Denise (Dee) Lee, of Brewster, MA; passed away unexpectedly, on Dec. 30, 2019. Denise, who was born in Hyannis in 1963, currently resided in Brewster. She was the eldest daughter of Joan B. Shady (Robert) and Thomas M. Lee (Marianne) of Orleans.
Dee is survived by her sisters Dara Lee of Truckee, CA and Dawn Lee of Chatham; a brother Jason of NC; her three nephews, Austin and Trevor McWhinney of Truckee, CA and Noah Lee of Chatham; also surviving are her Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ray Hamil, plus Corey and Jeff Hamil of FL.
Denise also leaves behind her former long-time companion, Paul Ankuda, of Hyannis with whom she lived for many years.
Dee graduated from Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in Harwich and pursued a career in Cosmetology. She was a hairdresser in Hyannis for many years, before changing course and becoming a home health aide. She was most recently employed at Wingate, in Brewster.
Denise was a kind, compassionate woman, with a heart of gold and a giving spirit, who leaves a wide circle of friends, who were as devoted to her as she was to them. Her presence, love and laughter (always) will be greatly missed by those who felt blessed to have known her.
It was Denise’s wish, from a very early age, “to be remembered as smiling and happy” (her own words), and so shall she be.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be private and at the convenience of the family. In her memory, please live each day fully with joy and compassion for each other. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunrals.com.
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