PALM BAY, FLA. - Verna A. Deeney Dees, formerly of Milford departed this life on Dec. 5, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Aug. 5, 1918 to Frank and Anna Marie Boden. Verna was a founding member of the Milford VFW and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary. During her time in Milford she worked for Halpern Eye and Radio station WKSB/WTHD before retiring to Florida to care for her father. She will be remembered as a kind and loving woman, whom her family loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her first husband and children's father, John J. Deeney Sr.; and her second husband, James Dees. She is survived by her children, John Jr (Faye) Deeney of Dover, Regina (Jim) Bridgeland of Palm Bay, Fla., Steven (Dianne) Deeney and Mark (Terri) Deeney, both of Milford. She also leaves nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and stepchildren, James (Carol) Dees & Family and Eileen (Bob) Andrews & Family.to cherish her memory. A Private Memorial Service will be held.