Wilton, NY - Dean James Lee, 56, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2014 with his loving wife Lori, by his side. Dean was born in Morristown, July 19th, 1957. His family moved to Wilton in 1968 after purchasing the Wishing Well Restaurant. He is a graduate of St. Clements School, a 1975 graduate of St. Peter Academy (Spa Catholic) and a high honors graduate from Paul Smith's College in Saranac, New York. Dean traveled the world for several years after college, living in St. Thomas, Utah and numerous other places. He married his high school sweetheart, Lori Blocksidge Lee and they were together for 25 years, raising two beautiful children, Christopher and Lindsey Lee. Dean worked at the Wishing Well Restaurant for most of his young life doing various jobs. After that he worked in the construction business for seven years. Dean also worked at Mount McGregor Correctional Facility as a certified engineer. After working for the state, Dean tended bar at the local McGregor Pub in Wilton where everyone was familiar with "Deano". Dean's passion in life was devoted to the outdoors. Skiing, camping and hiking were a few of his favorite's hobbies. He was also an avid gardener; his lawn always had to be perfect. Dean was a giver, frequently donating blood with his daughter Lindsey and donating to local charities whenever he could. Dean's family was his main purpose in life, and he loved them unconditionally. He was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs. He is predeceased by his step-father Robert W. Lee, father George Strongman and his cousin James Kilfoil. Dean is survived by his mother Brenda Lee; wife Lori Lee; two children, Christopher and Lindsey Lee; three siblings, Susan Garrett, Jennifer Matts, and Robert A. Lee; nieces and nephews, Christina Lee, Max Lee, Robert Ethridge, Hannah Matts and Bobby Matts; several aunt, uncles, cousins and by his beloved, fiery dachshund Jack. Relatives and friends may call 4-7pm Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A funeral service will follow at 7pm. Burial will be private. Donations may be made in Dean's name to Adirondack Wildlife Inc. P.O Box 555 Wilmington, New York, 12997. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.