Deborah L. Yates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Deborah L. Yates of Duxbury, Massachusetts, born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, who passed away on July 9, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deborah L. Yates to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Deborah's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Stephen Putnam and Margaret Hart Putnam; her husband Dan Yates of Duxbury; and her children, Stephen Yates of Durham and Rebecca Yates of Orlando.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the MacDonald Funeral Home (1755 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First Congregational Church of Middleboro (6 Plympton St, Middleborough, MA 02346). A burial will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at the Mayflower Cemetery of Duxbury (774 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA 02332).
Please donate in her memory to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org).
