"I have very fond memories of working with Debbie at ADC. It was so exciting to share the time of her pregnancy with her I filled in for her when she was on maternity leave, and to meet baby Michael afterwards. She was always so warm and caring, and she had an amazing ability to smooth over the differences between all of the "characters" in our office. I hope she is having fun up there in heaven."
In loving memory of
Debra A. Peixoto
June 15, 1957 - November 6, 2008
Portsmouth, RI - Debra A. Gomes Peixoto, 51, of 30 Anselmo Drive, Portsmouth, RI, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at home with her family. She was the wife of Hildeberto Bert Manuel Peixoto. Born in Fall River, MA on June 15, 1957, she was the daughter of Olinda Anselmo Gomes of Portsmouth, RI and the late Benjamin Gomes, Jr. Debra was a 1975 graduate of Portsmouth High School, a 1976 graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School receiving an advance program certificate and was attending CCRI with studies towards an associates degree. She was an Administrative Assistant with Science Applications International Corporation SAIC and formerly Aquidneck Management Associates, Ltd., with some onsite assignments at Naval Undersea Warfare Center NUWC. She also worked at Aquidneck Data Company ADC, the Peoples Credit Union, the Zayres Department Store and the Lil Scrapbook store. Debra was a scrapbooking enthusiast, love photography, ceramics, knitting, crocheting and cooking. She loved nothing more than being with her family. Besides her mother and husband of 30 years, she is survived by her son Michael S. Peixoto of Portsmouth, RI, her sister Laurie L. Sacrey, her sister-in-law Nancy McLeish, her nephew Matthew Sacrey, her niece Maia McLeish, her father-in-law Manuel Peixoto, her aunts Connie Rezendes and Louise Disclafani and her uncles Thomas Gomes, George Gomes and Charles Gomes. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Gomes, Jr., the daughter-in-law of the late Maria Salome Peixoto, the granddaughter of the late Mary and Joseph Anselmo and Benjamin Gomes, Sr. and Georgiana Gomes, and the niece of the late Mary Linhares and Irene Vincent. Her funeral will be held on Monday, November 10, 2008, at 9:00 am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Anthonys Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008, from 2-5 in the funeral home.Donations in her memory may be made to ALS Association, RI Chapter, 2915 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, Muscular Dystrophy Association, ALS Division, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1005, Warwick, RI 02886, Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 or to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"Laurie, Our prayers are with you, Matt, and your family. Love, Joanne, Steve, Mike, Kevin, and Sean"
"Dear Bert,Michael and sister Laurie, This morning I spoke to Laurie on a insurance matter and she told me she was Debbie's sister and that Debbie had passed away on Nov 6th. I send my deepest sympathy to all of your family and just wanted all of you to know in the short time I knew Debbie she was a kind and sweet person. May she rest in peace.....Sincerely Chrstine Allstate Insurance"
"Dear Bert, Michael and Laurie, We just wanted to send our deepest sympathy to your family. We really enjoyed Debbie's company when she came into the office and she will be greatly missed......Sincerely Nancy and Peter from Allstate"
"To Bert, Michael and the Family of Debbie Peixoto - my heart goes out to you all during this painful time. God called home a very beautiful person and I am so blessed to have known Debbie. The days of working at ADC with her and Bert will stay close to me. And the last time we got together when I came up to Newport will be a memory I will not forget. I will always remember Deb as being smart, a loving wife, great mother and good friend. Bert and Michael if there is anything I can do to help ease your pain please let me know. May she rest in peace with our Lord Jesus."
"To Debbie's family, We were very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. We were friends during our PHS days, I'm sorry that we had lost touch. Respectfully, Diane & Pete Holdridge"
"Bert and family, I am sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest Sympathy Amy Stringer"
"My prayers are with you all. From a class mate of Deb's Hal Lawrence"
"Dear Bert and Michael, I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your loving and beautiful wife and loving and proud mother. Over the past year Debbie taught me the true meanings of strength, courage and friendship. I thank you for allowing me to spend time with her, as she was a true friend to me with no preset conditions or judgments. I will deeply miss her."
