A sad update about a former BBBer

[egoldber]

Many of you will remember Debbie (ddmarsh) who used to post here quite frequently. She was very much a regular in the old Reality Layette forum.

I used to be close with her, but had fallen out of touch over the last several months. Yesterday a mutual friend alerted me to the fact that she passed away a few weeks ago. Here is the newspaper obituary.

http://www.starbeacon.com/obituaries/local_story_282220609.html

Please join me in remembering Debbie and wishing peace and light for her four children, Jacob, Max, Alex, and Lily.

[Rachels]

I remember Debbie as a woman of fire and passion who loved her children fiercely. I will miss her and mourn her and pray for comfort for Jacob and Max and Alex and Lily, who are much too young to have lost their mom.

:(

-Rachel
Mama to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
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Nursed for three years!

and Ethan James
10/19/05
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"When you know better, you do better." - Maya

[ilovetivo]

That's so awful! Many prayers!

The link doesn't work, sorry.

[elliput]

My heart goes out to Debbie's children and husband for their loss. This is sad day for the BBB.

[buddyleebaby]

I did not know her, but it is very sad when children must grow up without their mother.
My prayers go out to her family and friends.

[egoldber]

Sorry, I fixed it.

[karin4]

Oh my goodness-- how very, very sad. I remember Debbie very well, and I'm so sorry to hear this.

My thoughts are with her family, especially her children.

Thank you, Beth, for letting us know.

[Roleysmom]

This is so terrible. I can't bear to think of her children losing their Mom. All my thoughts are with her family.

Paula -- mom to Roley, January '02

[Melanie]

Debbie, you will be missed. I pray for your children that they will always know the love you had for them and be able to find peace and comfort.

[mudder17]

I remember her, though I did not know her well. I am so sad for her family, especially for her children. I pray that they will find peace and comfort.

This is a sad day for the BBB. Thank you Beth for letting us know.

Eileen

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[bubbaray]

How sad. Many prayers for her family....


Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: 01/2007

[ColorBlue]

I do remember her very well. My condolences to her family at this difficult time.

Tracy

Mama to three girls, my big kindergartener Grace 11/01, and my babies Ella and Madeline 10/04.

[s7714]

How sad. My thoughts are with her kids and family. Thanks for letting us know about it Beth.

Jennifer
Mommy to
Miss Pure Energy 3/03
Miss Limit Tester 6/05

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[Tondi G]

I remember her but didn't know her well. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

~Tondi

[Marisa6826]

Oh my God. NO. NO. NO.


NO.

What. Happened.


This can't be.

[SweetTooth]

How very sad. My thoughts are with her family.

[kaylinsmommy2]

I remember Debbie, too. I am so saddened to her the news. I will keep her family and children in my thoughts.

Caroline
mommy to Kaylin 6/5/04 and Carter 3/8/07

[zen_bliss]

she is mourned & missed by so many. it's a loss that we didn't get more time with her. she was intelligent and accomplished, serving large helpings of fiery and funny in her opinions. and totally entirely devoted to making childhood magical and memorable for her children. it's hard to believe that she is gone.

[g-mama]

Oh, wow. This is just so sad. I do remember Debbie. How unbelievably sad for her children.

Beth, do you know how she died? I am just so shocked.

Her family will be in my prayers.


~Kristen

Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03
Marco 12-05

[pb&j]

My thoughts are with her family.


-Ry,
mom to Max, age 1.5
and my girl in heaven

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[jk3]

I remember her too. My thoughts are with her family at this sad time.

Jenn
DS 6/03
DS 5/07

[Momof3Labs]

Oh, no, I'm so sorry to hear that!! Special hugs to her children, who will miss their mom terribly.

[momathome]

I am so very sad to hear this news. I always greatly admired Debbie's passion and knowledge of issues that were close to her heart. She was a wonderful person and mother and I am so sorry for her family's loss. :(

[caleymama]

I definitely remember Debbie. Oh my, what a tragic loss. Many special prayers and thoughts to her family and friends. I'm just stunned.

Thank you Beth for posting about this.

[egoldber]

I don't really know more than was in the obit. I plan to send the family my condolences through the funeral home's website.

I just feel so badly for her family. What a loss of such a passionate, dynamic woman whose family was her total focus.

[dr mom]

What a terrible and tragic loss. I "knew" her only from her posts, but always enjoyed her humor and spirit.

I will be praying for her young family.

[wencit]

Oh my goodness. Such terrible news. :( I wish her family peace and healing.

[trumansmom]

How heartbreaking. My prayers are with her family and all who loved her.

I didn't know her that well, but do remember her kindness. Oddly enough, I was just thinking about her a few days ago and wondering about her. This is .... I don't know the words. It's just flat horrible and tragic and sad.


Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04

[alkagift]

This is a tragic loss of a woman far, far too young. Peace be with her four children and her husband.

Allison
Matthew '03 and Danny '07

[lisams]

Oh my. How incredibly sad. My prayers and thoughts are with her husband and children. BBB has lost an amazing member.

[janeybwild]

Thanks for sharing Beth although it is sad news. I remember Debbie from old and will keep her and her family in my prayers.

