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John R. Dei R.N.

1960 - 2011

BORN

1960

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2011

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30351 Dequindre Road

Madison Heights, Michigan

John Dei Obituary

John R. Dei, R.N., age 51, a resident of Madison Heights since 1990, died May 20, 2011, at Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Born March 7, 1960, in Detroit to parents. Patricia (nee Kennedy) and the late James Sr. Dei, of Troy. John was an Eagle Scout. He also enjoyed attending his son's band concerts and his rescue dog, Riley, and his former rescue dog, Wilbur. He is survived by his wife, Lois (nee LeGault); son, Patrick, of Madison Heights; and sister, Joan (Ronny) Arndt, of Oxford, Mich. He was predeceased by his brothers, James Jr., Thomas, and Mark. Visitation Monday, 3-8 p.m., with Scripture service at 7 p.m., at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre, Madison Heights. Additional visitation Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., until time of Mass, 10 a.m., at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 12 Mile and Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorials to Lamphere Band Programs, Animal Welfare Society of Michigan or Beaumont Hospice. Share a memory at www.edwardswansonandsonfuneralhome.com
Published by Daily Tribune from May 21 to May 22, 2011.

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Sr. Noreen Ellison

May 24, 2011

To all of John's Family:
Our sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May John be present to you in brand new, lifegiving ways until you are all at home, safely and happily in heaven with him and all your other family members. Life is changed, not ended. This is our faith! May you call on God often and let God's love and tenderness touch your grieving hearts.

Sister Noreen Ellison, SC
On behalf of the community of the
National Shrine of the Little Flower
Royal Oak, MI 48073

Benjamin Pollatz

May 22, 2011

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. - Psalm 73:26

Deanna Hignite Richeson

May 22, 2011

May the peace that passes all human understanding be with friends and family during this time of grief.

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