Ethel Gertrude Dean
December 18, 1934 – October 12, 2021
Ethel Gertrude (Walker) Dean, 86, of Dunkirk passed away October 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born December 18, 1934 in Drury, MD to William Lee and Gertrude Bell (Catterton) Walker. Ethel was one of ten children, and they were raised in Drury, now Lothian, MD. She married Emmett Dean on September 8, 1951 and they lived in Lothian before moving to Dunkirk in 1968. She was a devoted homemaker, and did so much for her family. She also owned and operated LeeAnn Card Shop in Upper Marlboro, and later Slim’s Grocery Store in Friendship, with her husband. Ethel was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church since she was 2 years old, and was also a member of the Helping Hands Ladies Group and the church choir. Ethel enjoyed cooking and baking and most of all, spending time her with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett in 1982 and nine siblings. Ethel is survived by daughters Judy Warner and husband Ken of Broomes Island and Susan Ogle and husband Robert of Dunkirk, grandchildren Bonnie Warner Toffoli and husband Dan, Robert E. Ogle III and wife Sherri, Dean A. Warner and wife Diana, Randy L. Ogle and wife Laura and Ryan L. Ogle and wife Roxanne. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Laynie, Kaitlyn, Brooke, Aubrey, Noah, Shayne, Camryn, Axel, Avary, Claire, Emmett, Savannah, Elijah and Nikolai, and great-great-grandsons Hunter and Bennett and her faithful friend John T. Stott.
Visitation
Services
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
11:00 AM
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
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It is with sadness that I learned of Ethel’s passing on to be with the loved ones who have gone before. She was such a fun and kind lady. We had many laughs on our trips with George and I and the ‘sister’s’. Those were such special moments and such fond memories. Prayers being said daily for Judy and Susan and their wonderful families.
I never called her Aunt Ethel – it was Aunt Ottie – tried to dig that out of my memory. She was such a genuinely kind person – loving, accepting and just good. I looked at all the family posts – what a beautiful life she had – you should be so proud of the life you gave her! I’m sure she will be missed. Much love – Wanda
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So Sorry to hear about my sweet Aunt Ethel. Loved her so much. She is going home to Jesus.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers…
So sorry to hear of Ethels passing. She was such a kind sweet and funny lady. Bless her family.
It is with sadness that I learned of Ethel’s passing on to be with the loved ones who have gone before. She was such a fun and kind lady. We had many laughs on our trips with George and I and the ‘sister’s’. Those were such special moments and such fond memories. Prayers being said daily for Judy and Susan and their wonderful families.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a sweet lady. Sending hugs and prayers to her family
So sorry to hear of Aunt Ethel’s passing. My prayers are with you all.
(R.I.P. Auntie Ethel) My heartfelt wishes to the family are meant simply to say, May God Bless and Strengthen You All Each and Every Day! “Come to Me, all you who labor and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
I never called her Aunt Ethel – it was Aunt Ottie – tried to dig that out of my memory. She was such a genuinely kind person – loving, accepting and just good. I looked at all the family posts – what a beautiful life she had – you should be so proud of the life you gave her! I’m sure she will be missed. Much love – Wanda
I was so sorry to hear of Nana’s passing. Sending heartfelt wishes for God’s blessings of peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Gina