OBITUARY: Margaret Egan

Margaret (Dean) Egan, 53, of Littleton, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2012, at her home, after battling a brief illness.

She was born in Lowell to the late Edward and Louise (Sargent) Dean. Margaret lived in Groton for many years before recently moving to Littleton with her husband, Paul. She was a member of the Maynard Elks and was a fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. Other interests of hers were biking, hiking, camping, and anything to do with nature, but most of all, spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Egan of Littleton, two sons, Dustin Perley of Groton, and Nicholas Perley of Littleton, a step son, Micheal Egan and his wife, Christine of Ayer, three step daughters, Leanne Egan of Plum Island, Lauren Egan and Julia Egan of Ayer; four brothers, Edward Dean and his wife, Dianne of Milford MA, Larry Dean and his wife, Gillian of Westford, Fred Dean and his wife, Maggie of Westford, Jeff Dean and his longtime companion, Sharon Bresland of Littleton; and five sisters, Pat Aubrey and her husband, Barry of Amelia, Ohio, Betz Dundas and her husband, Dennis of Tyngsborough, Cathy Knox and her husband, Jay of Sanford, Florida, Lyn Gates and her husband, Donald of Clay, New York, and Julie Dean of Hawaii. Margaret was also predeceased by a brother, Michael Dean. She also has many nieces and nephews who love her very much.

To my loving wife; I would not trade one minute of the time we had together for anything in the world. My only wish is that it could have been much longer. Love you heart and soul, Paul.

EGAN -- A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held at her home on August 11th from 2-6 p.m. If desired, donations can be made in Margaret's honor to Best Buddies at www.bestbuddies.org Arrangements are under the direction of the J.A. HEALY SONS FUNERAL HOME, 57 North Main Street, Westford, MA.