Obituary: Dean P. Ion

Dean P. Ion (April 10, 1968 - December 16, 2021)

Dean P. Ion, 53, died suddenly on December 16, 2021 in Bradenton, Fl. 

Dean was born April 10, 1968 in Melbourne, Australia and grew up in Manchester, MI. He will be fondly remembered for his big heart, giving nature and how he was always wanting to help someone in need. 

Dean is survived by his children, Dyllan Ion of Largo, Fl; and Lanettia Ion of Largo, Fl; his mother, Barbara G Ion, of Manchester, MI; his sister Lanettia Aldrich of Manchester, MI; his brother’s Allen Ion of Jackson, MI; and Shawn Ion of Jackson, MI. Dean is also survived by his former wife, Cindy Ion of Largo, Fl and large extended family of many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.