H. Dean Bell,88 years of age, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Northumberland Hall, Amherst, Born in Cape Traverse PEI, he was a son of the late Nathan & Annie (Howatt) Bell.
Dean served over seas with the Air Force during WWII as a Radar Technician. After the war, he worked with the CBC as a Radio Technician ,initially in Sackville, NB and then in Halifax, NS. He was a member of the Lions Club. A life long Mason, he was a member of the Mount Moriah Lodge No 15. Central Bedeque, PEI. as well as a long time member and past president of the Air Force Club (Amherst Branch). He volunteered with the Metro Food Bank in Halifax. His passions were gardening, camping, tinkering in his garage and basement and spending time with family members and friends at home and at the cottage on PEI.
Dean will be sadly missed by his sons, Peter, Gary ( Judy) and David ( Debbie ) all of Amherst; grandsons, Chris (Stephanie), Paul (Brandi); great grandchildren, Derian, Zachery, Mickhail, Daniel.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wives Catherine Howatt, Helen Murphy, daughters, Carol Terrio, her husband Danny Terrio & Nancy Bell.Dean's remains have been cremated under the care of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, Amherst (667-8777). A graveside service will be held in Cape Traverse July, 2010.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
www.furlongjones.ca