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Personal note from Rachel

Hi everyone,
We are having a Celebration of Life for my mom, Deborah Ludwig Powell, on Saturday, August 28th at 1-4PM. It will be held at the Rockport Masonic Center at 361 Main St in Rockport, Maine.
All are welcome to attend as we celebrate my mom's life. Bright colors and floral patterns are encouraged rather than black, since my mom loved flowers so much. Thank you all. ❤️

Obituary

Deborah Joanne Ludwig Powell, aged 57, passed away comfortably on July 1, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice near her home in Pinehurst, North Carolina, after fighting a long battle with illness.

Deb "Debbie" was born on January 18, 1964 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Burton "Sonny" Ludwig and Rebecca "Becki" Ripley.

Everyone who knew Debbie said they loved her to pieces. She had that effect on everyone she met. She was warm, funny, welcoming. She was …

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What were Deb's favorite games to play?
Gin Rummy and Cribbage. ❤️ She was also the best TETRIS player I ever saw.
Gin Rummy and Cribbage. ❤️ She was also the best TETRIS player I ever saw.
Gin Rummy and Cribbage. ❤️ She was also the best TETRIS player I ever saw.
What were Deb's favorite movies?
Elvis movies! Especially GI Blues and Viva Las Vegas.
Elvis movies! Especially GI Blues and Viva Las Vegas.
Elvis movies! Especially GI Blues and Viva Las Vegas.

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January 18th, 1964
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Passed away

July 1st, 2021
Pinehurst, NC, USA

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Cremation

Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service
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