Phyllis A. died. Manville Deppen, 85, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Philip R. Manville and Katherine (O’Neill) Manville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at John Clark Nursing Center, Middletown Rhode Island.
Phyllis graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy, Fall River, Massachusetts, where she made many lifelong friends. Phyllis then moved into the insurance field starting with Travelers Insurance Co. She continued in the industry and eventually became the owner and operator of the former B. McDermott Insurance Agency in Fall River, MA for over 35 years before her retirement.
Phyllis will be sadly missed by her daughter and best friend, Patrice A. Deben from Tiverton.
She also leaves behind her son, Robert B. Debben (wife Lynn), and grandson, Bradley Debben of Portsmouth, Rhode Island;
grandson, Ryan A. Reynolds, who had a very special place in her heart, his wife, Katherine Wikus-Reynolds, and his grandson, Talon E. Reynolds, all of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Phyllis leaves behind her sister, Judith (Manville) Theroux of Southborough, Massachusetts, and;
A niece, Katelyn P. Mello of Providence, Rhode Island, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other cousins.
She was the sister of the late Arlene (Manville) Mello.
The family would like to thank the dedicated management and staff at John Clark Retirement Center in Middletown, Rhode Island, for the outstanding care and professional service throughout her stay there.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to John Clark Retirement Center. Attention: Resident Activities Fund, 600 Valley Rd. Middletown, RI 02842.
Special arrangements entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home 690 S. Main St. Fall River, Ma 02721. Online condolences at AuclairFuneralHome.com.
