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Deborah Larkin Obituary
Debi is survived by her sister, Joyce (McCollough) Cook, Joyce's children, Carol Patin, Sandy McCollough, Tricia Monk and Bill McCollough and her lifelong friend Sandy Tisch.
Born in Westerly on September 16, 1951, she was the only daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy Larkin.
Debi spent all her life in Westerly where her focus in life was on her sports, her education and her love of her pets. Debi will always be remembered for her cocky smirk when she was trying to hide a laugh.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10am, with a burial in the Memorial Garden at Dunns Corners Community Church at 221 Post Road, Westerly, followed by a gathering in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debi's name to the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln., Middletown, RI 02842.
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BYRON & PEARL BROWN
July 4, 2025
I coached Debbie and my wife in the Westerly Women Softball League back in the mid seventies. Debbie played second base and it was hard to get a ball past her. She was a smart base runner and a good hitter. A play I will never forget, a ball was hit high over second base behind Debbie. Playing center field was my cousin Debbie Spears. Both girls were running to the ball, I shouted out Debbie, Debbie the rest is history the ball dropped in for a base hit. We won the game so all was forgotton. I also coached the Westerly Hospital Softball team of nurses which Debbie was a member I use to have both teams practice against one enough and that was a mistake. When I called a play both teams said I was favoring the other. After the games and practice we would all meet at the old Roxie's for pizza with much laugher and fun. Rest in peace Debbie your time on mother earth was well spent. Where we are now Debbie was. Where Debbie is now we shall be.
Marcia Ferretti
July 3, 2025
I worked with Debbie at the then Westerly Nursing Home back in the early seventies. Such a sweet girl and so attentive to her patients. My condolences to her family.
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