On Sunday, November 20th, 2011, of Thames Centre, in his 34th year. Partner of Chanda H. Burke. Loving father of Kade. Dear son of Dan and Ruth (Kelch) Dobinson of Birr. Dear brother of Nicole of Toronto and Ernie (Colleen) of Elginfield. Dear uncle of Ashlyn and Rachel. Dear grandson of the late Ernie and Dona Dobinson, Margje Kelch of London and the late John Kelch Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins; and will be dearly missed by all his rodeo family.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 24th at 11 AM with The Rev. Father Daniel Bowyer officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to a trust fund for Kade (cheques to Chanda Burke) or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Karla Giraldo and Family
Nicole and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother and Son. My prayers are with you and your family.
Karla, Dave, Maya and Marko Grubor
Bonny and Evalyn Lambourn
Dear Chanda…Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. I can’t imagine what you must be going though.
Bonny and Evalyn
Debbie Dobinson
Ruth, Dan, Nicole, Ernie, Chanda & Kade – my deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dobinson Family
On behalf of the Dobinson family, thank you all for your kind words, offers of help and attendance at the house and funeral. From the smallest to the most generous of gestures, the community support has provided a significant amount of comfort at this difficult time. Thank You.
Pat & Cora Ryan and family
Dan and Ruth our hearts go out to you at this time. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Andy Weir
Chanda & Kade,
We are very sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. We always enjoyed watching him at the rodeos and talking with him.
Ruth Greer (Clairville Ranch)
Chanda,
I was very shocked and saddened about Dean’s passing. I have been thinking about you every day since I heard and I hope it will give you some comfort to know that others share your sorrow. You and Kade are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Danielle Bond and Family
Dan, Ruth and Family;
Our deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you on your terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billy and Liz Linders
It is said a cowboys spirit never dies, it just rides onto greener pastures. It is not our place to understand why the lord called you up so early. Maybe he had some wild ones that needed to be riden or someone to help him tend to his herd. Maybe, he needed someone to make him smile. Could it be that he needed us all to take a look and remember what a good man is made of.
My friend you where all of these things. You will be missed by many and admired by all.
Chanda, Kade and the Dobinson family, the fact that Dean was loved and respected by so many, may this ease your pain and comfort you in this trying time.
Jeff, Melissa and Caroline Aitken
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Janyce and Bill Mardlin and family
Our deepest sympathy to the Dobinson family for your loss.
Tom & Carol Baker
Dan, Ruth and Family
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Dean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Anne Stroud
Chanda, Kade and all of Dean’s family, my thoughts are with you.
He was a great cowboy, taken way too soon.
Susan Thomson
Chanda, Kade and Dobinson family. So so sorry to hear about Dean’s passing he was a great cowboy and bronc rider always had a wise word to say and friendly smile. Will miss seeing him at the rodeos and ropings. God Bless Chanda may you find some peace and comfort through all of this.
Love Sue
Brad England and Family
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Katie Robson
Chanda, Kade & family,
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Childhood friends are special friends and he will be remembered fondly.
My thoughts are with you.
Katie
Kevin,Marlene, Whit,Beth and Sierra Stewart
We are all so sorry for your loss of Dean, he was such a kind wonderful, friendly person. He will be highly missed in the community and everywhere he went. God Bless you all, I am sure he will be looking down on you.
The Stewart Family
Debbie & Terry Heffernan
Ernie & Colleen and families,
We are shocked and saddened by this tragedy. Our deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Steve and Carrie Hallman
Chanda,Kade and the Dobinson family
We are thinking of you hoping you’ll find the strength you need for today and hope for tomorrow. Sending our love.
Erin & Katherine Steadman
Chanda, Kade and the Dobinson family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Our deepest condolences. Dean will be missed greatly.
Erin & Kat
Breanne Cresswell (Stewart)
Dear Ernie, Colleen and family,
I read about Deans passing in the paper and am deeply saddened with this horrible news, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this terrible time, My deepest sympathy. I hope you find strength to get through this very hard time.
Todd , Ann, Scott & Cori Charlton
Dean will be sadly missed by ALL the people that new him. As Dean came to us first as a hockey player,then as a helper, then as a hoof trimmer, while all becoming a truly good and caring friendship. Our condolences are with you all.
