Barbara (Adamson) Dean, age 74, passed away at her home on January 11, 2009. Barbara was the wife of the late James B. Dean Jr. She is survived by her 3 children, James B. Dean III of Rockland, Barry W. Dean Sr. and his wife Denise of Weymouth and Daniel J. Dean of Weymouth, her 2 grandchildren, Matthew T. Dean of Norwell and Barry W. Dean Jr. of Weymouth and her loving companion John McMorrow Jr. of East Bridgewater. Barbara was a life long resident of South Weymouth. Mrs. Dean was a group leader for Electro Signal Laboratories in Rockland for 15 years before retiring in 1998. Barbara loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on January 15 at 9 A.M. visiting hours will be on Thursday from 5 to 8 P.M. Interment will be in Hanover Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472. www.alz.org/manh. If you would like to leave a message for the family please go to www.ccshepherd.com.