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Deborah Hatch Czerkawski Obituary
Debbie was born in Stafford Springs, Connecticut on April 22, 1965. She was employed for ten years as a lab technician by St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. While in Hartford, Debbie was a member of the Hartford Chorale and the Valley Repertoire Company in Enfield, CT.
She moved to Auburn in 1998 following her marriage to Stas' Czerkawski and was employed as a lab technician at the Auburn University School of Verterinary Medicine. Debbie was an outstanding professional having received numerous awards for her work at Auburn. She was also active in the Vet School's Operation Cat Nap.
An active member of Auburn First Presbyterian Church, Debbie served as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher. She also enriched the weekly worship service at First Presbyterian through her gift of music, her involment in the choir and her beautiful solos.
Debbie was very active in the arts community throughout Lee County. She was a member of the Auburn Civic Chorale and the Schola Choir at St. Michael's Catholic Church. She was also a founding member of the Auburn Area Community Theater. Debbie had a lifelong commitment to the arts and sharing her talents in music and theater with the communities in which she lived.
A loving wife and mother, Debbie was dedicated to her family, her church, her work and her community. In November of 2004 God blessed Debbie and Stas' with a son, Daniel who shares his mother's musical talents and exuberant nature. Just a week before she became ill, she was helping to lead the Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian and sharing her faith, her talents, and her love with not only the children of First Presbyterian but also with the children of Auburn Day Care who also participated. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family as well as by those who were touched by her beautiful voice.
Debbie is survived by her husband Stas' Czerkawski and son Danaiel Czerkawski of Opelika, Al. Her mother, Marcia Hatch of Stafford Springs, CT., two brothers, Robert Hatch(Marnia)of Staffoed Springs, CT., Andrew Hatch(Allison) of Norwich, CT., and one sister Coralee Burke(William) of Stafford Springs, CT. She is also survived by three nieces: Kate Hatch, Ashley Hatch and Abigail Hatch, four nephews, Adam Hatch, Justin Wargo, Ryan Wargo and Marc Burke as well as numerous aunts, uncles cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Maro A. Hatch and by an infant brother, Tommy Hatch.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, July 6, 2009 in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Auburn. A memorial service will also be held in Stafford Springs, CT. at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the music ministry at First Presbyterian Church, 143 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, Al. 36830. Designate gifts to the "Debbie Czerkawski Memorial Fund."
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
www.jeffcoattrant.com
Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Hatch Czerkawski
Darcey ( Baillargeon) Melnyk
July 25, 2009
To Stas and Daniel,
Debbie was a great friend and beautiful, loving person.
Her smile will always be remembered, from our trip to the Martinque, to when we got a flat tire on our way to NYC.
Debbie thanks for singing at our wedding, your kind heart will live on in Daniel.
Joan Sevigny Cramer
July 24, 2009
Words can not express the feelings that fill so many hearts. Debbie was a wonderful friend and I was lucky to have her in my life. We learned from each other in so many ways. We helped eachother through the loss of our fathers and we were so lucky to share a strong faith in God. She will be missed but never will the memory of her warm smile, strong hugs and comforting words be erased. God has a new angel that I plan to pray to for guidance. I will sing in praise knowing she is adding harmony to each note. Peace to all of her family and those who loved her.
David Vaughan
July 24, 2009
Debbie, your family and friends are acutely aware of the tragic void left in our world by your passing. I was blessed to have known you. It can certainly be said that you made a vast contribution to our life's experience, a we are richer for it. God bless you.
Patty Nabors
July 22, 2009
To hear of Debbie's passing is a shock to all her friends at St. Francis Hospital. She was the kindest person I know. To hear her sing or watch her act on stage was a gift to all of us. Our deepest sympathy is to the Hatch and Czerkawski Families.
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Amelia Hinchliffe
July 18, 2009
Andy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you all comfort in this difficult time and strength in the times ahead.
Kathy Bigda
July 14, 2009
To the Czerkawski and Hatch families my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Narissa (Zalewa) Myers
July 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn (Pisciotta) Godin
July 10, 2009
Debbie, you've been in my thoughts and prayers all week. I really can't believe you are gone. All those years playing clarinet in the band together and of course drama. You excelled in everything you did. You made your family proud with all your accomplishments. You will surely be missed.