Todd, Ann, Scott & Cori
Maurice & Marion McAuslan (parents of Danny)
Thinking of you all at this time. We send our hugs and prayers.
Ed Charlton
My sincerest sympathies to all of Dean’s Family. I remember him as a strong and friendly man. You are in my prayer
Shelley (Burnett) Bourne
Dan and Ruth and Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Mark & Amanda Youmans & Family
So sorry for your loss, your families are in our prayers.
Ashley McKay
To the Dobinson Family — thinking of you all and remembering Dean fondly. A great hockey player, friend, and story teller — always with a smile on his face and such an infectious laugh!!
Ken Bellamy
I am so sorry to hear about Dean. He will always be with you in memory and your heart.
Dan & Portia METCALFE
Truly sorry for your loss, Dean was the first cowboy I ever had the pleasure of getting to know, he will be missed
Lee & Diane Bellamy
Dan, Ruth & Family;
We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss and words alone could never express how much. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ernie Sciliberto
Chanda, Kade and Dobinson family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your son Dean. My memories of Dean will live in my heart forever. God bless you and may yoou look down on us from above. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Edward,June and Beth Davis
We have no words to comfort you at this time but you have all those lovely memories of Dean as a son,brother,partner and most of all a father keep them close. Dean was a great guy.
Ruth Martin
Dear Dan, Ruth, Nicole, and Ernie,
I was Dean’s grade five teacher at Prince Andrew School. I was saddened to read of Dean’s passing in the London Free Press. I remember him as a hardworking student and pleasure to teach. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love
Ruth Martin
Nelson & Mackenzie Da Silva
Chanda & Kade Sorry to hear of Dean`s passing. Please accept our condolence.
Keith Thomas
Ernie,Colleen & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of each other.
Ted and Helen Toonders
So very sorry for your loss,
Our prayers are with the whole Family
Tracey & Bruce MacKenzie
Chanda, Kade, and the Dobinson family:
Our memories of Dean bring to mind a kind man, who was quick to entertain with a funny story. Having known him only through Chanda, we were always impressed that he remembered which horse in the barn was ours on their occasional visits, and always inquired sincerely about him. Words cannot express the shock and sorrow we felt at the news of his passing. This world has lost a good soul. His light must shine so brightly in Heaven! You are all held closely in our hearts and prayers now, and in the days to come.
Liz and Carl Heffernan
Our heart felt condolences and prayers go out to Chanda, Kade and Dean’s entire family. Dean was the kind of cowboy we were all proud to have represent the sport and call friend. He will be missed by so many. One of the best in so many ways.
Jim, Shelley & Amanda Thomson
Chanda and family,Thinking of you at this very sad time and hoping that your memories will help you through the tough times. You have such a great support group and hope that you lean on all of them including your friends at MWHS.
Mark Sanderson & David Sanderson
Dan, Ruth & Family:
Our memories of Dean go back to minor hockey days-a great teammate, determined and courageous. We see that he accomplished a lot in his young life. He will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with you.
Susan Skaith
Please accept my sincere condolences – a very bright light has been snuffed out far too early — my heartfelt sympathy — Susan Skaith
Brenda & Jermie Vasseur
Our thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.
The Griffiths Family
To Chanda, Kade and all of Dean’s Family,
Dean was a WONDERFUL neighbour. Our family could count on Dean. He was always ready to lend a hand, or offer great advice. Dean was WISE beyond his years. For someone so young, he knew what was REALLY important in life, PEOPLE! Dean would often come to our farm to help us out of situations. After the problem was solved Dean would always take time to share a story or a reflection with us. It didn’t seem to matter if it was day or night Dean took time to help, and then share a moment to get to know you better. We will miss Dean, and we will try to look at life like he did. We have been so blessed to have had Dean touch our lives in so many ways. We will MISS him. Sincerely, Rich, Pooch, Jessica and Ali
Marcel Rivard
To Chanda, Kade and the Dobinson family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Dean’s sudden passing. I will always remember him as a fierce competitor and one who never gave up, but, most of all, I will remember him as a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all his friends.
Kirk Baines
Dan, Ruth and Family, we are saddened to here of the loss of your dear son, this is a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate a man’s life and to bring comfort to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all. Kirk
Don & Elvy Urbshott
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still Loved, still missed and very dear.
