Deborah "Debbie" A. Babb's Obituary
On Saturday, November 19th, 2022, Deborah “Debbie” (Marando) Babb passed away at the age of 70, in Muskegon, MI. Born June 4th, 1952, in Worcester, MA, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many.
Debbie was known for her amazing strength, kindness, loving soul, and her generosity. She would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She was a child at heart and loved her cartoons and Disney DVD’s, especially while crocheting. Debbie loved making blankets for loved ones, as well as baby hats to donate to NICUs and lap blankets to donate to Veterans Hospital’s. She loved to bring joy, along with family and friends, to the bingo hall where she had a passion for the game.
Debbie is preceded in death by her loving pup Leah; her mother, Constance Kokernak; father, Alfred Marando; and stepfather, Stanley Kokernak. She is survived by her children, Jessica (Bruce) Fowler, Denia Holder (Joseph), Erica Bradley and Brett (Barbra) Page; grandchildren, Alix, Bruce III, Crysta, Ashley, Regina, Hollis, Clayton, and Brooke; great grandchildren, Theodore, Dennis, Elliot, and Kaylie; sister, Susan; brothers, Alfred (Sandy) and Jeffrey (Jennifer); nephews, Jeromy, Christopher, Sean, and Eric; niece, Melissa and her children Kirsten, Ethan, and Shane and niece, Heather; a large extended family and an abundance of loved ones.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will take place in her hometown of Millbury, MA, with family and friends in the summer of 2023. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family and sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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