Deborah Deneen

Deborah Lynn Deneen (aka Dubba D), age 72, from Grand Rapids Michigan passed away peacefully at home in Rockford surrounded by her family on May 14, 2023.

Dubba D was one in a million. If you were ever lucky enough to have crossed paths with our Dubba, then you truly are one of the fortunate ones. She knew no strangers. Her charm and quick wit blessed her with the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. That was one of her many wonderful gifts. Words used by her friends and family to describe Dubba D's personality are caring, loving, funny and loyal just to name a few. She was always so much fun to be around. You never felt alone or left out when you were in her company, and whoever she happened to meet and converse with always walked away with a smile on their face. She just had that kind of personality.

Dubba D always looked out for the underdog and would go out of her way to help someone who was less fortunate. Always the optimist (and along with that sense of humor), she could always make even the most dire of situations seem not so bad. When she was diagnosed with the Glioblastoma cancer over a year ago, she faced it with determination, strength and positivity.... exactly how she lived her life.

Deb is preceded in death by her father and mother Louis and Lorraine Fredette and brother, Gregory Fredette.

Deb is survived by her loving and devoted spouse/partner of 41 years, Judy Romanow, her son Spencer Deneen (Amber) and three grandchildren Madelyn, Evelyn and Shane Deneen, her brother Mark Fredette (Dee) sisters Michelle Smith (Kelly), Jan Fredette, nephews George Egy (Ali), Alexander Fredette, and Corrie (Sara) Fredette, and nieces Nikki Fredette, and Emily Fredette, and great nieces Elouise and Olivia Egy, Makayla Ward, and great-great niece Aria Burns.

Deb was truly an angel on this earth, and she will be missed by so many.

A special thank you to Hospice of Holland for their loving care of Deb.

A heartfelt thank you to all our caregiver friends who devoted their time to care for Deb.

A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at Thought Design at 10 East Bridge St. NE Rockford, MI on Friday June 23 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Please RSVP to Spencer at deneenfam@outlook.com

Memorial contributions can be made on Deb's behalf to any of the following charities/ organizations: Glioblastoma foundation, Hospice of Holland, No kill animal shelter.