Claire B. Dean

Seekonk - Claire B. (Fortin) Dean, 79, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011.

She was the beloved wife of Philip P.

Dean, they would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in July.

A lifelong resident of Seekonk, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Exelia L. (Goyette) Fortin.

Claire was employed by Texas Instruments, Attleboro for over twenty years until retiring.

After her retirement, she became a crossing guard for the Seekonk School Department.

Claire loved her grandchildren and playing bingo.

She also enjoyed camping at the beach on Cape Cod and spending winters in Ft.

Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Debra Silva Vincelette and her husband Bob; four sons, Peter P.

Dean and his wife Rebecca, Gary S.

Dean and his wife Leslie, James F.

Dean and his wife Lisa and Randy A.

Dean; a sister, Ilene Brown; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Raymond Fortin, Rita Paquin, Beatrice Gorman Dargis, Theresa Teixeira and Donald Fortin.

VISITATION will be held on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by Services at 3 p.m. at WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Community VNA Hospice, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703 will be appreciated.

For online condolences visit: www.TrippFuneralHome.com