Dean Ford (ex-Marmalade) - Funeral - Dan Matovina & Fernando Perdomo

Two of the eight speakers at Dean Ford (ex-Marmalade) funeral on Jan 16, 2019.
Dan Matovina & Fernando Perdomo - Dean's last two music producers
Starts song Dan produced, "God Is"; ends Fernando plays "Reflections Of My Life."
A lot of Dean's closest personal family and friends for a 90 minute service.
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[@alejandrobadillo6202]

These words remain in my heart "The world is A bad place A bad place A terrible place to live Oh, but I don't want to die. " It's true; I never imagined hearing this beautiful song with so many tears in my eyes. Dear Dean Ford, maybe one day we'll see each other in the hereafter. For now I wish God had you in his glory.

[@rochita07m]

☺️💙🙏🏼

[@VanBoy]

Thank you to Dean's family for sharing this service. I was 14 years old when *Reflections of My Life* came out and it has been with me ever since. RIP Dean and thank you for your beautiful music.

[@gordonkellas6529]

Your music lives on in the hearts of many R.i.P. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dorothyscarth2930]

It's a privilege to be able to share in Dean's Farewell here. What an amazing voice he had and what a brilliant songwriter he was. He will always be remembered for his music and as a gentle and much loved man xxx

[@ninamarybuba7440]

Dean Ford (Thomas McAleese) had a clear, melodious voice. He never lost his gift. He shared it with us. He will be missed.

[@bredadalton3290]

God bless you Dean this is so sad 😭 I don’t watch this very often missing you so much singing with the angels now miss you you so much god bless you Dean you will never be forgotten xxxz

[@dcm9854]

Never will you be too far away from us 😢❤ I carry your gift of your life and song ❤️😇 we will d you again our friend 💝

[@dcm9854]

❤ See you again 🎉❤

[@dcm9854]

March 2025😊

[@rafaelperdomo6658]

One of the best songs ever.... RIP Dean and thanks for your wonderful music...

[@missyv8900]

It's wonderful to hear his dearest friends describe that he was gentle and had a very warm presence and a great smile..a reader..intelligent.. just like I imagined he would have been.💕

[@Dezotuf]

He is so missed. What a beautiful voice and music are intertwined with memories I will always have from my youth, in those days of the 60s and 70s. RIP Dean.

[@archangel6415]

I can’t stop playing ‘reflections ‘ since I stumbled on it just a few short weeks ago. It’s just got that special sincerity and real to life feel that gets your full attention. How extra special it was to just learn he was from Glasgow U.K. my current home town. I’m also very pleased that his person was as genuine as his stage persona.

[@shaykatz5648]

Me too! Love it.

[@uncledoug9934]

I heard it on the radio a few weeks ago. When I got home, I looked up the chords and lyrics and learned to play it. The song really flows with song and word. At 69, I remember it from my teen years. The words resonate now.

[@jennifergould6947]

I met The Marmalade back in 1967 and had a few drinks with them in a bar in Doncaster, Then at night went to see them at a club that night. It was a great night!! ''Reflections of my life'' always bring a tear to my eye

[@nancyanderson2173]

Me too. I play it over and over. It makes me appreciative for the life I've had and the life that I have left.

[@thomascuddihy2933]

One of the giant songs of all time His voice and the bands music Are awesome And will live forever In this Glasgow bhoys Heart and soul A fellow Glaswegian One of the great Bands From Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bonnie Scotland Godbless you dean Ford Go in peace My prayers are with you And I thank you For the magic the joy The memories And your gift from god Has Returned To the father In heaven We will miss Your beauty ❤

[@margaretcundall2653]

We are losing all our great performers it is so sad 'these are my heroes of my time and each time another one goes the loss gets harder to bare" now we have lost another great artist that can't be replaced! and he will be sadly missed by many ....God bless you Dean " now you can join the angels with your wonderful voice...RIP 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🎵🎵🎵

[@janeowen3278]

I’d heard Refections on the program Heartbeat and ever since I couldn’t stop listing to it. So beautiful RIP Dean Ford 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@pilotmike98296]

I was 11 when “Reflections Of My Life” came out. It’s one of those, almost rare, songs that you instantly love the very first time you hear it, and before the midpoint! I’m 61 now. I’ve referred back to it when life treats you a certain way. “Reflections” will never go away cause it’s a perfect storm of the emotion the music brings and the lyrics that totally complement the personality of the music. I have a music degree so I can hear the very purposeful perfect storm. What a fantastic voice he had. An amazing skilled songwriter. I’m just now finding so much Dean Ford I had no idea of. The 2014 version of Reflection, WOW! That cello is so sweet! RIP Mr. Dean Ford.

