Frances J. Dean

Cumberland – Frances J. (Rogers) Dean, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Walter O. Dean, Jr. for 66 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late William H., Sr. and Phyllis (Crowther) Rogers. Fran worked for Rhode Island Textile Co., for over thirty years until her retirement. She enjoyed golfing, sewing and completing crossword puzzles. Above all, Fran was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend. Besides her loving husband, she leaves two daughters, Joyce Brady of Sterling, CT and Nancy Thibeault and her husband, Brian, of Attleboro; a granddaughter, Melanie Thibeault of Attleboro and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a dear son-in-law, William Brady and siblings, Dorothy Hawkins, William Rogers, Jr., Gertrude Perron, Edith Jordan and Charles Rogers. Services and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the Arthritis Foundation, 2348 Post Rd., Suite 104, Warwick, RI 02886...