"Dear Burt & Family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie.Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Thinking of you Mark,Jill,and Chelsea Soares"
"Dear Bert and Michael, I have no words to express my sadness at hearing of Debbie's passing. From our times at ADC to the years at St. Anthony's catechism classes, she was always a delight to be around. She brought the sun with her in her smile. I will miss her compassionate and loving spirit. My heart and prayers go out to you both at this time. May your memories console you and lift your hearts. Sincerely, Holly Spaulding"
"Bert, I am so sorry to hear that Debbie passed away. We shared many a laugh at ADC. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Arkins Decasse"
"Bert, We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Debbie. She was such a sweet person. All those years at Aquidneck Data. The company picnics, the Christmas parties, the babies. Such great memories of you and Debbie. You and Michael are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Dear Bert, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Debbie. She was a wonderful person and I will never forget her! She always made an effort to stay in touch with me throughout the years, and I always looked forward to her emails! You and your family are in my thougths and prayers during this difficult time."
"Dear Bert and Michael, So sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. She is a kind and gentle sould who was always smiling and professional. Seeing your family shopping at Clements was always the picture perfect family. She will be missed. God Bless. Trevor"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debbie was a wonderful woman who will surely be missed."
"Bert & Michael, We were deeply saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Please know you have been, and will continue to be, in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words....she was loved by all of us and she will be sorely missed. Love, Debbie, John, & JJ"
"Bert & Micheal, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you."
"Dear Bert and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Debbie was a beautiful person, loved by many. My prayers and thoughts are with you all."
"Laurie, mom, and family, Our hearts go out to Bert, Michael, and family. Deb was always smiling and such a wonderful person. She is at peace now with her dad. All of you are in our prayers. Roberta Ney Aylsworth and family"
"Bert and Family, Although Debbie and I lost touch after our graduation from Gibbs, I've never forgotten her. We had many happy times at PHS and Gibbs and I am saddened to hear the news of her passing. My prayers are with you."
"Bert,Michael and family, With our deepest sympathies to Bert,Michael and Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Bert, Michael and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have of Debbie help you through this difficult time."
"I was very saddened to hear about Debbie's passing. Debbie worked together with me for a number of years to ensure our Department Business Plan was completed. Her dedication and work ethic was very much appreciated. She was a great person with a good heart and I will miss her."
"Bert, Michael, Linda, Laurie and Matthew- My heart cries for each of you. Debbie was a kind and sweet lady who made the world a nicer place for all of us. Prayers and Angels -"
"Debbie was a loving, cheerful, and dependable friend and coworker. She will be missed by all."
"Bert, Michael, and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We wish you peace during this difficult time."
"Please accept my deepest sympathies--God Bless. - rIch"
"Bert, Michael and Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will remember her smile forever."
"Bert, Both Evy and I are astounded. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was always a pleasure working with you and Debbie over many years."
"Bert, I can understand and appreciate the void you are feeling at this time. Debbie was a gentle soul. If I may, this poem captures Debbie's spirit and true nature. Stars will shine at the site of you; Ocean waves will rumble from the sound of you; Flowers will bow to the greatness of you; Trees will clear a path for the presence of you and all the world is enhanced by you. With deepest sympathy, Siobhan"
"Bert and Family Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this sad time. Debbie touched many lives in her much too short time on earth. We are glad to have had the opportunity to know her. Kevin and Pat Sullivan"
"Bert and Michael, My sincerest condolences to you. Debbie was a wonderful person and did so much for others. I will miss her. The world was a much better place with Debbie in it."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you, with hopes that time will ease the pain of your loss and leave you with nothing but the good memories of Debbie."
"Bert, Michael and Family, Debbie was an amazing woman whose courage and dignity serve as an inspiration to all who knew her. Please let me extend my deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lauren"
"You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Bert and Family, My heart is filled with sadness after hearing of your loss. Debbie was such a sweet and gentle soul. She will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. Debbie will truly be missed."
"Bert, Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. I will always remember Debbie for her strength, faith, and love."
"Bert and Michael, Debbie was truly a brave soul. My heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of her family."
"Prayers for Debbie's friends and family. She was such a sweet friend and she will be missed."
"Today I lost a dear friend whom I only met once in person but have known many years online. I shall miss her greatly. Debbie was a quiet and gentle friend whom I appreciated having in my life. Our TRAK family will feel her loss. My sincere sympathy goes out to all her family, especially Bert, Michael, Laurie, Matt and Linda. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers. Many hugs from Canada!"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Debbie will missed in our TRAK family. hugs"
"My prayers are with you and your family. Paul St. Laurent"
"The world lost a true kind and gentle soul. A great friend and sister to Laurie and TRAK sister to her internet friends. Debbie will be deeply missed in our scrapbooking world. I am just thankful she is in peace now, no longer in pain or restricted in movement.My heart and prayers go out to all of her family. May God bles and keep you during this time."