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James Dean Obituary
May 10, 2025
James M. "Jamie" Dean, of Branford, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. Jamie was born in New Haven, on November 8, 1976, a son of Dr. Richard and Margaret Baylock Dean of Branford. He was a graduate of Branford High School and Fairfield University. He had worked as a landscaper for many years, and, with his landscaping skills, Jamie was proud of his previous contribution in maintaining the Branford Land Trust trails. Jamie enjoyed snowboarding, golfing and being outdoors. In addition to his parents, Jamie is survived by his brother, Christopher Dean of Branford, and Rebecca (Jeffrey) Dickinson of Morristown, NJ, and his niece, Madeline, and nephew, AJ.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For an online memorial and guestbook see www.wsclancy.com . Memorial donations may be made to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405.
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George Platt
May 23, 2025
Rick, please accept my condolences on your loss.
Dennis Swirsky
May 23, 2025
To the entire Dean family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jamie. He was a kind, gentle,
respectful, "free spirit" of a man. I will cherish the wonderful memories of Jamie on and off the "course."
Dennis and Carol Swirsky
Cape Coral FL
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