Debbie L. Fitzgerald

LYONS FALLS - Debbie L. Fitzgerald, 71, of Cherry Street, wife of Martin, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

Debbie was born in Tupper Lake, NY, on February 23, 1953, a daughter of William and Agnes Rood Aganier. She grew up in Plattsburg, before moving to Lyons Falls and completing her education at South Lewis High School, Turin. While attending high school, she also attended Howard G. Sackett BOCES Center, Glenfield, where she majored in cosmetology and hairdressing. Later, she was employed, as a beautician, in Boonville. On July 4, 1969, Debbie was united in marriage with Martin D. Fitzgerald, at St. Hedwig's Church, Houseville. Afterwards, the couple lived in Boonville before moving to her parents' home on Cherry St. She was of the Catholic faith.

The center of her life was her role as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. In addition to her husband, Martin, of over 55 years, Debbie is survived by six children, Scott (Heather) Fitzgerald, Gretchen Fitzgerald, Jessica (Jerry) LeBuis, Heidi (William) Bailey, Joshua Fitzgerald and Martin D. (Taffy) Fitzgerald II; grandchildren, Ethan Fitzgerald, Kyle Fitzgerald, Alexis Bice and John Bice, Jack Fitzgerald and Selena, David O'Donnell, Hunter Pierson, Dakota Fitzgerald, Martin David Fitzgerald III, Maddie Fitzgerald and Travis Fitzgerald; and two great-grandchildren, Arianna and Adaleine Bice. Debbie is also survived by a brother, William Aganier; two sisters, Valerie Parrott and Joan Butchino; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held, in the spring, in Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden. In keeping with Debbie's wishes, there are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, PO Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

Her arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St., Boonville. For an online message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.

Debbie's kindness touched so many hearts. "Treat people how you want to be treated," is something she always lived by and taught us. To see Debbie, was to love her and laugh and joke with her. May her incredible strength, humor and softheartedness live on through each memory made. We love you. Forever and ever.