George R. Dean, 67, of Providence passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Hart) Dean. He graduated from Roger William University with a degree in History. George was a Police Officer for the Providence Police Department for 26 years, retiring in 2004. He is survived by his son, Geoffrey Dean. He also leaves two step-children, Matthew and Michaela D’Amico. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9AM from the Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 9-10:30AM, prior to the Mass in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI, 02904, in memory of George would be greatly appreciated.