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Debra Roy, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Debra was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Robert E. And Georgette (Huard) Roy.
Debra had a love of animals and books with animals. She enjoyed puzzles and coloring. She was very social and friendly and loved being around people.
She is survived by her siblings: Michael Roy, Suzanne Papianou, Paul Roy, and Christine Roy-Delaney. She also leaves her caretaker and friend Amina. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister Aline Roy in 2018.
A funeral service for Debra will be held on Thursday July 2 at 10:00am in the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke followed by burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, South Hadley.
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