Dreaming of passed co-worker

I dreamt of a person I worked with only twice who passed at far to young an age two months ago. There was no emotional connection, but I admired them and had hoped to work with them again. Their passing was a shock to all.

In my dream (color) they were helping me with a project of some great detail. At one point I remember them on my left and turning to look at me straight into my eyes, and not saying anything. Another moment they were on my right, typing into the computer and I noticed that their hands were deformed. Fingers bent and far smaller than usual, what looked like webbing between them. They were not this way in life.

The over all feeling was pleasant, gratification, comradery and affection. I was pleased to be with them and visa-versa.

Any ideas on this dream?