Deana Marie Owen

December 7, 1976 - July 19, 2015

Deana Marie Owen, 38, passed away unexpectedly in Lawrence, Mass., on Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born in Haverhill, Mass., on Dec 7, 1976, a daughter to Daniel and Kimberly (Drury) Flaherty. Deana was a fun-loving person to be around, who will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. She had a passion for the ocean, and loved spending time with her children. She was a music lover and loved going to amusement parks, or any type of spontaneous road trip; and she loved to be outdoors on a motorcycle, four-wheeler or snowmobile. She had a huge heart and was always trying to help others. She worked for a time as an LNA, a truck driver, and a phlebotomist. Deana leaves behind her three children, Mariah Leigh Edmonds of Auburn, Me., Jayda Nicole Laboy and Victor Laboy III of Pittsburg; her mother, Kimberly Flaherty of Auburn, Me.; a brother, Kris Flaherty of Lewiston, Me.; her former husband, Scottie Owen of Pittsburg; her best friend, Marie White of Sandown, NH; as well as two nieces. She is predeceased by her father, Daniel Flaherty, in 2013. There are no public services scheduled. A private celebration of Deana’s life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in Deana’s memory may be sent to Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, 103 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576, to help the family defray final expenses. Condolences may be offered to the family by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.