Robert Dean
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: March 3rd, 2014
Robert Wilcox Dean, of Edgewood Drive, Sydney, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Wilcox) Dean.
In 1986, Mr. Dean retired from Sydney Steel after 40 years, where he was employed in the Open Hearth and Metallurgical departments.
He was a member and elder of Trinity United Church and a honorary member of Trinity Session; member and Past Master of St. Andrews Masonic Lodge #7 A.F.&A.M. and recipient of the Masonic Meritorious Service Medal; Past Grand Lodge Officer and member of the Shriners and a Philae Legion of Honor; Past President of the Whitney Pier Y’s Men and Past District Governor of the Cape Breton-Nfld. Y’s Men. During the Second World War, he served in the RCAF.
Robert was predeceased by his wife, Mary 'Penny' and sons, Sheldon and Billy. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was predeceased by brothers, Jack, Edward, Gerald and Fred and sisters, Ruth and Margaret.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Gloria; sons, Robert, Gary and John (Ann Marie); and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation by request. A private family service and interment will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Lodge or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
