John Dean Jr age 75 passed away peacefully on 11/2/2024.
Joining his Parents Betty Anna McWilliams Dean and John Dean Sr, His Son John Dean 3rd and his Grandson Gunner Dean, sisters Patricia Florian and Nancy Dean.
John was born 11/27/1948 in Cecil County Maryland. At the young age of 5 he discovered his love for fox hunting while hunting with his Uncle Jim McWilliams private pack of Penn-Marydels. By the age of 15 John had his own pack of hounds along with his grey mare Dolly. Over the next 60 years he grew and perfected the bloodline of his hounds. Proudly becoming well known for his pack of Penn-Marydels and widely respected among the hunting community. John served as President of the Friends of Penn-Marydels and on the board of the Chester County’s Foxhunters Association. Over the last few years, he enjoyed following the hunt where he watched with great pride his Grandsons Johnny and James Dean carry on the family tradition. He loved his yearly spring trips to Wyoming looking for his next great horse & Pooles Pen to hear that sweet hound music. John had a long career in excavation as well as huntsman for West Chester, Wicomico, Radnor & Kimberton Hunts. He is survived by his very dear friend Debbie Mckechnie, his Two Daughters and Two sons. Deanna Helm (Chad), Whitney Page (Cody), Tim Dean (Julie), Josh Dean, 3 Siblings Mike Dean (Cecilia), Carole Ammon (Lewis), Jeff Dean (Debbie), 12 Grandchildren Jessica, Johnny, James, Jackie, Timmy, Lisa, William, Ali, Jodi, Emma, Easton and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Service will be held on Monday November 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a time of visitation with the family from 10:00 AM till the service at the Maclean-Chamberlain Funeral Home 339 West Kings Highway Coatesville, PA. A luncheon will follow the service and details will be announced at the end of the service.