HARRINGTON - Dennis E. Dean Sr., passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was born to the late Edna Tull Dean and Charles Elmer Dean. Mr. Dean worked at Kraft Foods of Dover for over 34 years. When he was not hard at work, he enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, and travelling to Tennessee and South Carolina. He was fond of his son-in-law and loved to tease him. Even throughout his illness, he would tease him and keep him worked up. Mr. Dean was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He was very outgoing and willing to do anything for anybody, and would give you the shirt off of his back. He was never afraid to speak his mind and would honestly tell you what he thought. He did not know a stranger and knew everyone, and was well loved and respected within the community. Mr. Dean belonged to the Farmington Fire Company, Station 47 for the past 39 years. He was also part of the Fire Police #4733 for the past 14 years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #9 of Milford. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and fire company brethren. He was preceded in death by siblings, George Dean, William Dean, Ralph Dean, Ronald Dean, Joan Venable, and Alva Lynch. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Dean of Harrington; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis E. Dean Jr. (Denise) of Milford; daughter and son-in-law, Frances A. McQuery (Darren) of Harrington; brothers and their spouses, Woodrow Dean (Judy) of Harrington, Roland Dean Sr. (Dorothy) of Bridgeville, Charles Dean (RoseMary) of Seaford; sisters and spouse, Alice Bennett of Georgetown, Rosalie Hignutt of Georgetown, Irene Venable (David) of Greenwood, Barbara Hooper of Hebron, Md; grandchildren, Dustin Dean, Danielle Dean, Lee Walls; great-grandchild, Cameron Walls; and many nieces, and nephews. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be at the St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Farmington Fire Company #47, 20920 S. Dupont Hwy, Farmington, DE 19950-2381. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.