Carol Snyder Hery
July 8, 2009
To the Hatch and Czerkawski Familys and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffcult time. Deb was a great soul, and I enjoyed going to her house to play in grade school. She was so well like throughout our school years.
Tom Kelley
July 7, 2009
I worked with Debbie at St Francis Hospital for years she was always so happy and full of spirit and I heard her sing I was amazed. I am in shock at her loss,she is a great loss to you and to all. May God give you comfort in your time of healing. Tom Kelley
Todd LaRoe
July 7, 2009
Debbie,
So much talent & beauty wrapped up in our Spanish Rose. I will never forget the last scene, on our last night (Bye-Bye-Birdie-1983) with you and Albert (Neil Quatrano) dancing together to "Rosie". All other cast members anxiously poised in the wings watching you twirl, and dip. The house spot lights so bright, it cast a shadow of you both along the back wall. A Parallel couple somehow frozen in time to mark our last night, last curtain call, before we ventured out into the world to live our lives, and face the unknowns ahead of us.
But at that moment...for the length of a song... you had us all captivated, safe, huddled together with pride, wet eyes, warm hearts, and youth not yet corrupted or scarred by the trials & tribulations that lay ahead. An unfortunate, but necessary balance of good/bad experiences to allow for growth and ability to appreciate the differences between the two. Thanks for sharing with us everything you had to give, and hope to see you again when we reconvene for our next show. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Conrad
Dorraine Parker
July 6, 2009
Stas', Daniel, Marcia and whole Hatch family, I am so sad at the loss of Debbie. I am very fortunate to have been able to call her my friend. Know that you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
May God bless you all with his love and comfort.
Dorraine Parker
July 6, 2009
Janet and I were so sad to hear of Debbie's passing. A sweet, talented and gracious lady, wife and mother. We will miss her and her smile and her goodness.
Mike and Janet Morehouse
Opelika, AL
Cheryl (Dobson) Mokoski
July 6, 2009
Coralie, Marcia, Rob, Andy, and families,
I'm very sad to hear about Debbie. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Debbie as such a cute kid when I came to visit and when she came to our house with Coralie and played with my younger brother Mark. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Cummings
July 6, 2009
Karen and I were greatly saddened to hear this entirely unexpected news. We can only offer Stas and his family our sincere condolences.
July 6, 2009
Stas',
Our hearts go out to you and Daniel. Although we hadn't seen Debbie in so long, she has always been part of our theater family and holds a special place in our hearts. She truly led a life to be celebrated. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Celeste and Ken Estvanik
Rhonda (Durrell) Reed
July 6, 2009
Coralee, Marcia and family...I just wanted to send you my love and prayers in this time of loss. I remember Debbie when I was growing up...always sweet and kind. May the Lord minister to you during this difficult time.
Cheryl Triska- Fontanella
July 5, 2009
Debbie, I believe in my heart that when God needs us for something special, he has us join him. I can see you now singing in the most beautiful choir with all the other angels so high up above.As I tearfully sit here and reflect upon all the wonderful times we had together in Drama and in high school, I feel blessed to have known you and had the opportunity to share part of my life with you while growing up. I will be praying for your family for strength to get through this time of loss. Someday we will be reunited and we will be able to do our yum yum bumblebee duet together! :) All my love to a new angel XXXX OOO
Tony Julian
July 5, 2009
Debbie, you were a bright light that touched many. I remember the fast friendship we made in Ms. Nelson's 5th grade class, our exchange of report cards (yours completely covered with A's and comments that "Debbie is Delight"), and how proud I was to have been your date to our middle school graduation dance all those years ago. You were beautiful, brainy, and talented. You will be missed by your classmates at Stafford High School. Your warmth and friendship will live happily in our collective memory.
Mary Scussell
July 5, 2009
I am at a loss for words here, I was stunned to hear about your loss. We were great friends in High School, sung together in Madrigals and the choir. I will miss your smile as it lit up a room when you walked in..and I will miss you as a friend.
Barbara Hubbard
July 5, 2009
Debbie, you were always a good friend and a great co-worker when you worked here at the Lab at Lanier. I will miss your beautiful smile and your good heart. I'm sure Heaven's choir is sounding much richer and more beautiful now with your voice added. I will miss you Debbie. Godspeed.
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