[@felixfelix7447]

I second that.i was twelve when i bought it. Still with me everyday..... can't sing along without ever filling up....😒

[@caroledunnam1186]

Very well said. I had never heard this song until about a year ago. I’m so sorry I missed this beautiful gut wrenching song. Dean’s voice is so full of emotion. He has a rare talent of reaching your core like very few songs do. The version of this song when he sings with his older self leaves me in tears ever time I hear it. God bless you Mr. Ford. Your music lives on in the hearts of so many people.

[@zenonsokalski2044]

I love The Marmalade. I was in koncert in Warsaw in1970. I love the Reflektion of my Life. I wery LOVE Dean Ford. But Mister speacher take of Your cap in this ceremony in the church.For respect. Thats I understan

[@rainstein3680]

I do feel as if I had known this amazing soul personally through his magnificent music!!!!! RIP DEAN FORD........

[@ricseet4095]

Thank you Dan for posting this. Dad is very proud of you RIP Dean. Thank you for this beautiful song Reflection Of My Life. I listen to it everyday. My late wife is from London n when I met her at 16.5 years old she told me she is a great fan of The Marmalade and volunteer her time helping out at your Fan Club.

[@rchrdjms62]

I didn't really know who Dean Ford was until recently. I had grown up with the song and last year downloaded it to my phone and then saw the videos and especially touching video of him singing it with Clips being shown of him as he was when he released the song and over years previously. Wonderful gift to us!

[@huubbreuls6577]

Love That Song i was 14 years old never forgotten one off the best songs ever made R.I.P Dean Ford have Peace in heaven always in my ❤❤❤❤❤.

[@sueosborne1336]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Rest in peace Dean - your voice and your music will live on xx

[@therumorsandliesshowhosted7924]

His sweet voice reflect what that summers was about the month of August 1969. We love and miss you RIP

[@castiger1000]

First time I heard this song was at 60s in butlins in Skegness marmalade were playing and now every time I hear it it touches my heart RIP Dean Ford

[@honeyboysmith6587]

Every old school famous person in this world has their part that all together shaped our world. Sylvester stallone has Rocky , Michael jackson had Thriller , Huey lewis and the news , had The power of love . Dean gave us Reflection of my life . A real solid song . Rip Dean

[@bredadalton3290]

Rest in peace Dean you could never be replaced the voice of an angel god bless you missing you so much god bless you Dean forever in my thoughts glad I was lucky to get to know you and your great friend thank you for that god bless you Dean xxxx

[@margodoyle3557]

Beautiful man who was loved

[@rosemarymoore9825]

Rest easy Dean,thank for the wonderful music that created many memories.Would loved to have met you.

[@juancarlospalacios6670]

Nací a principios de esa maravillosa decada de los 60s, soy el menor de seis hermanos y crecí escuchando ésta inolvidable e incomparable musica de grupos como; The Unión Gap, The Shocking Blue, The Animals, Mamas & Papas, Tree Dog Night, Led Zepelin, Rare Heart, Status Quo, The Roling Stones, The Turtles, Electric Flag, Jethro Tull, The Doors, Chicago y desde luego The Marmalade entre muchos otros más, pues el mayor de mis hermanos fue tecladista del grupo The Soul Company que en esos años amenizaban las tardeadas en Tiberio's en Acapulco, Gro. No imaginé volver a escucharla, pero gracias a la tecnología hoy día podemos revivir esos años maravillosos. Disculpe la juventud actual, pero no habrá mejor música, en toda la extensión de la palabra, que la de estas decadas; 60s, 70s y buena parte de 80s. Lo que ha seguido nada que ver y menos oir.

