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Debbie Work Obituary
AGE: 59 • Lakewood
Debbie Lynn Work died Friday, November 7, 2014 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was 59. Born in Tacoma, WA, she was a lifelong resident of Lakewood. She was employed by the ARC Employment Center and loved the staff members and her friends. Debbie enjoyed spending time at the recreation center, especially with the bowling team, the Ocean Rollers. She was also an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lakewood.
Surviving are her loving parents, William A. and G. June Work; a sister, Joy A. Tabler and her husband Rev. Donald Tabler of NC; 2 brothers: Allan and his wife Lisa of Toms River and Todd of Lakewood; 4 nephews: Douglas Tabler and his wife Lauren of NC, Jason Tabler and his wife Krystle of Cape May, Matthew Tabler and his wife Elizabeth of SC, and Kyle A. Work of Toms River; a niece: Chelsea F. Work of Toms River; and great-nephews and a great-niece: Lucas, Gavin, Zachery, Joshua and Abigail. Debbie was the sweetheart of all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11am at D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery, Jackson. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7-9pm. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Debbie's name to the ARC of Ocean County, 815 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 -OR-Christ United Methodist Church, 658 Fifth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701.
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Ruth Doyle
November 12, 2014
Dear June and Bill I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was always such a delight. She always had a smile that would just make you want to hug her. Debbie was always hold a spot in my heart. The UMW will miss her help especially her pot holders and blankets. May God give you the strength and love to get through this next year. God Bless you all
Love from Ruth Doyle
Pheobe Mina
November 12, 2014
Dear Bill,June,Joy,Allen,Todd and your family. So very sorry to hear about Debbie. She was an amazing person always had kind words about everyone and always remembered who you where even if she hadn't seen you in years.Loss is always so difficult but I take comfort in knowing that she is in God's hands now and with all the great wonderful family that has gone before her.God Bless you all and comfort you in this time of grieving. My love to you all.
November 12, 2014
Everyone at the Arc Employment Center is going to miss her beautiful smile and her "giggle". She was a wonderful worker who enjoyed her time with all her friends. She would remind me to get "sugar free wafers for the vending machine". Debbie also enjoyed sharing her stories of her loving family and all their beautiful events with us. We will miss Debbie laughing "running " to her Dad's van. God Bless you Debbie and your family in this time of sorrow.
With Love, Kathy Gonzalez and everyone at the AEC.
November 11, 2014
June this Beverly, I qworked ith u at the YMCA. So sorry for your loss. Debbie was such a sweetheart. May God keep u and your family in comfort. Love Beverly Marshall
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Norman Reynolds
November 11, 2014
Bill, June, and Joy: My deepest sorrows to you all. I hurt for your loss. All those years of watching the quiet, joyful, peace. What a contrast to the world we live in. She, like my daughter, are probably more like we will be someday, when we see Him face to face. We will have to become more like her. Again, much love to you all. Norm Reynolds
Rubin
November 11, 2014
We are so sorry and sad to hear about your loss. Debbie was a absolute sweetheart and always had a smile on her beautiful face. We have great Church memories with her and she will always be in our hearts forever! You all are in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless all of you and peace be with you! The Rubin Family
Deborah Butters Cogill
November 10, 2014
Joy and Family: My thoughts are with you. I so remember Debbie! She was so supported by your entire family. My heart goes out to everyone. God Bless!
Eddy Pevovar
November 10, 2014
TO DEBBIE'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
There is no loss greater than a child. No matter how old we are, we are all the children of GOD, and as well, a child to our parents. The grief we feel is difficult to cope with, but we also know that she is in a better place, no pain, no suffering...just understanding and a lot of love. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her name be for a blessing.
Buddy & Geri-Lynn Van Sant
November 10, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
November 10, 2014
Much saddness to Debbie's family, but musch joy in all the memories of playing with Debbie for over 20 years!
Thinking of you all-
LOVE ROBIN COLLINS
The Arc, Ocean County
Wendy McLeish
November 10, 2014
To all of Debbie's family,
My sympathies and prayers go out to you all during this time of sadness and loss. Although she will be missed here on earth by all those who knew her and loved her isn't it a good to know that her soul's with God and his angels in a place where peace and joy prevails. May all the good memories you created together help you through this sorrow filled time.
Judy Coyle
November 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I remember Debbie fondly from our childhood days in Pine Acres.
Judy (Klingenstein) Coyle
November 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I remember he fondly from the days in Pine Acres.
Judy (Klingenstein) Coyle
November 10, 2014
Dear June, and Bill and family.So sorry to hear of your great loss. Debbie was a very sweet person. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Marylou Miller.
Robert and Sue Ann Tabler
November 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Work family and particularly with our sister-in-law, Joy. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of such a delightful daughter and sister.
Cindy Realmuto
November 9, 2014
We will truly miss your smiling face and dancing abilities! You're an angel in heaven now just as you were on earth...
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