Obituary: Debbie Smith-Wynne, 61, of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Debbie Smith-Wynne, 61, of Guilford, died suddenly on October 28, 2021 with her family by her side. Debbie was born in New Haven on September 24, 1960, the daughter of the late Robert T. and Norma-Jean (King) Smith. Debbie was kind and generous, always the first to offer to assistance to anyone. Debbie’s passions included people watching, reading, crafting, cooking, and baking, especially her special Christmas cookies. Debbie was a dedicated employee of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for twenty-five years.

A dedicated Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 25 years, her "passions included people watching, reading, crafting, cooking, and baking, especially her special Christmas cookies.

Debbie was the beloved wife of John T. Wynne, Jr. for thirty-two years. Debbie enjoyed Friday movie nights and traveling the world with the love of her life, John. He will miss these special times with her dearly. Debbie was the loving and devoted mother of Ashleigh Wynne (fiancé Joe Duval, Jr.) of Vernon. One of Debbie’s greatest joys in life was her cherished daughter. Debbie was never far from Ashleigh’s side. And she too will miss her dearly.

Other survivors include her siblings, David (Marisa) Smith of Florida, Diane (Rick) Patnaude of Branford, Dawn (Frank) O’Brien of West Haven, and Darcy Smith of Hamden. In addition, Debbie was the loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

While you left a piece of your heart with us, we are comforted knowing that you are with Nana and Poppy. Rest in Peace, we will always love and miss you!

Friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, November 4th from 4:30-7:30 pm at Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. Mass of Cristian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 5th at 10:00 am at St. George’s Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial will follow at Beaverdale Memorial Cemetery, 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 (diabetes.org).