[Lovingliv]

So sorry to hear this sad news.

[vpalmer]

My heart breaks for her family. They are in my thoughts and prayers.

Veronica
Mom to Eva
Born 6-03

[hez]

My prayers are with Debbie's family.

[mik8]

What a terrible and sad news. I remember ddmarsh's posts. My deepest condolences and prayers to her family.

[Corie]

I am so sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. Her family
is in my thoughts.

[loewymartin]

I too remember Debbie as a passionate person who loved Jacob, Max, Alex and Lily with her whole being. I'm thinking of them and her DH and praying that they will always know how very much she loved them.

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and Kira born 7/30/05

[wendmatt]

How tragic, those poor children.

[mamicka]

How sad - I remember her as well. I hope her family is able to find peace.

Allison
DS1 2003
DS2 2005
DS3 2007

[caheinz]

I still can't get my head around this. Debbie will be (has been) missed here, of course, but my heart goes out to her family, especially her kids and husband.

Thank you for sharing the news, Beth, sad though it is.

[almostamom]

While I did not know Debbie, I do remember her and her posts. This is tragic and heartbreaking. I will hold her family in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda

[octmom]

How very, very sad. Debbie's family will be in my thoughts.

Jerilyn
DS, 10/03
DD, 3/06

[MarisaSF]

I am so sorry to see this sad news. Debbie was, and her children are, so beautiful.
Debbie, you are missed.

[Nooknookmom]

I remember her posts too. OMG how sad for her family. It sure hits home how fragile life is.

[jeminaal]

I'm so sorry to hear about this...I remember her posts on the BBB as well.

Jeanette
(formerly known as jeanmick, member since Feb 2003)

DD Born Christmas Eve
DS Born Valentine's Day

[brittone2]

I'm so sad to see this. Debbie's family will be in my thoughts as they go through this terrible time.

[missym]

Thank you for letting us know, Beth. I'll be praying for Debbie's family.

Missy, mom to Gwen 03/03 and Rebecca 09/05

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[khakismom]

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of this news. Her family and children will be in my prayers.

[nigele]

What a horrible tragedy. Debbie was a kind and compassionate friend and will be missed dearly. My heart aches for her children.

[Fairy]

Terribly tragic. My heart goes out to her family; her poor kids. Hoping she's at peace.

[AngelaS]

Oh wow..

Praying for her family. :(

[deenass]

Her address is listed in the obit - I didn't "know" her, but since so many people remember her, it might be nice for her family to know how many lives she touched, even over the internet.

[Alys the Cat]

So very sad for her family. What a huge loss for them.

[Hallie_D]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to her family, especially her beautiful children.

[NancyJ_redo]

Oh no, that's so terribly sad and especially heartbreaking for her children. I remember her well and always enjoyed reading her posts.

I didn't know her other than her posts, but just a thought...perhaps someone who knew her IRL could parse through her past posts and print those that are appropriate for sharing with her DH and/or family. Given that the BBB is almost a journal of life for some, and in particular I seem to recall Debbie's posts as such, it might be something that her DH would want to read someday (again, assuming the content is appropriate for sharing with him).

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

[NancyJ_redo]

Oh no, that's so terribly sad and especially heartbreaking for her children. I remember her well and always enjoyed reading her posts.

I didn't know her other than her posts, but just a thought...perhaps someone who knew her IRL could parse through her past posts and print those that are appropriate for sharing with her DH and/or family. Given that the BBB is almost a journal of life for some, and in particular I seem to recall Debbie's posts as such, it might be something that her DH would want to read someday (again, assuming the content is appropriate for sharing with him).

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

[egoldber]

Some friends and I have been working on this. Yes, for many of us, the BBB was like our "baby book". Debbie was definitely part of that.

[egoldber]

Some friends and I have been working on this. Yes, for many of us, the BBB was like our "baby book". Debbie was definitely part of that.

[brigmaman]

I never would have thought of that but it's a wonderful idea.

[brigmaman]

I never would have thought of that but it's a wonderful idea.

[candybomiller]

My prayers go out to her family.

Thanks for letting us know about Debbie, Beth.

[candybomiller]

My prayers go out to her family.

Thanks for letting us know about Debbie, Beth.

[kathsmom]

I will be keeping Debbie's family in my prayers. She was so kind and caring and she will be missed.

[kathsmom]

I will be keeping Debbie's family in my prayers. She was so kind and caring and she will be missed.

[deborah_r]

I remember ddmarsh, and I'm so shocked to hear about this. Her family is in my thoughts. How tragic.

[KBecks]

Beth thanks for letting this community know.

What a tragic loss for everyone. My prayers are with Debbie's family as they work through a challenging transition and their grief over this terrible loss.

I'm glad that Debbie chose to share some of her time at BBB and I'm glad to see her remembered.

[babymama]

Very sad. She will be in my prayers.

[tylersmama]

How sad. It's so horrible when children have to grow up without their mother. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to her family.

[MamaKath]

I remember her well. Her children have been blessed to know a woman who loved them so thoroughly. A sad day indeed for her family and for these boards.