DEAN, Robert

Robert passed away this week after a long and exhausting battle with cancer. He was 66. Robert lived a very simple life but family meant a lot to him. He shared his six-year ordeal with us and we were proud of how he handled his disease and endless treatments, always trying to stay optimistic. However, it was not to be. One of his great passions was hockey. He was a Leafs fan and was thrilled when he got the opportunity of touring the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto a few years ago. Another passion was cars. He loved talking cars, fixing cars, driving cars and attended every antique car show he could find. No doubt that was the reason that he spent most of his working life behind the wheel. He was employed with Altimax Courier, was a test driver for Honda and the last few years were spent making deliveries to various locations in Nova Scotia for Atlantic Windshield in Dartmouth. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Timothy and Marjorie (Smith) Dean; and his brother, Alan. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor (Neil) Hamilton; nephews, Timothy (Rhonda), Halifax; Aaron, Dartmouth; Michael (April), Mount Stewart, PEI; and nieces, Belinda (Robert), North West Cove; Angela (Clinton), Enfield; and greatniece, Sarah, Charlottetown. Special thanks to Trevor and Andrew for their much appreciated help this past week and to Jerry for always being his friend. There will be no service or visitation. A private burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made to Dean Pioneer Cemetery, 467 Dean Back Rd., Upper Musquodoboit, NS B0N 2M0. www.arimatheafuneral.ca