March 29, 2024

Deborah J. Grossman

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Deborah J. Grossman, age 52, of Northborough MA, formerly of Riverside, RI, passed away on February 1st after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer.

Born in Providence, RI on July 28, 1964, she was a 1982 graduate of EPHS and went on to earn an Associate's Degree in graphic design.

Debbie was the loving wife & "Honeygirl" to Mark Grossman, married for 17 years and together for 21 amazing years and in his heart forever.

She is also survived by parents Robert & Barbara (Lawrence) Blake of Seminole FL, her son Craig Joseph (Carvalhal) Grossman of Boston, MA and his fiancée Morgan Rae Wilson, her sister Lori Ann (Blake) Feeney and her husband Kevin Feeney of Riverside RI. Nieces and nephews Meaghan, Sean, Colin, Riley, Michaela and Kristen Feeney, Matthew Sepinuck, Ben and Max Grossman, great niece Kinslee Pacheco.

Deb was a uniquely talented artist customizing wall murals, designing jewelry, developing patterns for knitting and crocheting. In everything she touched her creativity shined through.

Debbie was especially sensitive and intuitive, making it her job to raise spirits of everyone around her. Even while battling cancer herself she remained incredibly generous, organizing and hosting her annual holiday shopping and giving event to benefit children with cancer.

She loved spending time with family and friends always cooking, laughing and living life to the fullest. Her greatest joy of all was her son Craig, they loved and cherished every moment spent together.

Debbie will always be remembered by her infectious smile, beautiful blue eyes, loving attitude, positivity and determination.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 2pm until 6pm in the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI, with a service immediately following in the funeral home at 6pm to celebrate Debbie's life.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

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