Lionel William Dean, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, born October 3, 1932 in Victoria, Newfoundland to Samuel and Lillymay Dean of Victoria, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on December 25th, 2024 with his daughter Betty by his side at Hogarth Riverview Manor long term care facility.
Lionel moved to Fort William, Thunder Bay in 1979, accepting a career with Canadian Pacific Railway, where he worked as head electrician until his retirement. Lionel was a hard-working man, of a proud Irish Decent, a heritage he cherished throughout his life. Lionel was a proud Christian man who dedicated his later years to the Salvation Army Church, carrying on his faith in his Savior above. A member of the Gideons foundation, wherever he went he loved to preach, play his musical instruments, his guitar which he loved mostly, reaching out to comfort many souls.
Lionel enjoyed hunting, working in the fresh air, where he inspired a love for the outdoors in all his children.
Lionel is survived by his children, daughter Donna (Allan), son Lionel Jr. (Gayle), son Sam (Bonnie) all of Newfoundland. Daughter Jackie of Toronto, daughter Betty (Claudio) of Thunder Bay, son Terry (Iris) of Thunder Bay, many grandchildren as well as other relatives of the Dean family.
Lionel's family would like to thank the staff at Hogarth Riverview Manor 5th floor for the sincere and compassionate care they provided him over the last two years.
A private family gathering will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.
If so desired Donations to the Salvation Army can be made in Lionel's name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
