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Debra Sullivan Obituary

Of Billerica, formerly of New York, beloved wife of Shawn Sullivan. Loving mother of Heather Sullivan and Kelly and Joseph Bly all of Billerica. Daughter of Jean (Kelly) Beha of NY and the late Donald Beha. Sister of Michael and Timothy Beha of NY, Patrick Beha of NJ and Judy Santo of Saugus. Also survived by three nieces and 1 nephew. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at St. Theresa Church, 470 Boston Rd. Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, PO Box 1218, Arlington, MA 02474. Interment Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 2, 2007.

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Al S

March 23, 2018

I am so sorry for everything you went through. Love and still miss you, Deb. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Star Kinney

September 8, 2007

A Wonderful Woman.

She will be deeply missed.

Karen Mendes

September 5, 2007

Deb was a great woman, and a great friend. I will miss her dearly.

Paige Pooler

September 5, 2007

Hi Heather,

We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

With Sympathy,
Your friends at REZ-1

Jennifer Dunham

September 4, 2007

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Debbie. She was a great lady. I have many memories of her from Girl Scouts and the many trips we had went on. She will always be remembered and missed by many.

Sue Santoro

September 4, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Deb. She was a courageous lady who fought a great battle against a terrible disease. We will always remember her fondly with all our memories of our BMHS Marching Band days! Our deepest sympathy to you Shawn, Heather, and Kelly
Sue, John, Beth and Chris Santoro

Lisa Perucki

September 3, 2007

Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. From all the stories that Heather told me about her mom, I know she was an amazing person and will be missed dearly.

Laurie O'Neill

September 3, 2007

MS Deb was very special lady. She was there to help me through the hardest part of my life. She will be missed

Diane Douglas

September 3, 2007

I was SO sorry to hear about Debbie. I am praying for God to hold you all very close in His arms and give you peace.

Debbie O'Neill & family

September 2, 2007

So sorry to hear about Deb. She was a special lady to our family. We are deeply saddened about her passing, she is an angel and will always be remembered.

Melissa Meyer

September 2, 2007

I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was an inspiration and one of the strongest women I have ever met and I consider myself blessed and honored to have known her.

Nancy Barker

September 2, 2007

Shawn, Kelly, Heather, Joe

We want you to know how much everyone will miss Deb. She was a strong woman. There will be no other like her. There is an angel in heaven watching down over all of you. We love you. We had wonderful times with Deb. She was a great wife, mother, daughter, and friend.

The Barker Family

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