Debra "Debbie" Jean Ryan

Debbie (Debra) Jean Ryan, 69, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 25, 2022. She was born in Springfield, MA on January 14, 1953 where she lived most of her life. She lived in Westfield for the past 15 years with her best friend Sparkle, her precious and adored cat. She allowed her sister Cheryl to live in their shared space (as long as she didn't let Sparkle get out the door!) 

Debbie leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved cat, Sparkle; her children: John Dearing II and his wife Laurie of Chicopee, Dawn Westover of Chicopee, and Don Westover III and his wife Premini of Rochester, NY; her siblings and their spouses, Joel and Lynn Ryan of Palmer, Robert and Kathy Ryan of Florida, and Cheryl Duval of Westfield; 8 grandchildren: Zack, Abbie, Dakota, Shyann, Brenden, Kailesh, Kavilan, and Karthian; 2 step-grandchildren, Amanda and Daisy, as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members. She was predeceased by her parents James F. Ryan and Dorothy (Price) Ryan and 4 brothers: Jackie, Keith, George, and Jim Ryan.

A Celebration of Debbie’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 9am-12pm at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow Ave., Springfield. In lieu of flowers, to honor her love of animals, memorial contributions may be made to MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 (www.mspca.org/donate) or Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101 (www.dakinhumane.org). For further details or to offer online condolences, please visit www.nowakfuneral.com.

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