Kathleen T. (Lyons) Dean, age 77, of Easthampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Northampton, daughter of the late John and Theresa (Martunes) Lyons, and was a graduate of the former Saint Michael’s High School in Northampton. For over forty years, Kathleen worked for the Hampshire County Probate Court, most recently as the Assistant Register to Probate. She was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of The Valley Parish in Easthampton. Kathleen will be deeply missed by all, but especially by her husband of 54 years, Jim. Kathleen enjoyed trips to the casino with her family. At home Kathleen was an avid reader but did put her book down from time to time to watch her favorite game shows with her husband. Kathleen is survived by her husband, James M. Dean; a son, Michael Dean and his wife Lisa of Florida; a daughter, Kelly Davis of Easthampton; grandchildren: Bailey Davis, Leah Warzecki-Pieper (Jonathan), Abigail and Jocelyn Dean. Two great-grandchildren, Juliet and Luke Pieper; a brother, Michael Lyons of South Deerfield, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Besides her parents, Kathleen was predeceased by a brother, John “Ziggy” Lyons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 22nd at 12:00 p.m. in Our Lady of The Valley Church, 33 Adams Street, Easthampton. Burial will follow in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral on Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Kathleen T. (Lyons) Dean, please visit our floral store.