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Marguerite J. Dean

  • March 3, 1923 - March 17, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Just as my sister Lynn wrote, I have always known Marguerite as "Auntie Maggie". She was my Mom's best friend. My parents Fred and June Boudreau met...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: KAREN MCCARTHY - HARRISVILLE, RI

“We were so sad to hear of Marguerite's passing. Your mother was my Aunt and God Mother. While I didn't know her growing up, we met a number of...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Sheila Faour Warren - Montreal

“Just wanted to say I was so sorry to hear the news about Marguerite. She was a very important part of our family and will be sadly missed by all. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Denise Mello - Stockton Springs, ME

“I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Marguerite's passing. She was such a lively and loving person. I feel honered to have known her for all of...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Fred Boudreau Jr - Stetson, ME

“Although not a direct relative I have always know Marguerite as "Auntie Maggie" and can remember when ever Maguerite and Diz came to visit the house...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Lynn Boudreau - Bristol, RI

“I had the pleasure of having Marguerite (AND Lorraine!) in my music classes for years..... and long after the classes I seemed to often 'bump into'...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Nancy McCracken Gruenke - VA

“It is with profound sadness & grief that I write to my "2nd family". Brought together by our mothers who were best friends before we were born.....Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Cathy & Carl Frey - Wesley Chapel, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. Mourning the death of a loved one is never easy. Seek comfort and strength with eachother as...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Alice, Victoria, Elizabeth and Tina

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this day.Marguerite was a fine lady,who shared many great times and memories at the Newfie St Patrick's Day...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: john & pat grant - va beach, VA

“On behalf of me and my family, please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I know that no mere words can ease your pain. Looking back, I...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: David Hendricks - Suffolk, VA

“Marguerite was a beautiful woman. She set a tremendous example for all who were blessed to know her. Never judgmental, always honest, 100% Genuine &...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Katherine & Camille St Paul - VA

“Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Your Mother was a kind, caring and classy woman. Her grace touched every one that she met. Peace...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Betty Roman - Spencer, OH

“So very sorry to hear of your loss ... she was a wonderful woman who treated every kid that walked through her door as if they were one of her own....Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Wally Simmons - Chantilly, VA

“I am sorry for the loss of your mother. She was one of the kindest people i have ever known.I truely thank God for her friendship to my late mother....Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: marianne sloane - virginia beach, VA

“What a wonderful job she did raising her beautiful family. My love and prayers are with you all. ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Regina Guerra - Chesapeake, VA

“Mrs.Dean was just the best example of a mom you could ever see.So many of my best memories were at that house and she always had something wise or...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Christi Caffee Turner - VA

“Our condolences and Prayers go out to the Dean family ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: The William's family - VA

“We send our condolences to Mrs. Dean's family. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out, and it was our pleasure to have known her in this life. ...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Midgette Family - Virginia Beach, VA


Marguerite J. Dean, 88, passed away March 17, 2011. A native of Newfoundland, Canada, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Lloyd Dean, and was born to the late Edward and Mary (Noah) Faour in St. John's, Newfoundland. She grew up and was educated in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. After taking a business course she moved to Argentia, a US Naval Base in Newfoundland during WW11 where she met her husband Raymond. While in her 20's, Marguerite, a lifelong loyal "Newfie", was nonetheless drawn to explore, and ended up moving to the states, landing a job in NYC. In 1953 she finally married the love of her life, Raymond, whom she affectionately always referred to as "Diz". In 1956 she became a naturalized citizen of the US, one of the proudest moments of her life. In 1957 they started a family and moved often: California, Georgia, Newfoundland, New York and Pennsylvania before finally settling in Virginia Beach in 1966. She lived the last 45 yrs of her life in the same house in Little Neck. Marguerite was the heart and soul of her family; a traditional housewife who tirelessly worked all the details required to raise 5 kids. Her most cherished qualities were her friendliness to everyone, her positive spirit, and great sense of humor. Lately she was heard to say: "don't worry when I'm gone, I lived a great life." Her family and friends will miss her immeasurably. Marguerite is survived by five children, John and wife Lisa, Russell and wife Barbara, Janice, Deirdre and David; a brother, Daniel (Freida) Faour; seven grandchildren, Raymond, Stephanie, Karlie, Samantha, Lindsey, Noah and Deanna. A funeral mass will be held Monday, March 21 at 12 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Father Joe Clark officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church funeral ministry. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.