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Debra Wheeler
August 11, 2019

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Debra A. Wheeler, age 62, passed away on Aug. 11, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 1, 1956 in Springfield, a daughter of the late Hector and Gladys (Chrapek). Debra worked as a legal assistant for the Law Offices of Smith and Brink for many years. She loved to knit and would often donate many of her crafts to Project Lynus. She also enjoyed to bake and take trips to Maine, but most of all she loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband Earl Wheeler of Agawam; 2 sons, Michael Wheeler and his wife Sarah of Minot, ND and Jason Wheeler of Chicopee; 1 daughter Kellie Carreira and her husband Marco of Springfield; 1 sister Donna Poirier and her husband Pierre of Palmer; 4 beloved grandchildren, Mia, Lucas, Bryce and Logan along with many nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. She is predeceased by her sister Diane St Pierre. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cindy and Laura, the nurses who took such special care of her during her stay at the Care Center. Calling hours will be held on the morning of the funeral, Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A Prayer Service will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sister Caritas Cancer Center, 271 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.

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Grisé Funeral Home
280 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
413-594-4189