ELIZABETH "BETTY" (VROOM) DEAN
NEWPORT - Betty V. Dean, 76, died September 30, 2006 after a brief hospital stay. She was born December 6, 1929 at Pittsfield, daughter of the late Phillip and Effie (Walker) Vroom. She graduated from Maine Central Institute, Class of 1948, and the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. Betty was a longtime Registered Nurse at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, retiring in 1992. She greatly enjoyed her family and many friends.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Fred Dean of Newport; 3 children, George and wife Jeanette Dean of Plymouth, Mary Dean and Mike Phillips of Hartland, Ruth and husband Mike Clement of St. Albans; grandchildren, Jessica and Mike Robichaud, Chris and Nichole Dean, Matthew Dean, Jackie Morin, Danniele and Halley Phillips; and 2 great grandchildren Dustin and Tyler. In addition to her parents, Betty was also predeceased by her brother and his wife, Charles and Ethel Vroom.

At her request, there will be no visitation. Graveside committal services will be held 1 PM Thursday, October 5th, at the Riverside Cemetery, Newport, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. To sign an on-line guest register, please visit www.CrosbyNeal.com.