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Eli Arthur Dean February 27, 1945 - April 24, 2021

Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on April 24th, 2021, Eli Arthur Dean, age 76, of North West Brook. Predeceased by his parents Simeon and Annie Dean of Southport/North West Brook.

Left to mourn with cherished memories are his devoted wife Marion (nee Seward) of 56 years; sons Roger and Randy (Susan); grandchildren Danica, Nicholas, and Courtney; great granddaughters Aria and Mackenzie; brothers Leslie (Grace), Melvin (Ivy), Terry (Jenn), and Robbie (Angie); sisters Rose (Gerald) Andrews and Sandra (Everett) Soper; brothers-in-law Sterling (Naomi) Seward and Edwin (Marguerite) Seward; sisters-in-law Joan (Sterling) Lambert, Daphne (Kevin) Fitzgerald, Eleanor (Harry) Grandy, Martha Seward and a large circle of extended family members and friends.

Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made to Feral Felines Rescue & Rehabilitation in his memory. Visitation will be by invitation on Sunday, April 25th from 4:30-6:30pm and Monday, April 26th from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm.  Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 27that 2:00pm from Fewer’s Memorial Chapel by invitation only with interment to follow at the United Cemetery, North West Brook. COVID-19 regulations will be followed.

Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 27that 2:00pm from Fewer’s Memorial Chapel by invitation only with interment to follow at the United Cemetery, North West Brook. COVID-19 regulations will be followed.

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    Joyce Moore says

    Condolences Marion and family
    Sorry to hear of your loss. Forever in your heart Joyce and Skip Moore

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      Melvin & Blanche Walsh says

      Marion and family, Melvin and I are deeply saddened to hear of Eli’s passing. Please be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers. Melvin and Blanche Walsh

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    Joan Gill says

    Marion and Family,So Sorry to hear of Eli’s passing!! He fought “ The Good Fight” for sure!! Keep all the wonderful memories you have of him tucked away in your heart and talk of him often and you will find that will help a lot Deepest Condolences, Prayers and Hugs.

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    Ted Murphy says

    Sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of his family, friends &colleagues.
    Eli was a great man with a big heart.
    I have many great memories of working with him at the refinery.
    R.I.P-Doc & may God have mercy on your soul

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    Lori Andrews, Niece, Carbonear/Toronto says

    Aunt Marion, Cousins Roger and Randy and family: Hearts are heavy across your breadth of family, friends and acquaintances. We share in your sorrow on Uncle Eli’s passing. You are deep in our thoughts and hearts. May Uncle Eli rest in eternal peace with his departed loved ones.

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    Greg Smith says

    Very sorry to hear of Eli’s passing. I have many fond and often funny memories from my time working with Eli. Safe to say that he was a character. My sincere condolences to the family.

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    Dianne and Derm Flynn says

    Marion and family so sad to read of Eli’s passing. Many fond memories of times in Wabush and Florida. Some card player!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs. Dianne and Derm 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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    Kathleen Spurrell says

    Marion and family, Jake and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Eli.
    He will be sadly missed.

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    Joe Barron says

    Condolences to all family and friends 🙏 I enjoyed working with Eli at the Refinery and considered him a great mentor, friend and co worker. RIP Doc!

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    Charles Cofield says

    Marion and Family. We are so sorry to hear to Eli’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. RIP Eli.

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    Lorraine. Hann says

    So. Sorry for your loss.

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    Dave and Sheila Gosse says

    So very sorry to hear of Eli’s passing. Thinking of you all,take care.

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    Tom woodford says

    Sorry for your loss!

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    Caryll Rossiter says

    Rose , my sincere condolences to you and all your family . God bless you as you mourn and celebrate his life .

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    Marilyn & Charlie McCartney says

    Marion and family you have our deepest condolences on the passing of Eli our thoughts and prayers 🙏❤are with you. Hugs..Marilyn & Charlie McCartney

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    George Stacey says

    Our deepest condolences to Marion & family.
    George & Bridie Stacey.

