Deborah “Debbie” Lane-Lesbirel, 68 years of age of South Yarmouth passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025 surrounded by family in the peace of her home. Debbie was the loving wife for the past 45 years to Paul J. Lesbirel.

Debbie and Paul lived in Millis for decades before moving to South Yarmouth where they called that home for the last several years. Debbie was a graduate of Newton South High School and Boston College. Debbie worked for many years as an activities director at the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley where her love for working and caring for the elderly was clear.

Debbie enjoyed spending time with family especially the time spent at the cabin in New Hampshire, gardening, making crafts, watching the Sunrise at the beach, reading, and countless adventures with her grandkids.

Debbie was pre-deceased by her parents, Grace & John R. Lane. She leaves behind her daughter, Grace Lesbirel and son, Paul M. Lesbirel along with his wife, Julie Lesbirel as well as her 4 cherished grand-children David Gendreau, Brian Gendreau, Joseph Lesbirel, and Anne Lesbirel.

Additionally she leaves behind her sisters, Kathy Wunder, Suzanne Bandanza and Brothers, Christopher Lane and Jack Lane.

Visitation will be held on Thursday September 11, 2025, at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth from 9:30AM-10:30AM with a funeral Mass at Saint Pius X Church Station Ave., South Yarmouth at 11:00AM. Committal service will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne at 1:45PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Debbie to the Elizabeth Seton Residence, Attention Administration, 125 Oakland St., Wellesley Hills MA 02481 or online at elizabethseton.org.

For each and every life there is a beginning and an end. Last week Debbie received the devastating diagnosis that her life would be soon coming to an end. Never before have I witnessed someone find such inner strength. She handled herself with extreme grace, deep and resounding courage, along with an unwavering faith in God. For those who loved her, especially Paul James, Grace Suzanne, Paul Michael and his wife, Julie Elizabeth, she guided them with a pure heart and steadfast commitment that she was being called above to do greater things. God certainly has wrapped his arms around her, and those of us left behind will never forget Debbie, who she was, and the lessons learned from such extreme human strength and dignity in an impossible situation. I will love you and honor your memory all the days of my life. Sister Sue

Paul and extended family, it is with profound sorrow, that I offer condolences on the death of Debbie. It was my privilege to know her and her effervescent good humor and loving care for everyone.

I love you to the moon and back sista. I will be missing you everyday for the rest of my life. Love Kathy