Deborah Ann Namnoum Reed

November 26, 2021

Deborah Ann (Namnoum) Reed, 65, of West Hartford, CT, passed away on November 26th, 2021 surrounded by her loving sisters, brother, son and daughter-in-law, daughter, nephew, and her dog, Minnie. “Debbie” was born August 20th, 1956 to Kenneth Namnoum and Helen (NeJame) Namnoum in Hartford, CT. Debbie graduated from Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy with honors in 1974. She studied Sociology at Fairfield University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree and graduating with honors in 1978. She later attained her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from St. Joseph College. Debbie married in 1980 and had two children, Douglas and Denise. She dedicated her life to raising her two children. Later in life, Debbie pursued her passion of working with children and began her career as an educator. Debbie first began teaching at The School for Young Children. She spent her professional career working with children of all ages and abilities. Debbie was a devoted teacher, mentor, tutor, and Godmother to many. “Miss Debbie” or "Mrs. Reed" was often recognized and approached by her students, both young and grown. Debbie lived her life for her family. She was a devout Catholic and a loving mother. She was caring, generous, thoughtful, gracious, and kind without a second thought. She was a vivacious, intelligent, outgoing social butterfly, who made friends everywhere she went. Debbie embodied outward happiness and love. Her smile and energy lit up the room. She had unyielding ambition and an eagerness for learning that persisted throughout her entire life. She had a sharp wit, a sense of humor, and a courageous drive to protect the people she loved. Debbie was a beloved sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor, but above all, her greatest role in life was as a mother and, later, grandmother. She fought cancer relentlessly for her Grandson, Luke, the light of her life, and for her future grandchildren. Her positivity and gratitude throughout hardship were truly remarkable. Debbie will be missed dearly by those that have loved her. Debbie was predeceased by her parents: Helen and Kenneth Namnoum Sr. She is survived by her siblings: Mary Mahoney and husband John, Kenneth Namnoum Jr. and wife Anna, and Ann O’Keefe; her children: Douglas Reed and wife Bianca, and Denise Reed James and husband Dan; her cherished grandson: Luke James, and her beloved nieces and nephews. Deborah’s wake will be held at Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford on Friday, December 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Her funeral services will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle 872 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford on Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 AM, the burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford. The family requests that masks be worn both at the wake and the mass. In place of flowers, Debbie requested that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. We will leave you with a Carole King lyric that carried significance to Debbie, from a song that played as she passed: “There'll be good times again for me and you, But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it, too Still, I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you”