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William Dean Obituary

Of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, age 73, February 6, 2002. Beloved husband of 51 years to Jeanne (Walsh) Dean. Devoted father of Mary Palermo of Dedham, Alice McGuinn of Braintree and Thomas Dean of Mansfield. Brother of the late Bruce B. Dean. Proud grandfather of Guy and Jennifer McGuinn and William E., III and Joseph Dean. Funeral from the EAST WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Home, corner Middle & Charles Sts. (at 3 Charles St) Saturday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass to follow in St. Clare's Church, Braintree at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Retired member IBEW Local #103. Navy Veteran W.W. II.

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 8, 2002.

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Anne Marie Hilton

February 12, 2002

Dear Dean family,

My friend, Joan Dean, has told me many good things about how Mr. Dean, Bill, was right there for her when Bruce died. You are in my thoughts and prayers for your loss. God Bless.

AMH

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