Debra Lee (Baltas) Paris

Debra Lee Paris, of Norwich and formerly of Colchester, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 7, 2023, at Hartford Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.  Debra was 65 years old.  She was born on July 10, 1958 in Torrington, CT, a daughter of the late Vincent and Agnes (Vranich) Baltas.  Debra grew up in East Hartford where she attended school.  She went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and later, trained to be an EMT for a time with the Colchester Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department. Debra lived for most of her adult life in Colchester where she made her home and raised her family. The family also enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod whenever they could.  Debra worked for many years as a cardiac monitor technician at Backus Hospital in Norwich. In her free time, Debra was talented at knitting, creating beautiful blankets and garments which she generously gifted to family and friends. She will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by her son, Kyle and his spouse, Sunita Paris of Vernon; grandson, Avery Ezron Paris; a sister, Cindy and her husband Richard Castiglioni; her former husband, Frank Paris and his beloved sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends, and her pet cats. Donations in Debra’s memory may be made to the Animal Rescue of one’s choice.  Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 16th from 11 – 1 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd of Colchester.  Burial will be held privately. To sign the online guest book or share a memory of Debra, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com  

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