W. Dean Maitland
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W. Dean Maitland, 95, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, September 6th at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Alice M. Maitland, with whom he would have shared 69 years of marriage this coming Sept. 29th.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Emma (Clinger) and William Maitland.
A 1938 graduate of Scott High School and was a lifelong Red Raiders fan.
He joined the US Army during W.W.II, serving for over three and a half years, seeing combat in Guadalcanal.
He was the owner and operator of Maitland's Paint and Decorating Center for 50 years, retiring some 20 years ago.
Dean was a former member of the Presbyterian Church of Coatesville, where he served as Elder, Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. He was President of the Coatesville Rotary and was a Director of the Coatesville School Board. He was a member of the Coatesville Country Club and enjoyed playing golf, having shot a hole in one on three occasions.
Dean played French Horn in the Coatesville Presbyterian Band as well as the Lukens Band.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his five daughters: Sharyn Vietri, wife of Bill, of Coatesville, Diane Jordan, wife of Ken, of Coatesville, Brenda Fleck, wife of Bob, of Coatesville, Judy Coldren, wife of John, of Eagles Mere, Pa and Jill Morrison, wife of Steve, of Coatesville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
He was predecesed by siblings Lois Pitcherella and R. Edgar Maitland.
He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 11th at 11 AM at Wagontown Union Chapel, 469 W Kings Hwy, Coatesville, PA followed by interment in Hibernia Methodist Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the church from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that contributions be made to: Camp at Old Mill, 127 Brandamore Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
condolences
Gail Jesten sends her thoughts and prayers to the Maitland families at the loss of their patriarch, W Dean Maitland. Those of us living in Coatesville for many years remember fondly patronizing the Maitland Paint and Decorating Center and knowing we would get expert advice and care. Dean and my husband Chuck may have opportunity to play golf together on the Heavenly courses and we can only imagine others who may join in the game. Do know all of you are being thought about at this time.
Gail Jesten
Condolences
I remember hanging out with at the Maitland's many a summer; Mr. Maitland always made things fun for us girls! I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him...I don't think he ever "met a stranger!" My prayers for peace and comfort are sent out to the family. Coatesville will not be the same!
Sympathies
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr, Maitland was a wonderful family man. He was always friendly and had a kind word for me whenever our paths crossed. He was a wonderful grandfather to Mandy which is how I knew him.
I hope you all find comfort in you many wonderful memories of Mr. Maitland.
Sincerely,
Karen
My deepest sympathy and
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Maitland Family. I remember Mr. Maitland so fondly as a child growing up. Jill and I were always together and I spend many times at their house. He is the kind of person who stands out in a crowd. One of a kind who will be missed dearly. Love, Kathie Osborn
I am so sorry to hear of your
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many memories of your family when we were young, and how funny Dean was. Going into Coatesville to the paint store and then many years later, When i would see him at the bank he always would talk to me and I would laugh that his birthday was a leap year. What a great person he was. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kandie
My sorrow on passing of Dean Maitland
Next to my father, Dean was a major role model for me growing up. First as a Sunday school teacher at the Coatesville Presbyterian Church, and then also as the owner of Maitland's Paint, which was our family's go-to place for paints. Dean led by example and lived up to his Christian beliefs through his kind and generous way of dealing with all people. It is unbelievable to me when I read that he also served in horrendous battles in Guadalcanal in WWII. Not that he served because that was the kind of person he was, but that there were no outward signs or actions that he showed other than being a great human being and mensch. I already respected him, but that made me feel more so. I had forgotten that he served on the school board - one of the people that made our district great in the day. A month ago Deb and I drove by the house and I wondered out loud how he was doing, and I remember him telling me about many intense pick-up basketball games he had at the house and how he held his own against us youngsters. I'll never forget his flat-top, because my whole family had flat tops in the '50s and I didn't especially like mine, but his always looked great on him. Never forget his smile and warm greetings whenever we came in the store, and I was glad to grow up with Sharon throughout my schooling, who was always a nice and decent person. I am very sorry that we have a prior commitment on Friday, but I'll be there in spirit. I would have liked to have said all these things in person to the whole family. Coincidentally I just ran into Jim Pitcherella and he mentioned that Lois was his aunt and that Bill is his cousin. What a small wonderful world Coatesville was growing up. I hope in his honor and my dad Ted and all lthe good people that made it a great place to grow up, that it will come back and shine again. I know his generation sure gave this world its all, in war and in peace. - Greg Layton
To the Maitland Family
To the Maitland Family
I was deeply saddened to hear of Deans passing this week. My family and I have so many wonderful memories of Dean and the rest of your family. The times we spent together were always full of joy and laughter. Dean certainly knew how to command a room and was larger than life.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I will always remember Dean as a man of honor and kindness, truly "one of the good guys".
"Toots" Zinn and Family