Girls football coach Dean Stonehouse started feeling tired in May last year, and by the end of the month, his fatigue had caused him to collapse.
Dean attended Cardiff Metropolitan University. According to his LinkedIn profile, he served as the regional Account manager at Nestle Waters Powwow from January 2007 to June 2008.
Highlights
- Girl’s football coach Dean Stonehouse served as head of business at Mon Motors Group.
- Dean was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in May 2024 and took his last breath on October 24 at 38, leaving behind his wife, Amy, and two daughters.
- His wife has been raising funds for Velindre Cancer Centre and is planning for a sponsored walk to the 2,900-foot peak in the Brecon Beacons on March 8, 2025, in honor of her late husband, Dean Stonehouse.
Later, he joined Toyota World as a Senior Sales Executive in 2008.
He was General Sales Manager from September 2012 to May 2018, Head of Business and Groud head of Business at Mon Motors Group.
Moreover, he also helped coach the girls at Thornhill Football Club.
Dean’s Wife, Amy, Is Planning A Sponsored Walk To The 2,900-foot peak In The Brecon Beacons Following Death Of Her Husband
Dean Stonehouse died in October 2024 at the age of 38 after a four-month battle with stage 4 cancer.
Girls football coach Dean started feeling tired in May last year, and by the end of the month, his fatigue had caused him to collapse.
His wife Amy took him in for tests, saying, “We still didn’t think it was that serious,” only for doctors to deliver the blow that the Dean had stage four cancer.
The family was shocked by the news, having no history of cancer and with Dean being physically fit and healthy due to his coaching at a local football club.
Furthermore, Dean was never told the primary source of his cancer as doctors “just couldn’t find it.”
After the diagnosis, Dean started the treatment almost immediately at the cancer hospital’s center in Whitchurch.
He also had to stay overnight, and on those occasions, his daughters were able to visit and use the family room facilities.
By the beginning of October, Dean took his last breath, leaving behind his wife Amy and daughters Sophia, 14, and Leila, 12.
The family, from Cardiff, say they are now determined to honor Dean’s memory by raising cash for the palliative care hospital where he was treated.
During the interview with Wales Online, Amy said,
“Dean fought every step of the way,” “He would say ‘we are going fight this’ and I genuinely didn’t think what happened would. He was always thinking of others and was the best dad and husband.” She added: “He was only diagnosed at the end of May and died at the beginning of October. We met at university and had been together for 20 years, we love him always and forever and miss him so so much, but we are determined to do this for him.” Having to tell the girls was one of the worst things I have ever had to do. Shortly after that we had the girls’ birthdays, and then there was Christmas. I had to get the girls the flowers for Valentine’s Day because that is something their dad always did. It has been so hard, some days it is hard to face the day and the emotions can hit you out of the blue, but we have so much support from family and friends. My work has been fantastic and Dean’s colleague’s at Mon Motors in Newport and Cwmbran have been there for us all. We just all want to make sure that Dean’s wish can come true.”
Amy Stonehouse
Amy said that, even when Dean was ill, he wanted to get better and walk up Pen-y-fan, South Wales’ highest peak. She added,
“He didn’t get to carry out his wish, so we are going to do it for him,”
Amy Stonehouse
Honoring Dean’s wish, Amy is planning a sponsored walk on Saturday, March 8, 2025, to the 2,900-foot peak in the Brecon Beacons to raise funds for improving the family room at Velindre Cancer Centre in Whitchurch, Cardiff, where he was cared for.
Amy concluded,
“It is a fantastic room, and it was great for us to spend time as a family and was less frightening for the girls than the ward,” I know Dean would be very happy and proud that we are continuing to do this,” “We loved walking Pen y Fan as a family,” says Amy. “We have had so much support already with more than 50 friends and family coming from all over the UK to take part. It will be a very special walk as we remember Dean and support a cause close to our hearts.”
Amy Stonehouse
Amy has welcomed all friends and family on the special walk to support a cause close to heart and remember Dean.
She has also raised funds for Velindre Cancer Centre through JustGiving. Around 92 people have already donated, and over $2,501.26 (£1,985) has been collected.
Close friends and relatives have offered their heartfelt condolences to Amy and her daughters and urged them to stay strong in this challenging time.
Rest in Peace, football coach Dean Stonehouse.
Additional Information
- Dean’s wife, Amy, bought a single rose for each of her daughters for Valentine’s Day, a tradition started by Dean.
- Amy and Dean met at University and were together for over 20 years.
- While serving as the head of sales at Cwmbran Ford- Mon Motors Group, he earned an annual salary between $40,000 and $60,000.
