He was born October 24th, 1930 in the Huddersfield District of England and grew up in Whitehaven until he immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Windsor, Ontario. Denis started his career as a carpenter and retired as a Superintendent for Eastern Construction. Denis built many of Windsor’s landmarks including Devonshire Mall; St. Clair College and many buildings at the University of Windsor including the Odette Business Building. After retirement he enjoyed his time reading; travelling and walking at the riverfront. Denis loved to laugh, joke, whistle and sing and his sense of humour, quick wit and joy for life endeared him to many hearts.
Denis is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dina (nee Salotte); son, Michael (Lisa Moscardelli); daughters, Angela (Tanya Glabb) and Denise; grandchildren, Tamara Ferguson, Stephanie Lawrence (Brett), Michelle Ferguson (Arthur Maslowski), Amber Monteith, Tina Beaugrand (Chris), Jacobi and Naomi Glabb Ferguson; great grandchildren, Gracen and Ajaiah Overbeck; Brooke and Shayla Lawrence; Christina Beaugrand and Miles Maslowski; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Amica and Paramed for the loving care given to Denis in his later years and the compassion shown to our family. In replacement of flowers, friends may make memorial donations to the building fund for Guadalupe church or any charity reminiscent of Denis’s vibrant spirit. As per Denis’ wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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