In Raynham, December 11, 2008 Joseph F. died after a lengthy illness at Life Care Center in Raynham at the age of 81. He was the husband of the late Helen (Reis) Deane. Born in Taunton and educated in Taunton (Taunton High), Joseph was the son of the late Ralph M. and Elsie E. (Savoy) Deane Sr. Joseph resided at Dighton Ave and was formerly of So. Walker Street in Taunton. Joseph was a retired Postal Worker for 38 years in th city of Taunton and for 15 years was the President of local letter carriers union and held all branch office except treasurer. Joseph was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans he also loved to cook, play cards, camping and spending time with his friends at Dunkin Donuts on RT 44 (Winthrop St.) Taunton. Joseph was the father of Deborah “Debi” Sylvia and her husband John of Taunton. Grandfather of Kerry Tolliver and her husband Shawn of Taunton, John “Jay” Sylvia and his wife Torie of Taunton. Brother of Eunice Murphy of Hampton, CT., Ralph M. Deane Jr. of Fall River, and the late Charles Deane one of the first to die in WWII. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton, Monday December 15th at 10 am. Funeral Mass at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in No. Dighton at 11 am. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4-7 pm. Interment St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the American Cancer society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Ma, 01701.