[@joseluisalvarez9600]

Juan Carlos Palacios totalmente de acuerdo, la buena música se nos termina, nos quedan los discos, vídeos y grandes recuerdos.. un saludo desde Barcelona CATALUNYA.

[@israelmatus8286]

No sé tiene que pedir una disculpa cuando se dice una verdad innegable.la música de los 50s,60s,70s y 80s.son y fueron unas verdaderas joyas musicales,para los que apreciamos esa música que es inmortal. Es lamentable la perdida de esos músicos que marcaron una época

[@choycewellington3911]

What a fantastically BEAUTIFUL, and marvelously spiritual musical genius and - human being. Dean, God bless you!

[@wilmanew4830]

Thank you for allowing us to hear this.

[@sidneybarbosa6045]

É estão indo embora as pessoas iluminadas, e ficando por aqui pouca gente de bom gosto e bom senso. Que época linda foi quando saiu essa música. Hoje quase que já não existe músicas tão lindas. Não será mais possível voltar em um tempo tão romântico e cheio de grandes artistas. Descanse em Paz!

[@nildagoulart5640]

Vá c Deus querido p SEMPRE serei tua fà você fpi c sua Banda maravilhosos talentosos AMADOS AMADOS p sempre em nossoos corações esteja com DEUS AMADO e iluminado!!!😍💙💙💖💙💙

[@deanforddreamer6606]

I am so thankful to see this. Thank you Dan for posting it. It means so much to me. Godspeed Dean. Blessings to you Tracey.

[@55102]

Reflections of my life, one of the first songs i learned on guitar in my teen days

[@LB-pg3no]

One of m all-time favorite songs is reflections .....amazing song and lyrics! Dean was a brilliant song writer with an amazingly Beautiful voice!

[@robertaosouza2381]

Morreu quasse só,poucos amigos em seu velório,perdemos todos nós com sua partida.

[@72hugger]

the lord has received another great musician. Rest In Peace Dean ....You will be missed!

[@originalbigdaddy]

Thank you for sharing this. I was very sad to hear of Dean's passing in December of 2018. His 2014 Reflections remake brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. The words are very touching. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, it reminds of those good times and how much I miss them. It reminds me of my parents, sisters and other family and friends that have passed and how much I truly miss them. I think I've always found it difficult to deal with death. I probably always will. But at the moment I'm puzzled as to why the currently 24 people chose to give this posting a thumbs down or dislike?

[@narniamisst]

Thank you so much for posting this. Very sad but lovely to be able to share in his farewell xx Bless you Dean x

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

How poignant. Thank you for sharing this very personal video footage. RIP Dean.

[@suerichardson2067]

I stumbled across this by accident. A beautiful floral tribute there and I cannot believe Dean is in that coffin...or casket as they say in America. I wonder if any of the other members of Marmalade were at his funeral. Pat Fairley lives in America...Reflections played on the guitar brings tears to my eyes. God bless you Dean. Sympathies to his daughter Tracey, grandson Connor and all friends and other family members. I saw Marmalade when I was 13. I am now 64. Rest easy Dean.

[@robertcramb4654]

Not sure but is that Junior Campbell at the front?

[@suerichardson2067]

No Robert it isn't but it really does look like Junior. I have seen recent photos of Junior...check out his facebook page. He is now silver haired.

[@robertcramb4654]

Okay, Thank you Sue

[@dorothyscarth2930]

Pat Fairley and his wife were there.xx

[@suerichardson2067]

Thank you so much Dorothy. Am so pleased one of the Marmalade was able to attend. I think its just lovely that an old friend and colleague went.

[@Rozangelameneses25]

DESCANSE EM PAZ😢🙏🏻🙌🏻🇧🇷

[@deborahstaats922]

Beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ernestfrommalta1032]

Thank you for posting. A great loss to music. You will live again.

[@huubbreuls6577]

One of Englands Greatest singers off the Sixties and seventies,s and a great band The Marmelade love Them❤❤❤

[@johng1420]

You can't love them that much because you don't even know where they come from, they are Scottish, Dean was born in Coatbridge which is in Scotland just so you know...

