Mrs. Peggy R. Dean Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Attleboro- Peggy Romney Dean 75, of Attleboro passed away March 7, 2018 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of 52 years to Kenneth B. Dean of Attleboro. Born on January 15, 1943 in Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Bull) McMillan. Peggy grew up in Lynbrook Village, Long Island, NY. She graduation from Malverne High School in 1960, attended Barrington College followed by 3 years of nursing school at Worcester Memorial Hospital, she graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree as a Registered Nurse. After settling in Attleboro with Kenneth, Peggy spent 24 years employed in the OBGYN Department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and 2 years as the Head Nurse in that department. She would later work for RIGHA, later Harvard Pilgrim Health in Plainville. Peggy served as the secretary of Faith Alliance Church in Attleboro for 4 years. She then worked as a Registered Nurse at Christopher Heights in Attleboro for 15 years. Over the course of 52 years of being a resident of Attleboro, Peggy always stayed active in church. While at Centenary United Methodist Church she taught Sunday School and was also the secretary of the church board and worked with the youth group. At the Advent Christian Church she served in the nursery and was a choir member. Most recently while a member of Faith Alliance Church she was a youth leader, choir member, board member, Sunday school teacher, and regularly held Bible studies in her home. Peggy had the gift of hospitality, always making people feel welcome in her home and church. In Addition to her husband Peggy is survived by her children Deborah Dean of Attleboro, and Bradford Dean and his wife Debra of Attleboro; her grandchildren who she adored, Jonathan Dean and Zachary Dean both of Attleboro; her brother Peter and his wife Debbie of NY, Her sister in Law Agnes McMillan of NY and her sister in law MaryAnne of Florida, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her brothers Bruce and Andy. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Faith Alliance Church, 833 Pleasant St, Attleboro, with John Eger, Lead Pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s name may be sent to the Faith Alliance Church, Children & Youth Ministries, 833 Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA 02703.

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Mrs. Peggy R. Dean

January 15, 1943 - March 7, 2018