Dean B. Staples

Dean Barr Staples, 59, of North Dighton, passed away June 12, 2015 after a brief illness. Born in Providence, he was the son of M. Louise (Leffingwell) Staples of North Dighton and the late Arnold L. Staples. In addition to his mother, Dean also leaves behind his brother Carl R. Staples and his wife Mary Lou of Dighton; daughter Tyla Brie (Staples) Gooch, her husband Jason Paul and their children Cadence Lei, Colton Staples and Charlotte Rai of Berkley; son Brad Quintin Staples of North Dighton; nieces Katy and Sarah Staples of Dighton; and many friends and loved ones. Dean was a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School and Hall Drafting Institute of Rhode Island. A retired draftsman, he worked at Sensata Technologies in Attleboro for 33 years. A loving Bampy, Dean did everything with his grandchildren from acting out tea parties to playing football. When he wasnt spending time with them, Dean enjoyed fishing, golfing and riding his ATV. A private funeral and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements under the care of Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Route 140/ Tremont St.) Taunton, MA 02780. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dighton Ambulance Fund, c/o Dighton Fire Department, 300 Main St., Dighton, MA 02715.