Oue sincere thoughts of sympathy are with you and your family
Don & Elvy
Teresa Holst(Lucknow Rodeo)
My thoughts and prayers are with Chandra, Kade, family and friends. You could be guarantee that wonderful smile when you seen Dean. What a terrible loss to all who knew him.
Brian & Pat Hicks
Dan, Ruth, Chanda & Family
How heart broken we were to hear the news of Dean’s passing.
Brian knew him from the “Horse Family” and earlier than that.
He always thought Dean was such a wonderful person. A wonderful Man! We lost our Son 12 1/2 years ago, and we know your pain. You have a long road ahead of you… one breathe at a time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Thank God for Kade, Dean will live on.
God Bless
Brian & Pat
Pat Hughes
Dear Chanda, I am thinking of you as you go through this hard time. Dean was a great cowboy and Dad and support for you. My sympathies to you and all of Dean’s family.
Clarke Petherick
My heart goes out to the Dobinson family, and Chanda and Kade, you will never be forgotton,
Jerry and Denise Perry
To Chanda and Kade, and to all of his family and friends, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time, he will be missed by many many people, he touched alot of lives.
Libby and Cleo Roy
Chanda, Kade and family, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time.
Shawn Robb
Condolences to all who were close to Dean. Gone too soon.
Shawn and Amanda Orr
Chanda, Kade and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Dean, we miss you. You will always have a place in our hearts.
Kim Shaw & Family
I was saddened to hear about Dean’s passing. I hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss.
You have our deepest sympathy
Kim and Paul Anderson
Chanda, Kade and family: Very sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Lyle, Carol, Jason, Sheila Beatson
Dan, Ruth and family: our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Dean. May you remember all the great times you shared together.
Ruth Pugh
Dan, Ruth, Chanda and family
My most sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Chris McCullough
I am so very sorry and sad to hear of Dean’s sudden passing. I will always remember Dean as a kind friend and true champion in all aspects of his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dean’s family and countless friends.
Kyle and Amy Murphy
Chanda, Kade & family
We are so sorry to hear about Dean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time.
Tim and Nancy Banick
Chanda, Kade and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Susan and Jennifer Campbell
Dear Chanda and Kade,
Please know that we are thinking of you at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family. We hope that your great memories of Dean will bring you peace and strength.
Brooke (Foster) Marks
Chanda, Kade, Dan, Ruth, Ernie and Nicole
I can’t tell you how very sad I am for losing Dean, he was so much to me in many ways. I am sending you all my love during this time. I am very grateful that he came into my life even if it was for to short, you all are still apart of my family and always will be, I love you all so very much. Lots of love and hugs, I am thinking of you guys.
Monika and Paulina
Chanda & Kade Dobinson Family
Please accept our Condolences for the passing of Dean.
We worked with Dean at London Dairy Farm.
Wonderful man and is going to be missed by everyone.
Lindsey (DeBlock) Sinclair
My deepest sympathy goes out all of Dean’s loved ones. He will be missed greatly.
Nancy Nicholson
Deepest sympathy and hugs to Chanda, Kade and Dean’s family. Dean was a great competitor and will be greatly missed.
Christine & Bernie Quinlan
Chanda, Kade and family – We are very sorry to hear about Dean. Wonderful memories of Dean will be in our hearts forever.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and the whole family.
Love,
Christine & Bernie Quinlan (Brampton, ON)
Mike Walsh
Ruth & Danny ,Sorry to hear about the loss of your son
Mike
Patti Swartz
Dobinson Family & Chanda & Kade
Please accept my Condolences for the passing of Dean.
I worked briefly with Dean at Denfield Livestock Sale Barn.
Great guy and is going to be missed by all..
Hold on to the Memories and Cherish the great times..
RIDE’M COWBOY…
Jerry and D.Kathy Hendrikx
We were shocked to read of Dean’s passing. Jerry was just recently talking to him about setting up a hoof-trimming appointment. And our youngest daughter will never forget his generousity in making a special trip out to the farm to help with her 4-H calf. Our deepest sympathies to your family during this very sad time.
