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Deborah Bryant Obituary
BARRE - Deborah "Deb" J. Bryant , 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was born daughter of the late Alice "Doris" M. and Harold E. Monahan on December 25, 1953.
She leaves behind her husband Steve Bryant, 3 brothers Thomas, Richard and Michael Monahan; a sister Patty Koning and her husband Ronald Jr.; 3 sons Brendon Toohil & his wife Ashley Orr, Ryan Toohil & his wife Kathryn Toohil, and Matthew Toohil; 2 step-daughters and sons-in-law, Kira & Jason Bryant-Scott and Kori & Michael Kniskern; 5 grandchildren Blake, Rylee, Rhyan, Regan, and Levi; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Deb was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchilden were the passion and light of her life. She was an active member of the Women's Fellowship and the South Barre Rod & Gun Club.
Memorial calling hours will be held Friday, November 25,2016 from 5 - 7 pm in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S.Barre Rd., Barre. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. For an online tribute please visit:
Pillsburyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Bryant
November 24, 2016
Ryan, Brendon and Matt,
Remembering all the great times our families had together and hoping friends and family will carry you through your grief.
Ron and Kathy
Linda Freeman
November 23, 2016
My heartaches for you Steve and your family. I will treasure the kindness and concern you and Deb always showed me. Going to work just makes me that much sadder.
Amy Desaulniers-Drumm
November 23, 2016
I will always have fond memories of working with Deb at Rutland Nurseries. She was a wonderful person with a giving heart & I'll always remember how she LOVED her boys! I'm so very sorry for your loss Steve, Ryan, Brendan & Matt & family. I am so grateful to have known Deb & called her a friend. May you rest with the angels my friend.
Lisa Diamond
November 22, 2016
Such a heartbreaking loss, a wonderful woman taken way too early. My thoughts are with all of Deb's family during this time.
Matthew Toohil
November 22, 2016
Mom I love you dearly and not a moment will pass where I won't think of you. You have always believed in me when no one else did. If I did not have a guardian angel before I know I do now. I LOVE YOU MOM
Mary & Dave Wenham
November 22, 2016
Ryan, Katie, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we'll be thinking of you in this difficult time.
Sheila kniskern
November 22, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your time of sorrow be lightened by the love and suppot of family.
God Bless,
Sheila and John
Jenn & Chris
November 21, 2016
To Brendon & family...There are not enough words in the world to express how sorry we are for loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...
Carolanne Sargentelli
November 21, 2016
Rest easy my friend, watch over your family, so glad I got to know and work with you.
Missy & Jim Scott
November 21, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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