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Joseph Tolbert "Dean" Legge

Passed on: July 31st, 2014

Born in Heatherton N.L., on June 11, 1941, son of the late Tolbert Legge, passed away in Stephenville, N.L., on July 31, 2014. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Joseph Tolbert "Dean" Legge, age 73 of Heather N.L. Dean passed away at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Tuesday, July 31, 2014 after a brief illness. Dean touched the lives of many people with his kindness and love of nature. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in May 1961 and later founded his own company, T.D. Legge Construction Ltd. Dean is survived by countless friends and family who were blessed to have known him and will be forever remembered by his family including mother Grace (Butt) Legge; daughters, Keile and Cynthia (Leo) Capstick. He was known as "Grandad" by his grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua, Ali, Louisa, Lissie and as "Great Grandad" by his great-grandson Eli. He will be missed by sisters, Lillian (Michael) Dietrich, Gloria (Scott) LeDrew, Rosemary LeFresne; brothers, George (Ruby), Lawrence (Verna), Edmond (Barb), Donald (Christine), Kevin (Dianne), Sean (Alma) and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friend Margaret Morris and former wife Mildred Stewart. He is predeceased by brother Daniel and brother-in-law David LeFresne. Visitation for family and friends will be at St. Joseph's Church, Heatherton, Saturday, August 2nd between 7-9 pm. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church, Heatherton, Sunday, August 3rd at 2:30 pm. Donations in Dean's name can be made to the charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be sent to cyndicapstick@hotmail.com or k_legge@hotmail.com.

 

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