Maureen Jane Dent Obituary
We announce the death of Maureen Jane Dent of Edison, New Jersey, born in Roselle, New Jersey, who passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Maureen Jane will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maureen Jane Dent to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George and Rose (Grady); her brother George O'Grady; her husband James Dent; her son James H. Dent, Jr.; and her grandson Christopher Peersen.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Peersen of Spotswood, NJ, George Dent (Melissa Dent) of Bolivia, NC and Rosemary Dent (Michael Tortajada) of Piscataway, NJ; her siblings, Patricia Deering of Palm Bay, FL, Joseph O'Grady of Toms River, NJ and Rosemary Smith of Melbourne, FL; her grandchildren, Samantha Peersen, Casandra Toro (Geoffrey Toro), Madeline Dent and Sarah Dent; and her great grandchildren, Giovanna Toro and Grayson Toro.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks everyone to donate to LifeCare at https://lifecare.org.
