Westborough – Phyllis B. Dean, 82, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 15, 2021. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dean.
Born in Gardner, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Elsie (Johnson) Bickford. She was raised in Templeton and graduated from Cushing Academy. She also attended and graduated from Bryant College.
Phyllis was employed as a Real Estate Broker with Bob and Lee Mathieu and later with Bob Lakin Real Estate. She enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Worcester Country Club and was an avid Bridge player.
She is survived by two children, Kevin A. Dean and his wife Elizabeth of San Jose, Calif. and Cheryl A. Esper and her husband Richard of Rutland; and three grandchildren, Nicolas Esper, Kyle Dean and Angela Esper. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Bickford.
The family would like to thank both The Residence at Orchard Grove/Reflections Memory Care in Shrewsbury and St. Francis Rehabilitation in Worcester for their comforting care.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Westborough Fire/Ambulance Gift Fund, 42 Milk St., Westborough, MA 01581.
