MILLERTON — Jack Erwin Dean, 78, a lifelong resident of Millerton, died peacefully on May 26, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Mr. Dean was currently working for 44 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Harlem Valley Sand and Gravel in South Amenia.
Born Oct. 19, 1942. in Sharon, he was the son of the late Mary (Liner) and Chester W. Dean. He was educated locally and shared the last 28 years of his life with his loving companion, Monika Barlow.
Jack served as the supervisor of the Village of Millerton Water Department for nine years and as a Village of Millerton Trustee from 1978 to 1984.
Jack loved life and people; he had a knack for brightening everyone’s day. He loved to say that “Everyday was a good day!” He enjoyed socializing with everyone at the bank, post office and CVS and many other local stores. Jack also loved working outside and maintaining his beautiful gardens.
He very much looked forward to his annual trip to Westerly, R.I., and enjoyed reminiscing about his three special trips to Germany to visit Monika’s family. Jack will be dearly missed by his beloved family and his many dear friends.
In addition to his longtime companion, Monika Barlow of Millerton, Jack is also survived by his devoted son, Scot Dean and his wife, Heidi, of Millerton and his beloved daughter, Robin Myers, and her husband, Rhett, of Poughkeepsie; his dear grandchildren, Jen Wyckoff and her husband, Andrew, Aly Dean, Madison Myers, Brittanie Cavanaugh and her husband, Matt, and Katie and Sarah Eckler; Monika’s caring daughters, Linda Eckler and her husband, Larry, and Stephanie Barlow; his dear brothers, Jerry Dean and his wife, Carol, of Millerton and Gary Dean of Washington state; his nephews, Chad Dean and his wife, Rebecca, and Brian Dean; his cousins, Tom Dean of Millerton and Buddy Dean and his wife, Janie, of Virginia; as well as several nieces and nephews and many dear friends; and his cat, Stretchy.
In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Maralyn Marshall.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Vassar Hospital Staff for the care and compassion provided to Jack.
An extra special thank you to Dr. Craig Shannon, Jack’s neurosurgeon.
Calling hours were held May 29 at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton. Funeral services followed at the funeral home, the Rev. William Mayhew officiating. Burial will be private, in the family plot at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunday In The Country Food Drive, P.O. Box 789, Millerton, NY 12546.
To send a floral arrangement, plant a tree or send an online condolence to the family, go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.
