SHAWMUT – Deborah A. Poulin, 72, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Maine Medical Center in Portland with her two beloved boys by her side.

Deborah was born and raised in Clinton, Mass., April 2, 1950, daughter of the late Edward T. Duchnowski and Theresa A. (Fitzgerald) Duchnowski.

Deborah was a proud graduate of Clinton High School class of 1967, where she had made many friends and was very proud to be a Clinton Gael. In her early 20’s, she survived a month long coma from a car accident, resulting in permanent paralysis of her left side. After spending many days in speech and physical therapy, she moved to Maine, married her now late husband, Henry, and raised two boys, Matthew, and Justin.

Deborah was a devoted wife and mother and loved her family so very much. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Fairfield for many years. She was a proud Catholic, and had strong Christian faith and beliefs. She served as Treasurer for the Boy Scouts in Fairfield, where both her boys were members of Cub Scout pack 471, and Boy Scout Troop 460.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Henry G. Poulin; and a brother, Edward “Chip” T. Duchnowski.

Deborah leaves her two sons, Matthew E. Poulin and Justin H. Poulin, both of Waterville and their wives, Sara Poulin and Jessica Poulin; grandsons, Nicholas, and Brevin, and granddaughter Gillian; her brother, George W. Duchnowski and sister, Madelyn Grady, both of Clinton, Mass.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and their respective families.

A graveside service will be celebrated Monday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Falls Cemetery in Benton.

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home of Fairfield, ME. To share memories, or to offer condolences, please visit http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

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