[@margaretbrown93]

Not one of England s greatest singers, TOM MCALEESE ( Dean Ford) was from Scotland ( Airdrie) I agree, he was one of the best singers, songwriters and musicians, to come from Britain, I so loved this guy when I was growing up, rest in peace, lovely man,💔😥😪👼🙏💔

[@bredadalton3290]

Dean is going to be missed so much god bless you Dean you’re singing with the angels now miss you so much god bless you

[@wingatemose1182]

Oh ! This just makes my heart cry. Didn't know until now Monday in the dark of the early, morning 03:22 A.M. May 13 ,2019. I remember him as a young man. .My Dear God, in Heaven time fly's for us all. Please make sure to settle up with Jesus Christ and accept him as Lord and Savior before it's too late. While you are alive then it's not too late. After you die there is no going back. The biggest blasphemy to God is for us to reject his Son ,Jesus Christ. That sin can never be forgiven because death has already claimed you.

[@nubiacumap6322]

Thank u for sharing with me!

[@estellehoffmann5081]

Thank you, a great man!

[@shaunietodd6222]

he was a class singer

[@martinricardorodriguezmora5930]

Sin pensarlo, un día lo escuché y se volvió la canción que ha acompañado las diferentes etapas de mi vida. Reflecto si of my Life. RIP Dean Ford.

[@alejandromansilla6441]

Reflexion of my life una de mis canciones favoritas

[@marioreyes7996]

Igual. Alex. Reflexión of my life.

[@eduardovazquezortiz703]

1970 yo tenía 14 años y está melodía de la mermelada me marco para toda mi vida hoy 2020 a mis 64 años estoy haciendo Reflexiones de mi Vida

[@BruceChavers]

Amazing acoustic of Reflection of my life…my very favorite song.

[@josefinaelvir5242]

Comparto el sentimiento de tristeza por la partida del Sr. Thomas MacAleese ( Dean Ford).Su canción Reflecciones de mi Vida la escuchaba en mi adolescencia y ahora, gracias a KZbin la aprecio mucho más porque conocí en persona a su intérprete. DIOS , en su infinita misericordia le ha acogido con todo su amor en el cielo, donde con seguridad está gozando de la felicidad eterna. Todo mi cariño para Thomas MacAleese.(Dean Ford).❤

[@patriciacruz6693]

Hola! Podrías compartir donde y cuando lo conociste? Y alguna anécdota, que tengas con él? Muchos lo admiramos y seguiremos escuchando y quisiéramos saber algo más personal del grandioso cantante y compositor.

[@martron1962]

Thank you 🙏

[@countrygal4205]

Rest In Peace Dean.

[@rwsjrss2902]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@librafitnesskaren]

Thank you for sharing, I wish Stuart (clay pigeon Eastcote) had been here to see it

[@gingsing202]

All of us certainly feel sad for the loss of a great musician whose music would live on forever. Rip from Singapore

[@christinetsely]

Rest in peace. Thanks for the music.

[@blancazulema8547]

THANK DEAN FOR OLL FEEL TO ME . RIP DEAR DEAN FORD !!!!!!!!!!!

[@patriciabasaure4405]

Descansa en paz Dean Ford siempre estarás en mi corazón

[@georgesaga8064]

God bless you, thanks Dean

[@Intheyr2525]

God speed Dean - you made beautiful music here on earth.

[@PatriciaGonzalez-jp1of]

A pesar de mi diferencia de edad para mi era un genio que Dios lo tenga en su reino lo ame desde niña bendiciones

[@pauldavinci9398]

Fabulous talent.

[@jomon723]

Great,,,Rest in peace my friend ✨

[@mikeiassouza.6885]

Rest in Peace, Dean...

[@sueliangela9943]

Eu me apaixonei por ele,por sua voz e canção, pena que não falo inglês para entender os comentários

[@eligoliver4280]

Simples. Vc pode usar o google translate.

