DEAN ALLEN WORCESTER COLUMBIA FALLS - Dean Allen Worcester, 44, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at a Bangor hospital, with his family at his side. He was born May 26, 1964, in Putnam, Conn., the son of Thomas and Lois Worcester. Dean attended high school at Narraguagus High School, Harrington, where he excelled at basketball. He went on to college attending Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, Portland. Later, he settled in Columbia Falls with his family. Dean was a loving father to his three children and a hard worker, having worked many years for Downeast Peat Co. and then managing Worcester Peat Co., Deblois. Dean was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing, especially salmon fishing. He was devoted to the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. Dean was a beloved member of his community. He loved going to the local restaurants and catching up on all the local news. He was a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin and caring friend to so many and will be deeply missed. His courage and undying spirit will never be forgotten. Dean was kind and generous, caring and compassionate. Dean was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Harley and Goldie Hurlbert; his paternal grandparents, Wilbur and Florence Worcester; an uncle, Allen Hurlbert; and an aunt, Irene Foss. Dean is survived by three children, Zachary Mark Worcester, Rachel Jean Worcester and Paige Joy Worcester. Dean is also survived by his parents, Thomas and Lois Worcester; his brother, Darryl Worcester and wife, Marcia; a sister, Rena Perry and husband, Scott; a brother, Dana Worcester and wife, Leslie; and a brother, Dennis Worcester and wife, Laury. Dean's nieces and nephews are Christopher Perry, Travis Perry, Lanie Perry, Madison Worcester, Abigail Worcester, Sierra Morin and Thomas Worcester. Dean leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins, including special cousins, Chris Nelson and wife, Gail, and special uncle, Morrill Worcester. Many, many friends will miss Dean, including special friends, Bayley and Rebecca Grant, and Clyde and Mary Hartson. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge. There will be a service to remember Dean 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Narraguagus High School, Harrington, with a reception after in the school cafeteria. A private burial will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at Mailey Hill Cemetery, Columbia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Rena Perry, P.O. Box 33, Columbia Falls, ME 04623. The family will be directing all donations to the EEG Unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center. For online condolences, please visit our website at www.bragdonkelley.com.
This obituary was originally published in the BDN Maine.
