Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Deborah (Debbie) Lee Gaffier, 69, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from an egregious battle with a brain tumor.

Debbie was the loving wife of Thomas, where they shared 28 wonderful years together. She is survived by their four children; Eric, Tifiny,  Trina, and Tricia, and joined in heaven by her daughter Nicole. She also had three grandchildren: Autumn, Jamison, and Emily. She was the eldest child of Fil and Barb and had two siblings, Kevin and Valarie.  

She was a kind and loving person to all those who knew her and was adored by her friends. Debbie loved Jesus and had been a member of the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship (CCF), where she was instrumental in starting the Annapolis Crosswalk on Good Friday. 

Debbie enjoyed: Nature, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and whitewater kayaking. She lived a healthy and happy life and enjoyed many adventures with her husband Thomas. 

“The years have passed, but not so far away. We lived our lives as if we only had one day. I held your hand when your soul said goodbye.  In God’s time I will look into your eyes.” - lyrics by Thomas Ray from the song, “Your Eyes”.  

In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests a monetary gift sent to Debbie’s husband, Thomas, to help pay for funeral expenses. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. A 
Celebration of Life Reception to follow at South River Park Community Center, 1410 Circle Drive Edgewater Maryland


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Deborah A. Gaffier

Deborah A. Gaffier

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