Debbie Phillips with a grandchild

Deborah G. Phillips, 76, of Cold Spring, died Dec. 10, 2017, in the arms of Anthony, her husband of 57 years, and in the presence of her family. She was born on Oct. 24, 1941.

Debbie was employed with the Haldane Central School District for several decades. Besides her husband, she is survived by her sons, Tony Phillips, Greg Phillips (Karen) and Jeff Phillips, and her grandchildren Jeffrey, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Lindsay and James Phillips.

The couple on their wedding day

Calling hours will be at the Clinton Funeral Home, 21 Parrott St., in Cold Spring, from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Dec. 14).

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org), and the family encourages everyone to remember her by practicing acts of kindness and love.

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