DEDAM, MICHAEL - (1938-2009) - ELSIPOGTOG, NB - Michael Dedam 71, of Elsipogtog passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 17th, 2009. Born in Big Cove on June 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Frank Dedam and Mary (Augustine) Dedam. Michael is survived by his first wife; Mary E. Dedam-Sock, two sons; Larry Dedam, Lawrence Dedam (Colleen), four daughters, Priscilla, Linda, Marjorie, Donna, two brothers; Stevie Dedam, Noel Dedam, two sisters; Jane Alice Dedam, Susie Clement and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his second wife; Florence (Sanipass) Simon Dedam, his sister; Eva Milliea (Raymond), his brothers; Alfred Dedam (Janet), John Dedam (Madeline), and two sons; Little Joe Dedam and Frank Dedam. Resting at his home on Main Street, Elsipogtog with visitation beginning on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 2:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Ste. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Thompson Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252), www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com