Pat Legg
Dan, Ruth, Nicole, Ernie, Chanda and Kade:
My deepest sympathy goes out to each and every one of you. Dean leaves us with a strong ideal of how you can make your dreams come true. He was a joy to see as he always carried that happy smile with him. Take the strength and support from all your family, friends, neighbours, and acquaintances that offer you their heartfelt wishes to help you though this most sorrowful time.
Lynda, Warren, Jenny and Peter Nye
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Thompson
To Chanda, Kade and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Words cannot express what you are going through. I pray and wish you strength at this difficult time.
John & Patti Bridge
Our deepest sympathy to Chanda,Kade & family. Dean also took a moment for a hello, kind word or a funny story, he will be saddly missed.
Ken & Glenda McLellan
Chandas, Kade and Family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of Dean. Our thoughts and prayers sre with you at this difficult time.
Linda & Wayne Dobinson
Dear Dan, Ruth & family
We were so very saddened to hear of Dean’s death. A truly terrible loss for all of you. We can only begin to imagine your pain at this time and I know that no words will bring you real comfort . Hopefully time and your cherished memories will help ease that pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love , Linda & Wayne
Julie Parnell
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dean. He was a great cowboy and will be greatly missed by all! My deepest sympathies to Chanda and Kade; I couldn’t imagine what you are going through! Hang in there!
Eleta Tuck-Pfaff
I wish to send my deeptest sympathy to Ruth and Danny, I watched Dean many times at Rodeo’s and even though I did not know him personally I knew his parents, I was always so excited to see him ride. I want to extend symapthies from my brothers and sister (Jacqui Mills-Tuck, Terry, Dennis and Ian Tuck). My heart goes out to the entire family.
Chuck Erb
My condolences to Ernie, Collen and the rest of your Family.
I will keep You all, in my Thoughts & Prayers.
Brent Bellamy
Chandra, Kade, and the Dobinson family,
I am so very sorry to hear the news of Dean’s passing. No matter how old you get, you never forget the friends you made growing up. My sincere condolences to Dean’s family and friends.
Brian Roworth & Dayna Hale
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Dean was a great competitor and a fine friend. He will be sadly missed.
Daryl and Laurie Woods
Thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.
John & Shirley Dykstra & Family
Find strength and peace in knowing that Dean has joined the Lord. He will always be with us in memory as a friend and trailblazer.
Carolyn O'Neil
I really don’t know what to say. Words cannot express my sympathy for you all in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory and his strength help you through the times ahead. I always enjoyed running into Dean and hearing his stories. His smile was contagious! May the happy memories you shared remain in your hearts!
Teresa Lojzer
I was absolutely stunned to hear of Dean’s death. I will always remember him as a dear friend who was not afraid to go against the stream and just wanted to laugh and enjoy life… and as the proudest person to grow taller than me:) My deepest condolence come all the way from Dubai to Dean’s family, immediate and extended, as well as friends during this unimaginably difficult time.
Ken, Gayle, Alan and Jennifer Ready
Dan, Ruth and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Dean was a smiley loveable guy. We all have many fond memories of Dean.
Laurie Donaldson & Rodney Fuller
Chandi, Kade and all your family. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Words cannot express the great loss felt by all those who knew you Dean. In times such as these know, we are all gathering to celebrate your life Sticky, we know you will always be with us. Ride on where the grass is stirrup high!
Bev and Shawn Dayman
Chanda, Kade, Mr and Mrs Dobinson, Nicole and Ernie and the rest of Dean’s family, please accept our sincere condolences. I have many fond memories of Dean from High school and we have been blessed to have been able to reconnect these past couple years out at Triple D with the girls in riding lessons. Dean was a very special guy who always made time to chat and share a story or two whenever we saw him. I know he will be missed by so many. He sure did leave a lasting impression…he was a hell of a guy, such a tragic loss…I am so, so sorry for your loss.
Ashley Ingram
My thoughts and prayers are with you Chanda, Kade, and family. Dean was and always will be a great man and loving father. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Love Ashley
Rose Maxwell
Dan, Ruth & family:
My sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Lisa (Hardy) Loft
I am deeply sorry for your loss! I will miss Dean, but, will remember our friendship. We had a blast together in high school and I will hold onto those memories. I was able to catch up with him at the Ilderton Fair this year and will definitely cherish that moment always. My thoughts are with the Dobinson family!
