Deborah Ann (Santerre) Rochette, of Newington passed away on November 30th 2021. She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Rochette. Born in Southington, daughter of Wilbert Santerre, of Newington and the late Florence (Maple) Santerre. Deborah was a hairdresser for 40 years. It was her true passion and she made many friends along the way. Her other love was art, always keeping busy with her paint by numbers or crocheting blankets. She will be missed by so many. Along with her husband and father, Deborah leaves behind her daughter Shannon Martin and her fiancé Christopher Brown of Groton. She was predeceased by her daughter JaimeeLynn Martin and brother Richard Santerre. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm, at Duska Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Deborah’s funeral service will be held on Monday December 6th,2021, at 10:00 am at Newington Memorial. Deborah will be lovingly laid to rest in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Memorial donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, 56 Commerce Dr, Trumbull, CT 06611.