Marshall Edward Dean Sr.

He was born on January 26, 1933, in Old Lyme, the son of Searles and Martha (Swaney) Dean.

Marshall served in the US Army. He was a plumber at Speirs Plumbing in Old Lyme for 50 years. He was a member of the Old Lyme Fire Department, and a longtime member of Lads and Lassies Square Dancing Club in East Lyme. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing with his longtime partner Nancy. Marshall also enjoyed working on antique cars and is survived by his most important child, his 1925 Ford Model T. Marshall loved life and didn't want to leave us.

Marshall was predeceased by his wives, Ruth and Arlene; his daughters Ruth Marcia Flynn and Debra Foley; siblings Searles Dean, Jr., Burt Dean, Charles Dean, and Edith Pelletier.

He is survived by his children Patricia Dean, Marshall Dean, Jr. (Gail), Nancy Sampier (Anthony), Kathy Santiago (Robert), Carol Martinoli (Ed), Rick, Lee, and Donna Mears, brothers Robert Dean (Frannie), and Alan Dean (Evelyn); sister Martha Wilde; and many grandchildren.

The services that were postponed have been rescheduled. A graveside service with military honors will be on Wednesday, October 25th at 1pm at Laysville Cemetery, Boston Post Rd., Old Lyme. The after service gathering will be held at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse.