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Dean F. Songs

FUNERAL HOME

Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home - Westerly

121 Main Street

Westerly, Rhode Island

Dean Songs Obituary

Dean F. Songs, beloved husband of Ann (Hutchins) Songs, of 20 Greenman Ave., Westerly, died peacefully at The Westerly Hospital on Oct. 23, 2008, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Aug. 23, 1943, in Holyoke, Mass., he was the eldest son of Jeanette (Dean) Songs and the late John A. Songs Sr. Shortly after Dean was born, the family moved to Montana where he grew up and always considered it his home.
Dean enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 right after high school and proudly served his country for four years.
He was a truck driver for many years, and worked at Electric Boat for 12 years. His most recent job was as a greeter at Wal-Mart, which was the perfect job for him because as we all know, Dean loved to talk. He was also a kind, generous, and loving man who was always there for his family and friends, no matter what, especially with his wife, Ann. They were each other's best friend, and you hardly ever saw one without the other. They enjoyed yard sales, playing bingo, weekend trips to Maine or just sitting home. It was always done together.
Dean took great pride in his garden and flowers. He definitely had a "green thumb." He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, he loved being with his family.
Dean was Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime member of the Masons, Franklin Lodge #20, where he held many different positions.
One of the best ways to describe Dean is to say that he was a cowboy in his heart, and always wanted to go home to Montana and show his wife the Big Sky County.
In addition to his wife of 28 years, he will be sadly missed by his mother, Jeannette; his son, Dennis Rifle and wife Kathie; two daughters, Silena Ford and husband Wally and Shelley Paulson; stepdaughters, Tina (Gilluly) Johnston and husband Tom, and Pam Wallington and husband Ed; stepsons, Robert Lassor, Ray Lassor, Chris Bridgham and Scott Bridgham; brother, John "Jack" Songs Jr.; sister, Mel Schilling; grandchildren, Brandon and Brett Ford, Winter Rifle, Alicia and Elizabeth Wise, Crystal (Gilluly) Albamonti, Sarah, Jaime, Ali and Robert Lassor, Gary Johnson, Amanda Wallington and Krysteen Bridgham; seven great-grandchildren, Cerina Ledbetter, Christopher Reynolds, John Vigue II, Paul Albamonti Jr., and Nevaeh, Syler and Cali Johnson; and all of his friends and co-workers.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Jonathon Gilluly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly. Burial with military honors will follow in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours are today from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879.
For online condolence go to www.buckler-johnston.com.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dean Songs

23 Entries

December 9, 2009

November 27, 2009

Crystal (Gilluly) Albamonti

December 31, 2008

Dear Grandpa Dean,
I never thought you would ever leave us so early. To me, as a child, you were always "UNTOUCHABLE". It broke my heart to see you so sick, because I don't ever remember you being sick.
God blessed us with you as a part of our family...your family. You were always there when I needed you or for that matter when anyone needed you!!!. I keep thinking about all the times I would bust you about what to eat and not to eat. Or the many times you would try to chug a beer down before Mandy or I would noticed. And of course the many .... many... many stories!! haha I miss and love you, you will always be in my prayers. I hope that you are with Jonathon and your mom. I love you so much! Goodbye for now but I will see you later!!
**Grandma, I just want you to know that "I love you" and I am always here for you .... no matter what! Love Always, your Grandaughter

Ed Wallington jr.

November 19, 2008

Dean was a very special man that I was proud to call my father in law. His willingness to help anyone, anyhow,anytime was truely amazing. The love he showed his family [maybe not in words but in actions] was an inspiration we all could benefit from by trying to be more like him. Dean thankyou for being you GOD BLESS

Pam Wallington

November 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

tina gilluly

November 8, 2008

although i didn't call you "dad", you were the best Dad ever. i love you very much and will miss you.you were gone too soon but i'm glad you are not suffering anymore. give Jon a big hug for me.
Love, your "daughter"

pam wallington

November 7, 2008

dean will be missed very much. he was always there when you needed him. i thank him for being so great with my mom.we loved him very much

Amanda Wallington

November 5, 2008

Grampa was one of the greatest men i know, he would do anything for anyone without even thinking about it, he was also known to talk your ear off, im gonna miss him a lot, i remember he used to pick me up every morning to take me to school and we used to go to tim hortans and i would buy him a coffee he enjoyed that , i grew up spending half of my time with him and gramma, every where they went i did, i used to love our trips up to maine for the strawberry festival and eating lobster, he will be missed by many but we all will never stop loving him!!

TIM SONGS

November 3, 2008

Dear family of Dean F. Songs please accept our sincre sympathy on the loose of your loved one on behalf of Tim Songs family. I'm the youngest son of the late Uncle Chester & late Aunt Bernidine Songs. We are located in Alma Kansas.

Nika Saragian

November 1, 2008

I spent my teenage years getting into debates over anything and everything with Dean, but he put up with me with that accepting good nature that he had and was always very good to me. As an adult it was easy to have a conversation with Dean because he always had a story to tell, you never had to worry about holding up your end of the conversation.
He was a kind and generous man,a good husband to Ann and will be greatly missed. It was an honor to have known him the past 28 years
Rest in peace, Maybe your up there telling my dad a story right now

Bonnie Songs Palenske

October 29, 2008

Ann & Family,
Sorry to hear of your lose.
I am Dean's counsin from Kansas. I meet him when he can back to Wamego to visit his cousins. We have not heard or seen him for a long time. He was in the service at that time. I thing he came back with John once or maybe that was his brother. Also my husband and I visited grandma Ratzel. She took us down to see Dean but his wife would let us in the house.
He will be with his father and my father in heaven.

Carol (Songs) Hansing

October 29, 2008

Family members of Dean, I am a first cousin, but had never had the privilege of meeting Dean. Please accept my condolences over your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Gitta Wahrenburg

October 28, 2008

Dear Ann,
I was so very saddened by the news of Dean's death. He had been such a valiant fighter, I thought surely he was going to beat the cancer! I, together with all his other friends and aquaintances, will sorely miss him. I'm just sorry that I was never able to supply him with the double "Rose-of-Sharon" bush he had wanted so badly.
Stay strong! Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.

Deanna

October 28, 2008

God has "greeted" Dean into his home.My love and sympathy Silena.

Ann marsh

October 28, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Laurie Pacecca

October 28, 2008

Ann,
I was sorry to hear about Dean. I used to love when you both came into Klutter Kloset to chat-Dean always gave such good gardening advice!
God Bless!
Laurie

tina gilluly

October 28, 2008

mom
please remember that we loved dean too, and we'll also miss him very much. just keep reminding yourself that he's always in your heart and watching over you.
we love you very much,
tina and tom

Doris Senior (Valliere)

October 28, 2008

Ann,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

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