Obituary of Mary Dianne 'Dean' Breen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Dianne "Dean" Breen, wife of the late John Edward Breen Jr., on April 5, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born September 27, 1948 in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Violet (Perry) Pye. Dean loved playing TV Bingo, shopping trips to Bangor, and suntanning. She adored her time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and they will all miss her delicious cooking. Dean was a loving mother to Tammy (Brad), Wayne (Jeanne), and Richard (Stephanie); a loving grandmother to Brandon, Kayla, Jenna, Matthew, Richard, Breanna, Mark, Sara, John, Sydney, and Mya; and loving great-grandmother to Ahriana. She will also be missed by her brothers: Gerry, Grant, Teddy, Danny, Ronnie, and Tim; sisters: Patsy, Joanne, Linda, and Faye; special uncle, Paul Perry; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her son, John "Bucké" (surviving partner, Shannon Riley); her brother, Paul; granddaughter, Kaitlyn; and her sister-in-law and best friend, Rose Landry. Special thanks to Father David Fulton, the staff of 5C North and Palliative Care for their compassion and care during our mother’s final days at the hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 45 Dollard Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield, on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11am. Remembrances to Cystic Fibrosis- Saint John Chapter or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.