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Margaret Dehn Obituary

DEHN MARGARET ANTOINETTE MERULLO DEHN Margaret Antoinette Merullo Dehn, known as "Peggy" to friends and family across the country, died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her home in Odenton, Maryland on Saturday, August 14, 2010 of lung cancer. Peggy was born in Watertown, Massachusetts on November 11, 1932. Peggy will be missed by her large extended family. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Dehn, (John Alfano), grandson, Giancarlo Alfano ; her son Robert Dehn,(Linda) and their children, Michael, Kristen and Brian; her son James Dehn, (Corinne) and their children, Billy, Jeremy and Margot; her granddaughter Erica Dehn Laven ( Dan); her brothers Eugene and Richard Merullo. She was pre-deceased by her father, Eugene Merullo, her mother Mabel Fontana Merullo, and her husband, William Dehn. Peggy''s life will be honored at a memorial service at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1411 Annapolis Road in Odenton, Maryland on Friday, August 20, 2010. Guests are welcome at 10 a.m., with the service scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway Annapolis MD 21401.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 17, 2010.

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Cousin Lillian Friel

August 21, 2010

Dear Barbara, Bobby, Jimmy and families,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. When I was a teenager, Peggy was my hero. She was beautiful, smart, independent, popular and self-confident. I wanted to be her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cousin Diane (Fontana) Broadbent & family

August 19, 2010

Barbara, Bobby, Jimmy amd families,
So sad to hear about your mom's passing. She was always a fun person to be around and she touched so many people with her warm and generous spirit. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Gary Stevenson

August 19, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Dehn family. My prayers are with your family.
Warm regards,

August 17, 2010

My prayers are with the Dehn family. I met Peggy through my Daughter Brenda Walker.Peggy and I have known each other over 20 years. We had spent many nights playing cards, Nintendo and dominoes. When she moved to Maryland,I was sad to see her go,but very happpy for her to be close to her family. A couple of times on our way home from Florida my husband and I stopped in to see her. She always welcomed us to her home. I will miss stopping in to see her and I will miss her June Wangrocki

Susan Lyon

August 17, 2010

To Pegs family,
I just want to let you know the sadness I feel in my heart now that Peg has passed on. She was such a great friend and I will miss her dearly. She has made me a stronger person and I truely believe she was a great influence in my life for the better. She was kind and loving and could be tough when she wanted to get her point across to you. Every time I talked to her I let her know how much I loved her and how much I appreciated her in my life. I will miss her so much.I will never forget her and I know she will be in everyones heart that she has touched in her life.

Barbara McCormick

August 17, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Dehn family. I met Peggy when her and Bill retired to Merrimack, NH. She took me under her wing and was a wonderful friend and mentor. I will miss her with all my heart. I enjoyed playing cards, ninetendo, and all other types of games with her. She even tried to teach me to cook! I have alot of receipes that she was willing to share. That's what she was all about. "Sharing" Her life experiences and wisdom. I will miss her greatly! My heartfelt condolences goes out to all her family and friends. The world may be a little darker but the stars will be shining MORE BRIGHTLY.

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