Nancy Dean

Nancy Ellen Dean, of Shelby Township, MI passed away with her loving husband by her side on October 10th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 77 years old. Nancy was raised in Buffalo, NY, born to Raymond and Victoria Domino on March 16th, 1945. She attended SUNY - Buffalo State College briefly before starting her long, notable administrative career. Nancy married in 1966, and she and her first husband moved from Buffalo to Fredericksburg, VA, and then to Rockville, MD. They would have two daughters together. During this time, Nancy worked for several prominent lawyers from 1969 until the early 90s, when she moved to Ernst & Young, LLC and made many lifelong friends. After the two divorced, in the mid-90s, Nancy married her second husband, Earl, of Shelby Township, MI. She moved to Michigan to start her new life with Earl, and finished her career at GMAC in Detroit, MI retiring in 2008. Known for her exquisite administrative skills and incredible work ethic, Nancy was equally lauded for her sage and trusted advice, and was often lovingly referred to by her colleagues around the office as "The Glue" and "Office Mom." Those who knew Nancy know that she was always dressed elegantly and impeccably, with a Colgate smile, and an easy laugh. She took great pride in her home, garden, and family. She enjoyed spending her time creating delicious meals, either from her Polish family cookbooks or new recipes she saw on TV. Happy Hour was her favorite hour, as she loved preparing numerous hors d'oeuvres and charcuterie boards. Nancy cherished holidays, and made them vibrant and joyful with her extensive decorations and feasts. She never missed a celebration, making sure to always send thoughtful cards and generous gifts (especially the ones she would bury in her luggage for her grandchildren). She loved all types of shopping, from big box stores to small boutiques, and could navigate aisles with a shopping cart like an Andretti brother. Nancy especially enjoyed her time traveling to Buffalo and Maryland to visit friends and family, but nothing made her happier than the precious months she spent in Hilton Head Island, SC every winter with her husband, Earl, and friends. There, they enjoyed playing golf, happy hours on the beach, card games with friends, and visiting favorite restaurants for live jazz music. Nancy also loved to watch Buffalo Bills and Michigan State football (but only if they won), as well as the numerous sporting events played by her own children and grandchildren. She spent most of her time with her loving husband, working on puzzles over breakfast, catching up on their favorite TV shows with a cocktail, or exploring local events and festivals. Nancy is survived by her husband of 23 years, Earl "Buz" Dean, daughters Kearney Blandamer (Chris) and Lesley Stroot (Matt), stepdaughters Katie Sprague (Todd), Mary Claire Collins (Jim) Suzanne St. John (Eric) and grandchildren Charlie and Callie Blandamer, Katherine, Audrey, and Kolbe Stroot, Nicolas and Natalie Sprague, Megan, Jimmy and Dylan Collins, and her brother David Domino (Jeanne). A visitation will be held on Friday October 14th from 2 pm-8pm at the Wm. Sullivan & Son 8459 Hall Rd. (3BLKS E. of Van Dyke) in Utica, MI. A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Kieran's Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Township on Saturday, October 15th, at 12 (Noon). A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on November 5th from 4pm-8pm at the home of Lesley Stroot in Brookeville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hawkeye & Friends Animal Rescue of Imlay City, MI.

Nancy Dean

March 16, 1945 - October 10, 2022