Obituary of Debra Carey

Debra (Halley) Carey, of Taunton, formerly of Brockton passed away suddenly on December 29th at the age of 53. Debbie is survived her beloved husband of 18 years Warren Carey and her devoted daughter Gabrielle Carey, her parents Douglas and Marilyn Halley, her sister Lori Hippert and her husband Martin, and her mother-in-law Jane Carey. She is preceded in death by her brother Dennis Halley and her father-in-law Frederick Arthur Carey. She leaves many beloved aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Born on March 7, 1964 in Weymouth MA. She graduated from Massasoit Community College in 1984 with an Associates Degree. She spent the next 32 years in a wonderful career with the Boy Scouts of America as an Administrative Assistant for both the Old Colony Council and recently for the Mayflower Council. In 1999, she married the love her life, Warren. The happiest day of her life was the birth of her daughter, Gabbi. Her family was her passion. Fondly referred to as Lois by Gabbi, a personal joke between mother and daughter, she enjoyed their family trips to Santa’s Village and Storyland in New Hampshire, concerts with her daughter, and her cabin in Damariscotta, ME. She was active with the Holy Family Parish in Taunton, and the Kalia Karr Studio of Dance in Lakeville, which her daughter attends. She was never without a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee in her hands. Most of all, she will be forever remembered for her constant laughter and kind heart. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 4th from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St (Rt. 106) Kingston. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 372 Middleboro Ave, East Taunton on Friday, January 5th at 11:00 AM. Graveside services will follow at Plymouth County Cemetery in Plymouth. In lieu of flowers an account has been established at Bristol Savings Bank for Gabbi's Education if you would like to contribute you could make checks payable to Gabrielle Carey and mail them to 93 Tynan Ave, East Taunton, Ma 02718. *** An additional hour of visitation will be held on Friday from 9-10:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, prior to the funeral mass at 11:00 AM. ** *** DO TO TODAYS SNOWSTORM, VISITING HOURS FOR THIS EVENING HAVE BEEN CANCELED ***