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DEAN DANFORTH
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Danforth on June 3, 2026, at the age of 92.
Dean will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Stephanie; children Kerri (Ken), Chris (Martha); grandchildren McKinley (Kate), Kellen, Kennedy, Max, Jackson; great-grandchild Liza; sisters-in-law Frances, Pauline; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Born in Alberta, Dean moved to Winnipeg early in his 42-year career with CN Rail, where he was the last to apprentice as a steam boilermaker. A dedicated volunteer, he served the Crescentwood community for more than 40 years; Danforth Hall at Crescentwood Community Centre bears his name in recognition of his contributions. Dean was also passionate about baseball and received Baseball Manitoba's Outstanding Achievement Award in 2001.
He will be remembered for his love of family, volunteering, baseball, football, cribbage, gardening, fishing, and tackling projects around the house.
A service will be held at Thomson in the Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. by a reception at Danforth Hall, Crescentwood Community Centre, 1170 Corydon Ave.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dean’s memory to Parkinson Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2026
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear of Deans passing. He was great friends of my parents Tom and Verna Nicholl. Along with working together they all belonged to the CN Pensioners bowling league. That is how I met them. Again my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Elaine Nicholl (Friend of family) on: Jun 13, 2026
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I am so sorry to hear of Deans passing. He was great friends of my parents Tom and Verna Nicholl. Along with working together they all belonged to the CN Pensioners bowling league. That is how I met them. Again my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Elaine Nicholl (Friend of family) on: Jun 13, 2026
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So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. My late Husband Peter Holleron worked with Dean at CN. My sincere condolences to Stephanie and Family - so sorry for your loss🙏🙏💐💙 - Posted by: Audrey Holleron (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2026
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With Deepest Sympathy to the entire family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Janet and Bruce Lewis Anderson (Friends from CN Pensioners) on: Jun 13, 2026
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On behalf of our family I offer our Sincere Sympathy to your family . Your Dad was a staple of the community center with kind words and a smile . His dedication is honored . What a contribution he was to the young football program . May your Memories fill your hearts Shirley Thomas - Posted by: Shirley Thomas (Community) on: Jun 13, 2026
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Thinking of you during your time of grief. Dean was a good man and was always friendly and kind when I was over for family dinners or various sporting events for the kids. He was an engaged father and grandfather and will be truly missed. - Posted by: Joanne Butcher (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2026