Passed peacefully away at the Interfaith Citizen’s Home, Carbonear on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Laura Bell ‘Nan’ Dean, in her 97th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur N. Dean in 1984 and their infant daughter, Jean in 1958. Nan is survived by her daughters, Helena (John) Roche, Lethbridge, AB and Dianne (Allan) Skanes, Corner Brook; grandchildren, Dana (Darren) Pepin, Lethbridge, AB, John Jr. (Wendy) Roche, Battleford, SK, Philip (Rebecca) Skanes, Paradise and Katherine (Chris) Hearn, Corner Brook; great-grandchildren, John and Alissa Roche, Battleford, SK, Emily and Michael Pepin, Lethbridge, AB, Hannah Skanes, Paradise, Jack, Madelyn and Haley Hearn, Corner Brook, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mom was very active in her church until her passing. She was a life member of the UCW, served on various church committees and taught Sunday school and Explorers for a great number of years. Mom loved to spend time with her family and she was loved by all of us. She enjoyed travelling with us, enjoyed a game of Skipbo and a good cup of tea, with a snack, of course, with her extended family at Charwood Manor. She was very active in her senior years, swimming, skiing and walking until the onset of her illness this year. She was a good friend and neighbour to everyone that she met, always had a smile or a joke. We were blessed to have her in our lives for so long. Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Rev. Brian Colbourne conducted the funeral service on Sunday, June 8 at Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Interment was in Bethany United Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice in our mother's great memory. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.