Dean Carlton Ferrin, 81, of Newark, DE passed away September 14, 2016. Born November 27, 1934 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Dean was the son of the late Wendall Lee Ferrin and Marion C. (Foley) Ferrin.
Dean worked as a salesman throughout the Cecil County area, working for Frito Lay for fifteen years and for Sysco Food for twelve years. He enjoyed building and restoring classic cars and riding motorcycles. Dean was a hardworking man whose greatest joys came from the simple pleasures in life.
Dean is survived by his loving wife of nearly 61 years, Jane Ferrin; three daughters, Dawn L. Ferrin and her husband, Guy Kline, Star Lynn Ferrin and her husband, Art Ouellette, and Susan M. Palmer and her husband, Chip Palmer; son, Dean C. Ferrin, II and his wife, Melanie; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and two sisters, Eleanor Ziegler and Diane Campbell.
Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Seasons Hospice” and sent in care of R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.