Laurence Dickinson

Laurence T. Dickinson 59 of Assonet, died February 26, 2010 at Home & Hospice Care of R.I. He was the husband of Maria (Medeiros) Dickinson and son of the late Laurence E. and Mary Ann (Tibbits) Dickinson. He was born in Longview, WA and had lived in Assonet for many years. He was employed by MCI Cedar Junction as an administrator. He was retired from the U. S. Coast Guard. He was co-founder of S.E. Mass. Chapter of MOAA and served in many capacities for MACOMO. Survivors include his wife; his sister Susan Kaut of Longview, WA;  his sister-in-law Fatima Leger and her husband Ronald of New Bedford; his brother-in-laws Domingos Medeiros and his wife Nida of Assonet, Adrian Medeiros and his wife Patricia of Fairhaven, also several nieces and nephews. His funeral service and burial will be private. Donations in his memory can be made to the Faxon Animal Shelter 474 Durfee St. Fall River, MA or www.faxonarl.org .