Deborah Ross Bendett, 63 of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, in the presence of family and friends.
She was born July 28, 1955, in Ithaca, N.Y. to John McPherson and Beatrice (Riker) Culligan. A strong, resilient woman, Deborah had triumphed through every difficulty life had presented. Her resolve served as an inspiration to those fortunate enough to become close with her. Deborah had a passion for antiquing and searching for hidden gems in thrift stores, always entering with a coffee mug in-hand. She enjoyed cooking and baking given any occasion. More than anything else in life, she cherished time spent with family and friends. Deborah's most treasured moments each year surrounded the family gathering in front of the ornament-filled tree for Christmas; the holiday season will never again be the same without her.
A caring and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother; Deborah is survived by her husband, Mark Bendett; children, Jennifer McConnell (Joseph) and Craig Ross; grandchildren, Trent and Blake McConnell; in-laws, Anna Mae and Barzilla "Bud" Ross; siblings Danny Culligan (Ro), Kim Dunckley (Ed), Jimmy Culligan, Kenny Culligan, Kevin Culligan (Tammy), JoAnn McPherson Jaeger (Andrew), and Sharon McPherson (Joette); several nieces and nephews; close friends, Joanne Hammond and Annie Scollan, and other dearly loved ones. She joins those that preceded her, first husband, Robin Ross; son, Douglas Ross; mothers and fathers, Beatrice and James Culligan & John and Judith McPherson.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, at Westfield Friends Meeting House, 2201 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ, 08077. Interment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family continues the tradition of asking donations be made to the Delaware Food Bank which provided Deborah's son Douglas with opportunity, confidence, and a spirit for cooking. Contributions can be made through www.fbd.orgor Delaware Food Bank, Newark Branch, 14 Garfield Way, Newark, DE, 19713
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