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Robert "Bob" Roy Dean

Robert "Bob" Roy Dean 1918 - 2007 Robert Dean passed away at his Moncton residence on Friday, July 20th, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Born in Middle Musquodoboit, NS, he was the son of the late James and Annie (Ross) Dean. Bob was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Normandy invasion, the liberation of Holland, and Germany at the end of the war. Bob retired as a Motorman with CN express, Moncton, following 32 years of service. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Moncton Branch #6, a member of the CN Pensioners Association, and a member of the Uplands Baptist Church. In his retirement Bob spent many hours in his woodworking shop, where he enjoyed his woodcrafts, cabinet and furniture making. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hazel (Ellis) Dean; sisters, Catherine Watson of Middle Musquodoboit, NS, Shirley Stairs (Harold) of Burtts Corner, NB; brothers, John of Woodstock, ON, Norman of St. Catherines, ON, Basil (Edna) of Woodstock, ON; as well as many nieces, nephews and families. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Ernest, Carl, Tom, Charles and Laurie. There will be no visitation prior to the celebration of life service to be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 23rd at Uplands Baptist Church, 398 Salisbury Road, Pastor Gordon James officiating, assisted by Rev. Jack Allen. No scented products please. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Wittenburg, NS. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Gideons, the Hospice Palliative Care Greater Moncton, or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton, (506) 852-3530. The family invites you to sign the online book of condolences at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca

 

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