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1957
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2020
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Deborah McConnell Obituary
Pawtucket – Deborah Ann (Donnelly) McConnell, 62, of Lake Hopatcong, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Kevin Anthony McConnell. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Rita (Turgeon) Donnelly of Pawtucket and the late James Donnelly.
Deborah moved to New Jersey twenty years ago but always loved to return home to Rhode Island. Deborah worked as a Registered Nurse for twenty years. Prior to nursing, Deborah was a stay at home mom for eighteen years, a time she recalled as, “the best years of her life”. She loved classic movies, Salt and Straw Ice Cream, and spending time with her family. Deborah had a wonderful sense of style and beauty and her presence always lit up a room.
Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by three children, Ashley McConnell Vanderjagt of Portland, OR, Brandon McConnell of Lake Hopatcong, NJ and Mark McConnell of Weehawken, NJ; two grandchildren, Harrison and Beau Vanderjagt and four sisters, Barbara, Colleen, Sharon and Lisa.
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines, services and interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence, will be private. Visitation is respectfully omitted. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, Pawtucket. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
Memories and Condolences
for Deborah McConnell
Dennis Purdie
July 6, 2023
Sorry to hear about your wife Kevin.
Janice Gross
October 30, 2020
Debbie, I am heartbroken to hear of your passing. I wished we had kept in touch more. We finally did these pass few years . You were always such a beautiful kind , loving sweet woman who I always had such great memories. I will miss you and I know your with God and your ok. Love you ,Janice Gross
Mitzi Donahue
October 4, 2020
Love,
Mitzi
Karen Moody
October 3, 2020
Debbie was an adorable cousin to me. When we were young we enjoyed playing together being the same age. I always thought how beautiful and kind she was! Aunt Rita, Colleen, Sharon and Lisa, my heart goes out you! This was difficult news to hear. She is certainly with our Lord.
Nancy Strutin
October 3, 2020
I worked with and was friends with Debbie for 11 years. We shared an office at the hospital. I will miss her deeply. My deep and sincere condolences to her beautiful and loving family. This is a great loss.
Patrice Herchen Noonan
October 2, 2020
So sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. What a beautiful ,kind and vibrant person.I have treasured memorIes from Felsmere Ave. learned so much from her.Love and prayers to the Donnelly family.
Jeannie Blohm
October 1, 2020
I will miss u my dear friend! I hope they have those little sandwiches up in heaven u liked so much from Depasquale. Thank u for all the good times and talks over the past 20 years! May you Rest In Peace
Graceann Ercolani
September 29, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the McConnell family, Debbie’s Mom and sisters. Debbie was a caring, thoughtful, beautiful person and I will miss my friend.
September 29, 2020
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
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