WATERVILLE – Debra “Debbie” Sawtelle, of Waterville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 with her family by her side.

Debbie was born July 27, 1960 in Waterville, daughter to Mary J. Peace. Debbie was a nurse for 35 years. Employed at a number of nursing homes in the area, it was her passion to take care of people.

Debbie had many loves in her life; boat rides on the lake, Patriots football, a good cribbage game, horror movies, and long drives on Sundays with her friend, Arthur, but nothing brought her more joy then spending time with her grandchildren and seeing them happy.

Debbie was predeceased by her mother; as well as several uncles and aunts.

She is survived by her three children, Anthony Sawtelle and wife Midori of Tokyo Japan, Jodi Cochran and husband Dusty of Chelsea, and Amanda Sawtelle and her husband Dylan Coutts of Windsor; as well as the most precious people in her life, her four grandchildren that called her “Nanny”, Alivia, Madi, Myla and Owen. Debbie is also survived by her siblings Billy Sawtelle and his partner Esther, Ronald Sawtelle and his wife Sherry, and Lisa Sawtelle, all of Waterville; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews; and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville for people to visit and remember Debbie together. At 11 a.m., there will be a time for her loved ones to share memories.

An online guestbook can be signed, condolences and memories shared, at http://www.gallantfh.com.

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