Dean Charles Sheardown

Dean was born March 1, 1973 in Vancouver, B.C. A beloved son of Glen and Helen Sheardown, he grew up in Richmond, B.C. along side his three siblings.

Dean graduated from Richmond Senior Secondary in 1991. He attended the University of British Columbia, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Math and History in 1997. Dean then spent a year travelling in Australia, New Zealand, and other south pacific islands. He returned home, completed and earned his Bachelor of Education Degree in 1999. Dean began his teaching career at David Thompson Secondary in Vancouver where he taught for many years in the Math department. He then transferred to the University Transition Program at UBC, where he taught math and history to students in an accelerated program. The Transition Program included travel which is what drew Dean to this position. He travelled with his students to various countries, including Iceland, Japan, Canada’s Martimes, England and France.

Dean’s passion was travelling. He started with his family at a young age and continued his travels throughout his adult life. He explored every corner of the world during his spring and summer breaks. Dean shared his extensive travels and experiences with all of us through his stories and photographs during his trips in Canada and abroad.

Dean enjoyed biking, walking, hiking and photography. As a teacher, he coached many academic and sports teams, including Beat the Clock competitions, basketball, and chaperoning students on many extracurricular activities.

Dean was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Richmond. He was actively involved with the Youth Group, going on many retreats. He was a communion server and in the past year, became a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Dean had an engaging personality that resonated with everyone he knew and met. His stories were endless, his laugh sincere and his imitation of Donald Duck was well known, but most of all, his love of family and friends was first and foremost.

Dean is survived by his mother Helen, his siblings, Thea (Bill), Arlana and Stephen (Kelly), his nieces Elizabeth, Maria, Maggie and Kayla (Tyrel), his nephew Joshua, and his extended family in British Columbia, Manitoba, the USA and Switzerland. He was predeceased by his father Glen Sheardown in 2024.

A Funeral Mass will be held on November 14, 2026, at 10:30 am at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond, B.C. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Interment at 2:30 the Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery, Surrey, B.C. Dean had a special quality that touched so many and left a lasting impression on everyone he knew. His loss will be deeply felt by his many friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dean’s name, to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.