Obituary of Bennett C. Dean

Bennett C. Dean Sr., 73, of 4461 W. Fairmount Ave Lakewood, died Sunday (January 3, 2010) in WCA Hospital. He was born February 3, 1936 in Buffalo, NY the son of Raymond J. and Edith L. Glaser Dean. Bennett was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and prior to retirement, was employed by the City of Buffalo as a bridge operator. He was a member of the American Legion, and he loved Chautauqua Lake. Surviving besides his mother of Hamburg, NY are his four children, Linda (Dennis) Fatta of Hamburg; Raymond (Odessa) Dean of Liverpool, NY; Renee (Paul) Guerin of Lakeview, NY; Bennett C. (Talisha) Dean Jr. of Buffalo; nine grandchildren; and his companion, Brenda Rogers. He was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Adele Hoth. The family would like to express their thanks to the WCA Hospital Special Care Unit for the care given to Bennett during his illness. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will not be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WCA Hospital 207 Foote Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701.