Lawrence G. Dedian

Dedian, Lawrence G. (Larry) of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died September 6, 2016.

Larry grew up in Dorchester where his family owned Dedian’s Market.  He had a long sales career in the food industry.  He was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Parish for over 55 years and active in the community as a CCD teacher and Eucharistic Minister. His family, faith, and work were most important to him, as well as gardening and his passion for life long learning. Larry had a gift for making anyone he met feel special and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Beloved husband of Ruth Ann (Carr) Dedian of Hingham. Devoted father of Patti Gaudet and husband Brian of Norfolk, Joan Dedian of Natick, Larry Dedian and wife Bridget of Hingham, John Dedian and Lily Sokha of Concord, David Dedian and wife Michele of Scarborough, ME, and Brian Dedian and wife Michele of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Meghan and Michaela Gaudet and Samuel, Gregory, Jake, and Olivia Dedian. Loving brother of the late Charles Dedian and wife Eileen and Joseph Dedian and his surviving spouse Virginia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. 

Larry’s family would like to recognize with kind appreciation Gerry Sanderson, Sarah Paolo and the staff of the Norwell Visiting Nurses and ArchAngels of Scituate.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 AM. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Larry may be made to the St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, 90 Cushing Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125 or visit www.stmaryscenterma.org/donate-now/.