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Deborah Gerrish Obituary
Born on Nov. 20, 1953, in Westerly to Fanny Sunderland and the late William Hunt, she graduated from Chariho High School, and she was a school bus driver for over 30 years.
Mrs. Gerrish is survived by two daughters, Leah (Gerrish) Ward and her husband, Kevin, and Stephanie (Gerrish) Bursell and her husband, Gregory, all of Hopkinton. She also leaves behind a godson, Gage Gerrish of Charlestown, and a goddaughter, Jodie (Hunt) Smith of Westerly; nine brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Gerrish
John Brady
December 27, 2023
Just drove by your house with all my kids showing them our old house and yours and telling them about all the fun we had every summer with you and Lester, Leah and Stephanie. Greatest summers ever, Miss you. Love the Bradys.
Teri Aiello-Wrighte
January 26, 2011
Nancy and Family So sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We used to have some good times at your house with everyone. My heart goes out to everyone in the family.
Judie Crandall/Jessop
January 26, 2011
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.Deb was a great person.Will be sadly missed!!!
Kathy Delicato
January 25, 2011
Nancy & Family,
I'm so sorry to be reading this. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. I'm so glad I got to see you in Oct.
Rev.Robert Cornell
January 21, 2011
Leah and Stephanie , I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom!
God Bless You Both.
Rab Cornell
Gloria Ring
January 21, 2011
Leah and Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.
Gloria Burdick Ring
January 21, 2011
Leah and Stephanie, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom.
God Be with Both of you.
Aunt Clara and Uncle Jack Burdick
Cindy Martin
January 20, 2011
Oh behalf of the entire Martin family I would like to send our sincere condolences to the Hunt family and the Gerrish family. Deb will be sadly missed. I know how hard it is to lose a sibling and a good friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Darlene Kennedy
January 20, 2011
Debby was in my class at Hope Valley Elementary School and at Chariho. Know that my thougths and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Best regards, Darlene (McCall) Kennedy
Frank & Mary Bliven
January 20, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Rob Sunderland
January 20, 2011
Aunt Nancy and Family,
My sincerest condolences for your loss.
Gail & Jerry
January 20, 2011
Leah and Stephanie, Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. Your mom was a wonderful woman who will be missed dearly. She will be forever in our hearts.
Teresa Burdick Bettez
January 19, 2011
Leah and Stephanie, So sorry to hear about your mom. Trust in God with all your hearts and he will always be there for you ! Teresa Burdick Bettez
January 19, 2011
Leah, Stephanie,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Aunt Carol
Carl Sposato
January 19, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss
January 19, 2011
Steph, Greg and family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
Knowing that your mom is in a better place, pain free, should be of some consolation. You have many friends and family around for support so let them be there for you. You take care.
Dottie Coad
Amy Clark
January 19, 2011
Leah, Stephanie, and family-we are so sorry for your loss.
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