1934
Dean
2007
Dean Braley
October 23, 1934 — December 6, 2007
ORRINGTON/ORLAND, MAINE - Dean Braley died December 6, 2007, in his daughter's home in the extremely caring community of Lancaster, NH. He lost the war against cancer after 4 courageous battles.
Born October 23, 1934 in Old Town, Maine, the son of Edward and Carolyn (Geurin) Braley. He grew up in Old Town and Bangor and finally settled in Orrington in 1969 with his wife and family. Dean worked for many years as a pipe fitter traveling the state of Maine and at times the country. In 1985 he became the business agent for Local 321 in Brewer. He also served for a time with the US Army.
Dean loved to hunt, fish and entertain family and friends with his guitar and harmonica. He was always one for a good joke. Dean was a craftsman of many arts, loved nature, puzzles and card games. He fulfilled his retirement dream relaxing at camp on Rocky Pond in Orland in 1990.
Dean leaves a son, Dean Braley and his wife Shirley of Orland, daughter Brenda and her husband Charles Robicheau of Bucksport, daughter Theresa Cabral and her fiancé Jon Chapman of Dedham, Daughter Rhonda and her husband Glenn Adams of Lancaster, NH; 8 grandchildren, Michael and wife Jenny Robicheau of Bangor, Joe Robicheau of Bucksport, Tyler Cabral of Dedham, Daniel, Andrew and Nick Ireland of Lancaster, NH. Alisa Bragg of Amherst and Tricia Smith of Brewer; and 6 wonderful great-grandchildren, Brandon, Cody, Ashley, Jared, Jacob and newborn Jaxson dean; two sisters, Rose Danforth and her husband Doug, and Bette Jamison all of Brewer; on brother James Braley and his wife Becca of Bailyville; many nieces and nephews. Dean was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 50 years Elizabeth; a son Greg and daughter Susan; 3 sisters Jane Tedesco, Brenda Gray and Calie Eacman; and two brothers, Timothy and Leslie Braley. Dean's family has been at complete awe for the kindness and support given from all in the Lancaster community. Thank you all so very much.
Visiting hours will be held for both Dean and Elizabeth, Tuesday December 11
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from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with a memorial service directly following at the Kiley Funeral Home, 69 State Street, Brewer, Maine. Burial will be held in the spring in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Orrington, Maine, and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Dean Braley to Hospice of Weeks Medical Center, Attn: Abby Pollender or Gail Patton-Giampaolo, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
Born October 23, 1934 in Old Town, Maine, the son of Edward and Carolyn (Geurin) Braley. He grew up in Old Town and Bangor and finally settled in Orrington in 1969 with his wife and family. Dean worked for many years as a pipe fitter traveling the state of Maine and at times the country. In 1985 he became the business agent for Local 321 in Brewer. He also served for a time with the US Army.
Dean loved to hunt, fish and entertain family and friends with his guitar and harmonica. He was always one for a good joke. Dean was a craftsman of many arts, loved nature, puzzles and card games. He fulfilled his retirement dream relaxing at camp on Rocky Pond in Orland in 1990.
Dean leaves a son, Dean Braley and his wife Shirley of Orland, daughter Brenda and her husband Charles Robicheau of Bucksport, daughter Theresa Cabral and her fiancé Jon Chapman of Dedham, Daughter Rhonda and her husband Glenn Adams of Lancaster, NH; 8 grandchildren, Michael and wife Jenny Robicheau of Bangor, Joe Robicheau of Bucksport, Tyler Cabral of Dedham, Daniel, Andrew and Nick Ireland of Lancaster, NH. Alisa Bragg of Amherst and Tricia Smith of Brewer; and 6 wonderful great-grandchildren, Brandon, Cody, Ashley, Jared, Jacob and newborn Jaxson dean; two sisters, Rose Danforth and her husband Doug, and Bette Jamison all of Brewer; on brother James Braley and his wife Becca of Bailyville; many nieces and nephews. Dean was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 50 years Elizabeth; a son Greg and daughter Susan; 3 sisters Jane Tedesco, Brenda Gray and Calie Eacman; and two brothers, Timothy and Leslie Braley. Dean's family has been at complete awe for the kindness and support given from all in the Lancaster community. Thank you all so very much.
Visiting hours will be held for both Dean and Elizabeth, Tuesday December 11
th
from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with a memorial service directly following at the Kiley Funeral Home, 69 State Street, Brewer, Maine. Burial will be held in the spring in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Orrington, Maine, and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Dean Braley to Hospice of Weeks Medical Center, Attn: Abby Pollender or Gail Patton-Giampaolo, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
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