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Deborah Ross Obituary
Deborah was born Oct. 12, 1952, in Wakefield, R.I., the daughter of the late Muriel T. (Silvia) Thomas and Clifford M. Thomas Jr. of Ledyard. She grew up in Ledyard and graduated from Ledyard High School in 1970.
She married Robert L. Ross III in Groton on May 6, 1972.
In addition to her husband, Ross and father, Clifford, she is survived by sons, Robert L. Ross Jr. and Jonathan T. Ross, both of Los Angeles; sisters, Carol A. Singer of Ledyard and Susan Deane and husband, Donald, of Norwich; brothers, Colin Thomas and wife, Donna, of Canterbury and Gary Thomas and wife, Cathy, of Gales Ferry; sister-in-law, Kathy Seekins and husband, Ronald, of Sarasota, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by a brother, Clifford Thomas and her mother-in-law, Frances Ross.
A memorial calling hour will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, PO Box 650309, Dallas TX 75265-0309.
Please visit www.Byles.com for, obituary, directions, or to sign the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
November 22, 2010
Buzz,Bob,and Jon,Our thoughts and prayers are with all. May all the memories of Debbie bring you comfort.
The Deane Family
Sharon Olsen
November 20, 2010
Buzz and family - Deb will live on in our hearts and memories. She will always be a part of our lives. I know that there are no words of comfort that take away our grief, but know that she was loved dearly by many.
Sharon
November 20, 2010
Buzzy, Bob and Jon
I’m very sorry to hear about Deb. They say Grief is the price we pay for loving someone and Deb was loved and appreciated by many. People are remembered not by what they do for themselves, but what they do for others and Deb was a person who always gave 110% to her friendships and especially family. I’ll never forget the good times we had at Bluff Point and at the house parties.
Our prayers are with you and Deb.
Robert & Joan Salley
Eileen, Gary, and Lauren Staples
November 19, 2010
Colin, Donna and family--our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words are inadequate when you lose someone so dear. We hope the fond memories you have will bring you comfort.
Karen Macdonald
November 18, 2010
Cousin Buzz, and Bob and Jon, sending all our love; we have so many wonderful memories of Deb and her beautiful smile, friendly ways and how she was always so full of love for her family. The Macdonald family
Susan Deane
November 18, 2010
Buzz,Bob, and Jon, Take comfort in knowing now you have a special gaurdian angel to watch over you.Love,Susie
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