Patricia Ann Dean

Patricia Ann Dean, age 68 of Midland died at the Toni & Trish House on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The daughter of Helen (Wegener) Garno and the late Robert Garno was born on November 5, 1944 in Midland where she was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School. She also graduated from Great Lakes Community College. On December 2, 1988 she married Charles Dean in Midland and he predeceased her on November 28, 2011. Patricia had worked for Wall & Web Jewelers for many years. She later worked at Little Peoples Place Montessori School in Morenci, MI. returning to Midland in 2010. She was an avid collector of lighthouse memorabilia and was foster parent for many years.

Patricia is survived by her mother, Helen Garno; son Steven Gray of Midland, daughters Daria Kunish of Bridgeport and Megan Gray of Midland. She is also survived by grandchildren; Ethen Gray, Nichole & Amy Kunish and a brother Robert D. Garno of Midland and a sister Barbara (James) Howe of Oscoda. In addition to her father and husband she was predeceased by brothers Gerald L. and William S. Garno.

Cremation has been arranged by the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be offered to the Toni & Trish House. Personal messages of condolence to the family may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com