Deborah Mary Strattner

Deborah Mary Strattner, 64, of Newport died peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Deborah was born October 7, 1953 in Rockville, C.T. She is survived by her husband Paul Mott Strattner, her daughter Sierra Rose of Brooklyn, NY and her son Andrew Joseph of Newport, R.I. She was predeceased by her mother Helen (Loalbo) Ashland and her sister Gail Slajda. She leaves behind her beloved father Andrew (Mickey) Ashland, sister Kathy Ahearn both of Rockville, C.T. and many aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Deborah graduated from Rockville High School and earned her B.A. in English at the University of Connecticut. She went on to a successful forty one year career in the Property Insurance Business, primarily in management. Besides business Deborah had a passion for gardening and earned a Master Gardner designation. She had a lifelong love for the ocean and enjoyed many summers at the family cottage in Seabrook Beach, N.H. Her varied interests included flying, knitting, creative writing, antiques and old houses. She was an active parishioner at St. Josephs Church in Newport, RI. Deborah was a wonderful wife, a devoted mother and made her home a sanctuary for family and friends. The crater she left behind will be difficult to fill, she is deeply missed. Calling hours will be held on Friday December 1, 2017 from 5:30PM-7:30PM at Hambly Funeral Home, 30 Red Cross Avenue, Newport RI.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on December 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church 5 Mann Avenue / Broadway, Newport, RI. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Her Life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Paul Strattner c/o Memorial Funeral Home PO Box 3486 Newport, R.I. 02840. Visitation DEC 1. 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Hambly Funeral Home 30 Red Cross Ave Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.hamblyfuneralhome.com Mass DEC 2. 10:00 AM St. Josephs Church 5 Mann Avenue Newport, RI, US, 02840