DEBBIE WHITMORE

Thank you for sharing your story with the world.

I knew Debbie and Mark when I was a graduate student at the Unicersity of Pittsburgh. You were both so sweet and welcoming, and so much fun. Fresh from India, I felt comfortable whenever I visited you. Please forgive me if I keep switching between second person and third person. I was just looking up old friends online a few days ago and saw the story about Debbie's cancer and how she had become a spokesperson for early screening. Today I decided to look up your address to send a card and letter, and saw Debbie's obituary. Those two words just don't seem that they should go together. Debbie, you were such a beautiful woman and your genuinely sweet, open and bright spirit is here forever with all who knew you. I am grateful for the gift of having spent some time with you. Rupa

Whitmore Family, you will always be in my prayers. Debbie's memory of her love for her family & lord live in the hearts of many forever. Betty O"

Debbie was the definition of Angel on Earth. She deeply touched everyone who knew her, and even those who have just heard of her. Her beauty and positive outlook lives on in us all.

Never was fortunate enough to meet such an extraordinarily strong woman, may she finally rest in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My prayers are with the Whitmore family. Debbie was a true blessing who touched so many lives.

Not even sure where to begin. Debbie, you have been the most incredible best friend. We have had nearly 45 years of memories together. Those memories will comfort me forever--from our weddings, our babies, our many trips to the Cape even before you moved out there, and our trips to Frankenmuth. As in your favorite MSB song "All you get to keep are the memories, you've gotta make the good ones last." You have blessed me in so many ways. I miss you so much it hurts, but I'm happy because you are not suffering any more. I am also comforted knowing I have one of the most kind and beautiful angels watching over me. I love you, Debbie. Forever in my heart you'll always be.
Love, Audrabon

Dear Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie. She was an inspiration to all who met her. She was respected and loved by many and my heart goes out to all who are grieving her loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I am thinking of her husband, sons, mother and all who loved her. Rest in peace, Debbie, you fought long and hard and you don't have any more pain. Sincerely, Bunny, Vin, Rosemarie, Vinnie and Christine.

Dear Mark & Family
It was a pleasure to meet you Mark & Debbie. Debbie's talk at our annual Fundraiser in 2013 was so inspiring to all who attended that evening, especially to the many other Cancer patients that were able to attend. We are forever grateful to have met you both that year. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Peace & love always, Ken & Pat Bullen, Trustees of the Adam Bullen Memorial Foundation

My condolences to Mark, his sons and everyone who loved Debbie. I never met her, but I know what a very special person she was. She was an inspiration to many people and her memory will live on. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bernadette Pesaturo (Tom Hatch's cousin).

Dear Mark and Family,
It was a true blessing that Debbie has touched all of our lives. She was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her selfless way was a Godsend. There was no words to say how heartfelt this journey has been to all that knew Debbie and her family. Bless you all.

Our deepest sympathies, may God give you peace. Love, Judie and Michael Bahas

Dear Mark and Family,
I have had the privilege of teaching to of your boys and can tell by their wonderful, passionate, outgoing, and vibrant personalities that Debbie has left her mark in these two fine young gentlemen. May Debbie's spirit continue to guide your boys into a life of love and caring.

Dear Mark and family ,
I was so blessed to have gotten to know Deb the past 3 years.She was an INSPIRATION to me from the moment I met her.After just speaking with Deb for a few moments I felt like I had known her all my life. Such a positive woman she was. Deb will surely be missed by all that had the true privilege and honer to have met her.
God Bless all of you. Love,Peace & Prayers,
Valerie Seymour