KENZIEVILLE - Benjamin Arthur “Ben” Dean, 63, Kenzieville, passed away suddenly, Thursday, September 13, 2012 at home.
Born in Antigonish he was a son of the late Oakley and Ellen Mae (Miller) Dean. He worked in forestry all his working life. Ben enjoyed spending time with his family and many grandchildren. He loved dancing, telling jokes, playing crib, listening to music and going to horse pulls.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Maureen (Delage); children, Dwayne (Amanda), Ron (Jackie), Bennie, Chris(Leona), Collin, RosaLee (Ted), Chasity and Nick; grandchildren, Michaela, Tristan, Chelsea, Gracie, Jax, Jake, Renae, Ruby, Marrissa, Emma, Jessica, Aden and Bella; sisters, Margaret (Wilfred), Judy and Sue (Denis); brothers, Jack, Charlie (Sarah) and Bob (Eva); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Dave; nephews, Artie and Bill; sister-in-law, Arlene; brother-in-law, Earl.
The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson presiding.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Ben’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. www.pkmacdonald.ca