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GIFFEN: Robert Dean

May 3, 2022 By 5 Condolences

GIFFEN: Robert Dean

Dean passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 in his 85th year. Survived by his wife Jacqueline Robinson, former husband of Mary Needham, mother of their children, and brother of Shirley Gowland. Dean was the immensely proud father of his 3 children, Deanna (Don Hastie), Eric (Joyce Marshall) and Darrin. Beloved Papa to Jessica, Sean and Erin Hastie. Dean was a dedicated teacher and principal with the Etobicoke Board of Education. He was an avid skier and enjoyed many family ski trips in Canada and the USA. Dean was always willing to offer support and valued his relationships with his many lifelong friends. He will be always remembered and dearly missed. There will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place. A service will be held for immediate family at the Brampton cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be greatly appreciated. Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at www.mccallumpalla.ca

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  1. Lyn Eildon

    May 11, 2022 at 5:19 PM

    My Confolences to Deanna, Don
    Jessica, Sean and Eryn

    Memories last forever

    Hugs

  2. Jim McDonald

    May 11, 2022 at 2:14 PM

    Dean was a close friend and colleague. We met about 1965,and,as former farm boys, born the same year, formed a tight friendship that lasted all these years. Our Friday lunches with a few other colleagues helped to form this close bond, which continued after we both retired.
    It is always sad to lose a cherished friend, but memories of good times together will always stay fresh in my mind. Good friends are more valuable than gold.

    Jim McDonald

  3. Ryan Kidd

    May 9, 2022 at 4:53 PM

    Dean was a great friend…from Dixon Grove Days, to skiing, hunting , and hanging out. He will be missed.
    Ryan

  4. Susan and David Mayers

    May 9, 2022 at 10:54 AM

    We have many fond memories of Dean and will always treasure our family holiday celebrations with him. He always took interest in my career and assured me retirement was a treasure worth waiting for!

  5. Steve & Lisa Lancione

    May 6, 2022 at 10:30 PM

    Weekends at the cottage and skiing will be fond memories. Steve will alway remember the bbq lunches on the ski hill. Thanks for the friendship. You will be deeply missed, Steve & Lisa.

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