Deborah Kinser Obituary
Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of Karen (Thompson) Watkins and step-father Stephen Watkins Sr.
Debbie lived most of her life in Haverhill and Southern New Hampshire, with her last residence being in Laconia, NH. Debbie worked in the restaurant industry as a bartender and waitress. She worked for Hawiian Isle, Pub Benny's, and Mr. Mike's. Later in life, Debbie became an avid Boston sports fan and loved watching the Patriots. Debbie loved animals, including her beautiful cat Cutie. Debbie was a fun-loving person and was often the life of the party.
Surviving her are her two loving sons, William Kinser Jr. and Nicole Derosier of Lyman ME, and Jason Kinser of Haverhill MA; grandson Owen Derosier; her siblings Cindy (Manakis) Tripari, Stephen Watkins Jr., and Michael Watkins and partner Jessie Hood; niece Alexandra Tripari; nephews Brady Watkins and Dillon Watkins; and ex-husband William Kinser Sr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, Haverhill, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com
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