Brenda Verduin Dean

WORCESTER – Brenda (Richmond) Verduin Dean, age 84, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, with her devoted husband, Dr. Herbert M. Dean by her side. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Robert and Sadie (Goldberg) Richmond.

Brenda graduated from North High School, attended Wheelock College, graduated from Columbia University, and resided in New York for the next 50 years. She worked as a System Analyst for Equitable Life. While in NYC she formed many enduring friendships, was a member of the PEO – Philanthropic Educational Organization that provided scholarships for women and took advantage of the many diverse activities that make New York City Special.

Back in Worcester, she and her husband were members of the Salisbury Society of the Worcester Art Museum, the Worcester Historical Museum, and enjoyed many cultural activities including concerts by Music Worcester, events at Mechanics Hall, and sports teams. She renewed friendships from her early days in Worcester, and you could always count on receiving a birthday card from her. Brenda enjoyed gardening and was a member of the local African Violet Club. She liked traveling, especially cruise ship vacations with Oceania, and collecting items of eclectic interest.

Brenda will be lovingly missed and remembered by her husband; their children, Julie Anne Meyers and her husband, Gregory of Cincinnati, and Jonathan Dean of Worcester; their grandchildren, Joan Salfer and her husband, Rabbi Moshe Salfer, Benjamin Meyers, Joshua Meyers, and Elizabeth Meyers; three great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Barbara Dean and Marilyn Cohen; and several dear cousins. She was predeceased by her first husband, Roger Verduin in 1999.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the Jewish Healthcare Center 5th floor Memory Unit, who engage in noble work providing exceptional care to the frail and vulnerable elderly population they serve.

Family and friends will gather to honor Brenda’s life at a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 17th at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Interment will follow at B’nai Brith Cemetery, 5 St. John’s Road, Worcester. Memorial Observance will be announced. Arrangements are in the care of Miles Funeral Home of Holden.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 ( www.jhccenter.org ), or to a charity of the donor’s choice.