Bernadette & Art Mercer
Our sincere thoughts of sympathy are with you and your family. Thinking of you all during the steps of this ever so difficult journey. We will hold onto the many fond memories of him.
Barbara Newlands & Richard Kucey
Chanda, Kade and family – We can only begin to imagine the shock of Dean’s passing for you, and the sorrow you are feeling. We wish you every strength to get through it until time’s passing can give you some peace.
Roy & Joan Ionson
Chanda, Kade & your family – we will never forget Dean – he was a real cowboy in every sense of the word – proud, brave, free-thinking,, fun loving – hard working, fair, kind, considerate – we loved him too!
Beynon family
Our deepest condolences. He was a kind hearted man who showed compassion and empathy to those around him.
RIP
The Mousseau Family (Barry, Jennifer and Cody)
We are truly sorry for your loss Chanda, Kade and the family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you to help you through this difficult time. Dean you will be truly missed but know you will live on through your son Kade.
Steve and Kathy zalvin
Although I didn’t know Dean that well, I always respected his cowboy skills…He was one hell of a bronc rider and represented the sport of rodeo with class….Our thoughts are with you during this time of great loss to the families…We will all remember the good times.
Kevin Beecroft & Verna Lockman
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of a great man and cowboy Dean. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
John&Lisa Hedley
Dan, Ruth and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Joe Scully
Dean was a Champion in and around the rodeo arena, and it is incredulous that we are beginning to celebrate his life with us at this time. He has affected so many with his cowboy spirit, talent and integrity. His legend shall live on.
My deepest sympathies to his Family, you remain in my thoughts.
Joe Scully, President
Ontario Rodeo Association
Kevin Rollings and family
Dear Dan, Ruth and family; So sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. I knew him from going to school with him at Medway and also him trimming feet on cows at places I have worked on dairy farms with him and always was easy going and every time I cross paths we always shared a good chat and laugh. He will be dearly missed around the community and also the rodeos so sorry to all of you to loose a son and also to Ernie and Nicole to loose a brother my thoughts are with you and your family. I will miss the chats and laughs we had. My condolences Kevin Rollings
Steve and Kim Bowman and family
Condolences to the Dobinson family in the loss of a cherished family member “Dean”. Our thoughts and prayers are with in this difficult time.
Steve & Kim Bowman and family xo
Callie Gray
Thoughts and prayers go out to Chanda, Kade and the rest of Dean’s family. He was a great man, father, friend and husband, Sticky taught me a lot. Ride on cowboy
Kevin & Connie Elliott
Chanda Kade and Dobinson family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Dean was a very special friend to everyone and especially Robin. He will always be remembered and has a special place in our hearts. Our sympathies are sent to the whole family.
Kevin & Connie
Lloyd & Julia McNaughton
Dear Dan, Ruth & Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly , Lloyd and Julia
Robert Sherwood
Sorry for your loss. Dean was one hell of a guy and cowboy
Tanya, Kenny and Hailey McNicol
Chanda, Kade and family
Words cannot express how we feel at a time like this, nor do they offer the comfort that his family is longing for. All we can do is offer you our sympathies and our strength for you to borrow. Remember that family and friends are the support system that is needed during this time, and his memories will always be in your hearts and mind.
Our love goes out to you.
Tanya, Kenny and Hailey
Cari & Terry Zenkawich
May you find strength during this difficult time, although we never fully understand why – know that you are held high in the thoughts & prayers of many. Dean will be forever in our memories .
Kelly Egerton Cass
I am so sorry. Our prayers are with you
Chelsey DiBattista
Thinking and Praying for the family at this difficult time.
Dana Eaton & Chris Moore
Chanda & Kade and Family- We are very sorry to hear about Dean. Our deepest sympathies to all. He has left a memorable imprint on all the lives he has touched. Memories you will hold with you forever. Ride on Dean !
Les & Bev Youngson
We are so very very sorry to hear of Dean passing. Our deepest sorrow for the pain you are experiencing & our heartfelt sympathies is being sent to each & every one of you. We are so sorry that you have to be going through this terrible pain.
Love Les & Bev
John & Mary Walls & Family
Dan, Ruth & Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time in your lives. There will be many great memories of Dean.