1937 - 2020
No Vistitation Date Scheduled
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Edward R. Dean Jr, a local attorney, passed away February 25, 2020 at the age of 83.
He was born in Lowell on February 22, 1937 and was the second oldest of four children of the late Marion (Walsh) Dean and the late Edward R. Dean Sr.
On January 28,1961, Ed married Jean (Elliot) Dean. They raised three sons, Shaun E. Dean, Brian W. Dean and Matthew P. Dean.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Chad, Meaghan, Hannah, Shannon, Kacey, Seamus and Ryan Dean; his sister, Donna and her husband, Daniel Brennan, D.M.D., his daughters in law, Kathryn Dolan Dean, Jody Stewart Dean and Aemy Morris, mothers of his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Dolores Green and her husband Bill Green, and his sister Nancy MacDoughall and her husband Jack MacDoughall.
He graduated Lowell High School, St. Anselm College and New England School of Law.
He practiced law in the Lowell area for over thirty years during which he had the honor and privilege to be associated with three of Greater Lowell’s outstanding lawyers: the late Judge James M. Geary Jr., the late Normand R. D’Armour, and Andrew J. Zaroulis. Ed was most grateful to have had the benefit of the advice and mentorship of prominent and renowned lawyers, Philip S. Nyman of Lowell, and Harry Follen of Boston. Throughout his career, Ed had the great pleasure of sharing camaraderie, fellowship and above all, chuckles with Attorneys James Dangora Sr. of Billerica and Tom Reilly of Boston. In addition, he was fortunate for the twenty years of loyal, dedicated and expert service of office assistants Phyllis Gonzales of Tewksbury and Pauline D’Amour Morse of Westford, whose efforts were a necessity in his practice of law.
He was thankful for the philosophical and life experience talks which he greatly enjoyed with Mike Mullavey and his friend and brother in law, Dr. Dan Brennan.
Also, Ed sincerely appreciated the hand of friendship and interest in his well-being given to him by fellow residents at Seabridge South, Ormond Beach, Florida, and especially by his good friend and pal, Bill Hughes.
As a result of having the wonderful association of the above-named, Ed Dean knew he was truly a most fortunate person.
In accord with his wishes and will, there shall be no funeral services, religious ceremonies or similar activities. His remains are entrusted to and will be handled privately by his family. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Martha Flood
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My deepest condolences.. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ?
Philip &Lynne Scannell
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One of the greats so many wonderful moments and conversations .. RIP Ed
James Roy
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Brian, I’m very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Norm Anderson
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To the family of Eddie Dean so sorry for your loss. Eddie was a great friend and he will be missed by all, but memories of him will be with us forever. God bless and may he now rest in peace.
The Midgley Family
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To Shaun and Family, We’re sorry to hear about Ed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis McHugh
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very sorry to read this obituary. I enjoyed Ed immensely when he was practicing. We had many happy and comic conversations. Please accept my condolences.
Susan McCarthy
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I was so sad to here about Ed’s passing…He was such an incredible attorney and kind man. He helped our family out on numerous occasions and always made us feel everything was going to be o.k. We were blessed to have him in our lives. My sympathies go out to his family.
Sally LaRochelle, #502 and Dover, NH
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Dean Family, I was saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. Ed was a great neighbor at Seabridge South, OB. Very funny, much wisdom and a privilege to know. RIP, Ed.
Brendan Powers
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Very sorry to learn that Ed passed away.Ed lived about 2 blocks from me, at 12th and Wachusetts. I lived on June Street. Ed was in my carpool – I graduated from St. A’s in 1959. Lots of laughs driving to and from school. Ed and I also worked at DeMoulas Market on Bridge Street. He was a great guy!