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Debby Dunbar Obituary

Debby Dunbar, 56, of Malden, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Russell Dunbar. Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Joan (Sweeney) and Arthur Nunn. Debby enjoyed knitting, crocheting and crafts of all kinds. She loved children and was a second mother to many. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and loved her. She was the devoted mother of Gary, Mary and Heather Dunbar and John Mobley, all of Malden, and Matthew Ward of Nashua, N.H. She is also survived by her brother, Michael Nunn of Saugus; her sister, Cheryl Nunn of Nashua, N.H.; her grandchildren, Steven and Logan; and many nieces and nephews. Services are private, and under the direction of the Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 781-438-0135.

Published by The Malden Observer from Dec. 30, 2011 to Jan. 13, 2012.
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so sorry for your loss love dawn and teedie

January 25, 2012

Michael, Joan and Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your sister, we hope that memories of happier days comfort you all during this time, our thoughts are prayers are with you all. Love, Benny and Christine Talbot

Benny and Christine Talbot

January 4, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. Cathy LeBlanc

January 3, 2012

I am very sorry for your family's loss. I remember Debby fondly as a very nice young lady when we were kids.
Kevin Kane

January 3, 2012

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