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    Herman and Maxine Boutcher says

    Sorry to hear of Eli’s passing.Thinking of you Marion and the family at this very sad time.

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    Walter and June Butler says

    Marion and the Dean Family, we want to convey to you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the death of your husband and father. Please Be assured of our thoughts and prayers as you grief his loss. May Gods Grace sustain you all and bring you to peace in the coming days. Treasure the beautiful memories and they will keep him ever near and dear to your hearts

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    Russ & Lillian Corey says

    We are so sad to hear the news of Eli,s passing , stay strong my dear friend , we will be thinking of you with prayers and sympathy ,our condolences to you and your family . Love Russ @Lill 🙏🙏

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    Teresa Toope says

    So sorry for your loss, condolences to all

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    Ed and Gertie Breen says

    We were so very sorry to learn of Eli’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marion and their family. Please accept our deepest condolences.

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    David Andrews & Marilyn Matthews says

    We are so sorry to hear the news of Eli’s passing . Our deepest condolences to all the family

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    Gail Vey says

    Deepest condolences to the family of Eli Dean! I had the honor of working with this gentleman for many years at NARL Refining! Lots of fond memories! Rest In Peace Eli!

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    Una Vey says

    My deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time 🙏

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    vince walsh says

    So sorry to hear that Eli had passed. Knew him from the refinery, he was a good man…

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    Ross and Sandra Wiseman says

    Marion , Roger and Randy so sorry to hear of Eli’s passing. Sandra and I are thinking of you as your family celebrates Eli’s wonderful life. Over the next few days there will no doubt be many stories and memories shared of your time together and we trust they will provide some comfort for each of you. He was a great friend to many and I’m pleased to have been among them, he was a tremendous support to me during my political career and I could always count on him for an honest frank opinion, for which I will always be grateful Rest in Peace my friend

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    Cec & Frances Fry says

    Condolences to Marion and family from Frances and I. We knew you only a short while but it’s as if we knew you all our lives. Rest easy Eli, you earned it.💐💐💐

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    Ethel and Lindsay Peddle says

    Marion and Family – Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences. So sorry to hear of Eli’s passing.

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    Rick and Theresa Predham says

    Randy, Sue, Danica and family. So sorry to hear that Eli has passed. Our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time.

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    Allan king says

    Our condolence to the Dean family.So sorry to hear of Eli’s passing.Eli will be missed by all in the music world and all who knew him.We always enjoyed our conversations at open Mike.RIPMy friend.
    Mabel & Allan King
    Kitchener ON

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    Donna Smith says

    Deepest Sympathies to Marion and Family
    May he Rest In Peace

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    Eric and Nettie Williams says

    Marion and family, Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Eli from the Long Harbour days. May his memories be a blessing. God Bless you all at this difficult time.

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    Kathleen and Russell says

    So sad to see this .we will miss all our good times together in NL.and Florida.we will be sharing lots of stories for sure.cherish all the good memories..

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    Emmie and Fred Drodge says

    Marion and family, Sorry to here of Eli’s passing. The little time we knew Eli we could see that family and friends was very important to him. I would think you have a lot of wonderful memories keep them in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Gloria Squires(Stringer) says

    Sincere condolences to you Marion and your family.

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    Paul & Janet says

    Randy. We just heard your sad news. We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. We are thinking about you. Paul will be in touch when he’s back. Love to you and Susan.

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    Mark and Mildred Walters says

    Marion and family, please accept our sincere condolences, May God comfort you and your family in abundance. Have known Eli ( Doc ) from the Labrador days to the refinery days.

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    Joanne Andrews says

    Saddened to hear about Eli’s passing. Always such a pleasant man. He will be missed. Hugs to all the family
    Love
    Paul, Joanne, Paige and Blake

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    Rosann and Howard Hyde says

    Marion and Family,,,,Please accept our sincere condolences on he passing of your Husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time,,,,May he Rest In Peace,,,

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    Donna & Arthur Spurrell says

    Thinking of you all. Sending hugs your way. Our deepest sympathies.

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