Little Debbie passed away Saturday May 16th. From cardiac arrest with her best friend and caregiver by her side. Debbie lived a courageous life born with cerebral palsy and many complex conditions. Debbie was able to live at home with the love and support of her family Father Francis Mattern Mother Joan Mattern her Brother's Richard, Donald and youngest Brother Thomas Mattern who passed in 2009. After Debbie's Mother Joan passed away in 2011 Debbie went to live with June and her Husband Randy Arkoette. Debbie brought joy and love to their family Son Chad Wife Roxanne Arkoette Son Jesse wife Kailee Arkoette and their two children Easton and Skylar Arkoette, who Debbie thought of her Grandchildren. Debbie loved going to the beach the Mystic and Boston Aquarium the Big E every year, anywhere June and her Family went she was ready to go she didn't let her medical issues hold her back. Debbie had frequent visits from her Brother Donnie he would bring her a chocolate donut every time. Randy's Sister Debbie Waterman Sister in law Candy Francis friend Laura and Chris Vyce come over to our home often for visits and loved talking with Debbie she was the life of the party. Thank you to Niece Kelly Cusson for the Respite care. Kelly also brought many gifts over for Debbie at Xmas time. Debbie enjoyed Church on Sunday's and once a week to the Woman's Bible Study. Debbie had a Strong Faith in God. Thank you to Pastor Merle Beal I too believe with all my heart Little Debbie is in God's care now. Debbie had great medical support from her many Doctors and Staff Debbie would go into her appointments with a big smile and would talk about all her adventures like some of her favorite Restaurants the Summer house in Southwick or Westwoods for her favorite dish chicken francese and talk about her upcoming events. Debbie would leave with her Saying ( Don't forget me. ) I believe anyone who was blessed enough to know Debbie will never forget her, like June's Sister Lynne Clarke who Spent many hours with Debbie and me at the Westfield Farmers market where Debbie loved to listen to the music dance in her wheelchair and meet new people. Life will be very different for many people without Little Debbie here. Debbie was a true Warrior we will always love and miss you.

" You are not a drop in the Ocean. You are the entire Ocean, in a drop"....Rumi.

In care of the Firtion Adams funeral home Deborah will be laid to rest with her Mother and Father at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam Ma.

If you would like to support, Monetary donations can be made to Shriners Children's Cerebral Palsy Care. Or to the National 988 Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.