BERNARD GORDON DEAN of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 at the age of 84 years.

Bernie is the loving father of Pat Dean of Toronto, Terry and Marta Dean of Winnipeg, Jim and Judy Dean of Ottawa, stepchildren Glen Craig, Leona and Dan Doram, Gail and Terry Postman and their families, as well as grandchildren Aiden, Josh and Olivia.

He is also survived by his sisters Diane, Sister Ellen, and brothers John and Jim.

He was predeceased by his first wife Florence, second wife Aline and brother Bill.

Bernie was born and raised in his beloved home town of Halifax, Nova Scotia before embarking on a 32 year career as a dedicated member of our Canadian Armed Forces, taking his family on many adventures across Canada, the U.S. and Europe, before retiring primarily in Lethbridge for the past 25 years.

Bernie embraced every community he lived in over the years, whether it was his involvement in coaching youth sports, charitable organizations to his membership in the Knights of Columbus in Lethbridge. He was a gentle and kind man, always supportive of everyone he encountered and the many friends he made throughout his travels and he will be missed by all.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday June 8th, 2016  from 6pm to 8pm.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB  on Thursday, June 9th, 2016  at 11 a.m. with Father Salvadore Ahumada, Celebrant.

In memory of Bernard, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #402, 740 – 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2016-06-02
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta