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ALAN DEAN Obituary
ALAN PAUL DEAN, SR. (Age 86)
On Sunday, September 8, 2013, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Christina Dean; father of Michael Dean, Michaela (Rich) Huelbig and the late Alan Paul Dean, Jr. and Mary-Joan Dean; step-father of Alexandra Stretmater; grandfather of Miles, Trey, Iris, Riley, and Alex; and step grandfather of Lauren. Viewing for relatives and friends at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Wednesday, September 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Alan Paul Dean, Sr., Class of 1950 to Iona College, Joyce Advancement House, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Justine Allen
September 11, 2013
Mr. Dean was the father of my dear childhood friends Michaela and Michael. I had some very happy times playing at the Deans house. Mr. Dean was one of the "good ones" as my father, Dave Allen, would have said. God Bless you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Justine Allen and family
Alan and Tina
September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013
I am a civil rights attorney today, in part because of Alan Dean. Thank you, Alan, for your warm heart, gentle spirit and work towards a more just world. My condolences to Alan's extended family for this profound loss. With deep sympathy, Carolyn Weiss (former intern of the HRC, former camper and counselor of the HRC camp, former volunteer for various HRC programs)
Betty Sharp
September 10, 2013
Christina,
So very sorry to hear of Alan's passing. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. Hold onto your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. You're in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers.
Love,
Betty & Ben
Carol & Ken Fisher
September 10, 2013
Dear Tina, You and dear Alan were such a beautiful couple. Our heart aches for your sorrow. May his light shine down on you and fill you with his love for an eternity, All our LOVE to you and your family, Carol and Ken
September 10, 2013
Dear Tina,
We are so sorry to hear that Alan passed away last weekend. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Stephanie, Dan, Madison & Danny Flanagan
Martin Allen
September 10, 2013
Condolences to the Dean family on the kid growing up with the Deans on Earlham Drive, I remember Michael, Michaela, Mary Joan and Alan, Jr. well. Mr Dean also had a cool old Ford Model T (?) I believe.
My condolences.
Rosie McCrayMoody
September 10, 2013
Dear Christina,
I am sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I know how much you loved each other and how happy he was when you retired. I am happy you got to spend that time with Alan an I know he was too. He died peacefully knowing he was truly loved. I pray that memory comforts you during your time of sorrow. I love you and am praying for you. Love, Rosie McCray-Moody
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