Deborah A Takhalouft-Taft

Deborah A. Takhalouft- Taft, 59, of Athol, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Paulette (Hebert) Taft. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1980.

Her greatest joy in life was her family, who she loved and treasured every minute spent with them.

Deborah is survived by her son, Derek Taft of Athol; three daughters, Danielle Taft of Fitchburg, Brittany and Brianna Emond-Parkin; a brother, Scott Taft of Baldwinville; a grandchild, Sharya Iorio; two close families, Iorio Family and Center Family; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by her brother, Darren A. Taft.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

Calling Hours will be held Friday, September 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or on their website at (www.stjude.org). Please reference in memory of Deborah A. Takhalouft-Taft.