Westbrook – Debra Lynn Peterson, 59, of Westbrook, died peacefully with family by her side on February 20, 2019, at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on October 21, 1959 to Richard L. and Evelyn A. (Langway) Peterson of Cumberland. She was raised in Cumberland with her 3 brothers and was fortunate to grow up with many family members living nearby. She attended Cumberland Schools.
She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Dwayne Peterson. She is survived by her brothers, Louis Peterson and fiancé Cynthia Chase of Hiram, Troy and wife Lisa (Noyes) Peterson of Durham and many nieces and nephews and their families.
The family will be having a remembrance of Debra’s Life at the home of Louis Peterson, on March 17th from 1 – 4 p.m. (for information e-mail [email protected]). A celebration of Debra’s life will be held at a later date at the West Cumberland United Methodist Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mainefuneral.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple St. Cornish, ME 04020.