Debra A. Shaughnessy Obituary

The world bids farewell to Debra A. Shaughnessy of Niagara Falls, New York, departing on May 31, 2025 at the age of 71. Debra leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William G. Marsh and Helen Marsh-Gaines; her son Jeffery Shaughnessy; her grandsons, Desmond and Brandon Zimmerman; and her brothers, John "Butch" Marsh and Keith Marsh.

She is survived by: her husband James Shaughnessy; her children, Tammy Hayes (Tank), Robin Wirth, Jennifer Parks (Johnny), Wendy Sams, Kimberly Kennedy (Kalan Foster), Becky, James Shaughnessy (Michelle), Randy Zimmerman (Melissa Heller) and Jayson Shaughnessy; her siblings, Patricia Allan (Ronald), Victoria Chesser, Mary Ann Gaines, Joann Torcasio and William Marsh (Becky); and her sister-in-law Sherry Marsh. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zajac Funeral Home Inc.

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