Ronald P. Dean, 59, of 218 Woonsocket Hill Rd., North Smithfield, died Tuesday at home. He was the husband of Sharon L. (Dunford) Dean.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Patrick and Aurore (Wright) Dean.
Mr. Dean worked as a dairy farmer for Wrights Dairy Farm for over 45 years, since the age of 13.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher R. Dean of North Smithfield, two daughters, Cynthia A. Bianchini, of North Smithfield, and Lynne M. Dean, of Providence, a sister Michelle Landi, of Oakland. He is also survived by three grandchildren.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 am from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 463 South Main St. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church, South Main St. Woonsocket. Burial will be held in St. John’s Cemetery, Slatersville. Visiting hours are Friday from 5-8 pm.