, both together, in the Shamrock, and against each other in other bonspiels. At the end of a game he was always humble. We are thankful he was in our lives. Sharon and I will miss him... RIP Dean.
Our deepest sympathy to Kevin, Kim and families. May the beautiful memories that he has left with you bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Dean was my second cousin and I remember him being a tremendous help to my grandmother, Annie McFadden after my grandfather passed away. RIP Dean.
Sincere condolences to you all. Kim, Shane, Kevin and Tammy and all your family.
Dean was a great guy; many memories from curling both in Cornwallis and Digby . Enjoyed our recent pop in visits at the nursing home while visiting Robbie’s mom when she was there. Dean was always so cheerful and happy to have visitors drop by. Cherish your memories. Xo
Oh Kevin, Tammy, and Justine along with Kim, Shane and family: my sincere and deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of your Dad. I have known him for many years and we shared numerous lovely chats throughout last summer at the ACHC. He was always such a positive man and in all my years I never recall a complaint or unkind word EVER leaving his lips. He loved the simple things in life and all the great times and memories made with family and friends. I’m so thankful to have known him. He will surely be missed by so, so many. Keeping you all in my prayers.
My sincere condolences to Deans entire family. Dean was a wonderful friend and he could light up a room with his smile. I was so glad I got to connect with him’ again last fall. Wanted to get up again to see him. Know that he is always with you and may you always cherish the memories . Gone home to be with his dear wife Margie. Meet you guys on the rink in Heaven.
Deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Dean was a big part of my childhood for many years golfing, curling, and hunting. He & Margie and my Mom and Dad were great friends. I never drive by either Rawdings' Garage or the old house without thinking of him (them). He will be missed.
Such a dear kind man. When we moved to Pretty Mary he arrived to our new property and helped to build our house almost before we even new his name.
It has been a joy and privilege to have him and Margie for nieghbours. He would always stop on the road when we walked the dog for a chat with a lovely smile.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Jan and Colin
So sorry for your families loss. Dean could certainly tell some great stories. It was a pleasure to have met and been a part of caring for him. He certainly had a devoted family. If you ever had the chance to have met Dean , he certainly would be someone you would never forget. Rest in peace, you will certainly be missed by many. Janice
