John Oxley Dean

It it with great regret that I have to report the following:

I today have recived a message from Sam Dean, John's Son which reads as follows:

"My Dad was rushed to hospital early yesterday afternoon after he suffered a heart attack in Prestatyn. He passed away shortly after. The reason for posting is because I know he enjoyed it at the field and the indoor meets and made friends at the club. If you could let everyone know that would be appreciated. We are all still in shock of the news, thanks, Sam."

Im sure you will all join me in sending your thoughts and wishes to Sam and his familey, this must be a very difficult time for them, John was a great man, and much loved by many members including myself, who always enjoyed a good "crack" and just being around the club

He will be sorley missed

RIP John Oxley Dean

Sorry to hear the news, John was a very likeable sort of guy who I will miss. Let us know any further news.
Paul Q

Sad news thanks for letting us know Mark

So very sorry to hear this. Unfortunately none of us know when our time is up. My thoughts are with the family.

I'll miss him for sure, I had a great few years having a good few laughs with John.

Very sad news. i didnt know him very well but always found him great to get on with down the field

Peter

A great shame. He was a very pleasant bloke. I also will miss him

I have just heard about the loss of John Dean from contacts in the full size gliding community where he was well known. John took to aero modelling after retiring from full size gliding & was always good to chat to . I have flown full size with him as an instructor & his laid back but strict style always made him popular with students.

Shocking news, he was a great guy and a gentleman with a great sense of humour.
Its been a pleasure knowing you over the last couple of years and you will be missed.

Our deepest condolence to his family and friends.

RIP John

Zaid & Family

Jeez, thats terrible news - I'm stunned.
is the club planning on anything by way of flowers /donation whatever ?

Complete shock - im stunned!
John was one of the nicest fellas you could possibly hope to meet - a true gentleman!
Our deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Ben and Family........

shocked about the news, just read the post. John will be greatly missed he was a great bloke, and he enjoyed flying his planes. We send our condolences to all his family and friends.
Dave M

Such sad news! He was a wealth of knowledge and I wit which was so dry it was sharp, we always had a giggle. I didn't know him that well but I shall miss him.
If the club members are having a whip round please include me and I will square up with whoever when I get home. Thanks.
Marty

Omg I'm absolutely stunned!!!
I really enjoyed the banter with him.really sorry to hear this.
My thoughts are with his family.

Thanks for letting us know Mark.

Danny.

That's a real shame, John was a thoroughly nice chap who had that wicked sense of humour that you never knew whether he was being serious or not. It was always a pleasure to have a chat with him down at the field, and he will be missed. My condolences to his family.

I'll see what we can do with regard to a donation of some sort.

Andy & Family.

Im really sorry to hear this bad news.

I didnt know john very well, the last time we met was at the field when I maidened my latest rainbow autogiro and we had a good old chat.

what a nice guy and also condolences to his family

steve price

Shocked to here the sad news, John will be missed by many. Are thoughts are with his family

Brent and Family

Sorry to hear the sad news. Condolences to John's family.

Hi all , I've been advised that John Dean's funeral will be at Colwyn Bay crematorium on 30 September at 14:30.

Thanks Gary

M

Just returned from the funeral - saddened, and somewhat disappointed that I was the only model flying club ( RDMFC or LLysfaen indoor ) member there.
Being as JOD was a nice and popular guy, I really expected a few of us to make the effort

Not that I have to justify,

But Im on my own in the office and no way to get out as much as I wanted to.

M

That's a shame Mark - I was all lonesome on my own at the back

Belive me it gets worse,

After my 10hr stint on my own in the office (aprox 5.30pm) I have to leave for a 5-6 hour drive to Bridgwater ready for a 12hr stint on my own in a field taking water samples every hour tomorrow and the same again Sunday then drive back home.