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Debra Jean Burke
1956 – 2016
WATERVILLE — Debra Jean Burke, 60, of Waterville, died Dec. 15 at home with her sisters by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 20, 1956, and a lifelong resident of Waterville, she is the daughter of the late Blanche Burke.
Debra proudly worked as the head night custodian at NRF in Augusta. She also worked at Harris Baking Co. in Waterville for many years. Debra nursed her partner, Malcolm Brann, until his death and for several years cared for her disabled mother.
Debra was an avid reader and nature lover who enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. She loved animals and her dog Joey will miss her deeply. In recent years she acquired an interest in art and was learning to sketch and paint. She enjoyed her solitude, but she had a generous heart and was quick to share her garden bounty and help friends and neighbors in need.
She is survived by her sisters, Sharon L. Hammer and Cindy L. Burke, both of Waterville. She has left her sisters bereft and agonized by her early death.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.