[@robertoliver7468]

RIP May God Rest Your Soul And May God Bless The Family

[@kritromulus6851]

Hallelujah ..God is Great !?!..Dean is the Best )))) Amen

[@suegorecki9868]

Such a sweet ending....... :(

[@JanserMacielMansur]

Omg, so Sad and Beautiful🥺

[@paulosergiosilvavillanova7722]

Calou-se uma belíssima voz. Vá em ✌

[@kimberley1449]

But singing loud in heaven!!!

[@fellfox]

Bless him. RIP Mr Ford

[@nmban]

Thank you for this video! Goodbye!

[@metube2824]

I have never been able to bring myself to go to a funeral.It hurts me to much to say goodbye.I was brought up to never cry because it shows weekness.I still feel the pain! I just don't show it.I had a dream that all my dead friends were in a room with me and I told them all that I thought you were dead and we were talking and it was so realistic and just when I was telling them that I was so happy to see them all,I woke up and never got the words out to tell them I loved them.I stayed in my bed and cried for the first time since I was a child.It hurt so bad and I wished it was true but it was just a bad dream.

[@davejarvis7522]

Very touching--

[@suzanneeck7220]

OMG! Incredible

[@besouroverde2619]

adeus Dean Ford sua musica se eternizou no mundo todo e você permanecera vivo em nossos corações obrigado essa foi a sua missão nessa terra.um dia iremos nos encontrar com certeza.

[@laersioantonio6065]

Ele foi e sera um grande cantor. Gosto de todas as musicas do Dean

[@choujoel8537]

Forever in my heart !

[@eamonngaynor5762]

Dean ford lefr ffàr too much tŕeasure behind for him to bè ignored or forgotton he will be immortaliseRip dean your legendry voice has long began without end

[@charlescastanuelasangeles7022]

Recién este mes escucho por primera vez su canción y me cae como agua fría enterarme por este video que ya no esta. Muy triste.

[@lynncomstock841]

Fitting song for his funeral. Rest in peace Dean

[@nubiacumap6322]

😢😢😢So sad!

[@carlossegurachavez7711]

A la partio Dean Ford, esta es la mejor manera de recordarlo.

[@waynegourlay]

The song says it all for me hoping one day it will all change🙏

[@mtohare7191]

He was So Beautiful and so Talented! He did not know his Worth!!😘😍😘

[@danielaangulo8667]

Recien me entero!!! Nada solo llorar...pena pura pena

[@paulcardsfan]

Sad day great music .

[@sergiotomasoni6847]

A simple and beautiful tribute to Dean Ford, the "eternally" young vocalist of Marmelades.

[@charlesdavies7152]

Brought tears to my eyes , r I p

[@antoniomarcet768]

UN genio buen viaje

[@realsajgon3214]

Piękne pożegnanie😔

[@wmauibill]

Heaven is A bright place A great place A wonderful place to live Oh, but my soul didn’t die ✝️

[@kimberley1449]

After dean's passing his only child, a daughter passed 2 years later!! 😢 😢😢😢

[@suzanneeck7220]

Be in heaven.

[@MyAlbertC]

I'm sorry, but it's very hard to hear clearly. Would of like to hear more clearly 😔

[@olafhofmann5921]

😪❤❤😓

[@robertl376]

Rest in peace. Dean Ford

[@ap42869]

RIP dean ford

[@kimberley1449]

Did any of marmalade go to his funeral. If not I certainly hope they acknowledged him in some way!!! It just doesn't seem that he was that old, since im 65 and feel more 25!!! He will be forever young in my heart and memories ♥️!!! God bless him forever ❤❤❤❤

[@lindag56]

Pat and Nancy Fairley were there. Nancy wearing tartan scarf is sat next to Tracey, Dean's daughter.

[@barbiepriestley9898]

I don’t know their names which part did Dean play in the band? And sorry to hear about his passing R.I.P.

[@BIZKITJODE]

He was the lead singer....

[@barbiepriestley9898]

Old and Decrepit yes thanks I now know that I only knew Reflections of my Life after one of them gave my Dad the single stumbled upon it many years later and my interest was reawaken

[@silceeport]

😢😢😢😢