NORWAY –Duane E. "Mike" Dean of Norway, passed away on January 31, 2016. Mike was born in Greenville, ME on July 13, 1937 to Merle J. and Beryl A. Dean. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1955 and then attended the Gorham State Teachers College and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Industrial Arts Education. While at GSTC he met and married the love of his life, Gloria Blake. He taught for the Portland School District for 25 years. After retiring from teaching he worked for a number of construction companies. Mike's greatest joy came from his woodworking hobby where he crafted scale replica birdhouses of Maine landmarks and Christmas sleighs. It thrilled him to give his creations to friends and family. He loved using his craftsman skills to help those in need. His other greatest joys were his five grandchildren and great-grandson whom he regaled stories of often. Mike's death was very sudden and unexpected. He is predeceased by his mother and father, a brother, Warren "Red" Dean of Industry, and his beloved wife, Gloria Dean. He is survived by a sister, Cheryl Nelson and her husband, Craig, of Farmingdale – Son Mark A. Dean of Portland and his children, Gina and Anthony Dean – Son Peter M. Dean and his wife, Peggy of Gorham and their children, Rebecca, Marshall, and Blake Dean and cherished great-grandson, Hunter Dean. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.