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Debbie Joseph Griffin, 71

08/12/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Debbie Joseph Griffin, 71, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in the state of Florida after a short illness that she met with much strength.

She was born in Adams on April 20, 1951, to Joseph "Joe" Joseph and Zowd Peters Joseph. She was proud of her Lebanese heritage. She grew up in North Adams and attended the former St. Joseph's School, where her father worked as caretaker of the church and school. During her youth, she was involved in dance and especially loved ballet.

She graduated from then North Adams State College and moved to San Diego, Calif., where she worked as a teacher and married Jeffrey Griffin, together raising their son, Michael. She later moved to West Palm Beach, Fla., and worked as a self-employed, licensed massage therapist until her retirement.

She loved reading, traveling, and living a healthy and active lifestyle. She spoke her mind and was not afraid to share her opinions.

She leaves her beloved son, Michael Griffin and his father, Jeff, with whom she remained friends; her brother and best friend Mark Joseph and his wife, Teresa; her niece Katie; great-nephew Ayden; great-niece Lucy; cousins Pam Gerry, David and Kim Peters; aunt Alice Joseph, extended family locally and in Florida, and her dog Zoey.

She was predeceased by her cousin Tina Wegrzyn.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A private burial will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, 875 Crane Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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Mark, I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I remember her as a beautiful person.
from: nicole delnegro-jozefiak	on: 09-07-2022

Mark, My deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days.
from: Maureen Taft Moore	on: 09-06-2022

I went all through St. Joe with Debbie. Sad to lose another classmate. My condolences to her family and friends.
from: Karen Wing Koehler	on: 09-02-2022

Debbie we were my grade hood friends at St Joes you were such a sweet heart & your Dad was the best,so sorry my friend,Mark and family!
from: Shannon Mullen Kirby	on: 09-02-2022

So very sad for Mark and her family& sending my prayers and condolences to you all~
from: Cheryl Lefave	on: 09-02-2022

I remember Debbie from ballet classes years ago. My condolences to the family.
from: Caren Les	on: 09-02-2022

I'm very sorry for your loss. Debbie and I corresponded on Facebook over the years. She was a wonderful person and adored her family. May she rest in peace.
from: Dayna Kalil	on: 09-02-2022

Another classmate gone to soon. RIP Debbie
from: Marilyn (Lanoue) Gomeau	on: 09-01-2022

Debbie and I were friends for many years. We met at the gym where Debbie developed many friends. She was a very loyal person who stood by your side no matter what. I loved Debbie as we were friends for over 15 years. We celebrated our birthdays evey year. Bless you and rest in peace.
from: Barbara M Madden	on: 09-01-2022

My beautiful cousin Debbie, I will always remember our ballerina. Be comforted now in the arms of our Blessed Mother until we see you again.
from: Pammy	on: 09-01-2022

So very sad to hear about the passing of our classmate Debbie, she was such a sweet person. My sympathy to her son and family RIP Deb
from: Marilyn (Lanoue) Gomeau	on: 09-01-2022

I didn't know Debbie but I knew Joe Joseph well he was a fixture at St Joes and I know where "speaks her mind and not afraid to share opinion "comes from
from: chip farley	on: 09-01-2022

I am deeply sorry for the loss of Debbie...she was.a great lady
from: Darlene Fairs	on: 09-01-2022

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