Deborah Ann Ruel Obituary
In loving memory of Deborah Ann Ruel of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who departed this world on July 1, 2025 at the age of 61. Deborah Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Ann Ruel to pay them a last tribute.
Though Deborah Ann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dore J. Lapite and May Lapite (Vaillette); and her brother Joseph Lapite. She is survived by: her husband Donald J. Ruel of Chicopee; her children, Kristina Joy (Sean) of Brimfield and Stephen Ruel of Chicopee; and her siblings, Ray Lapite of Granby, Paul Lapite (Carina) of Enfield, CT and Ann Aubuchon of Chicopee. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Deborah's name may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.