Obituary of Deborah Ann Watson

Colonie - Deborah Ann Watson, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.  She was a longtime resident of Colonie, attended Colonie Central High School and graduated in 1973.

Debbie was full of life, loved to read, explore and travel. She had an amazing gift for decorating and loved her pets. She worked as an administrative assistant in several fields including hotels and medicine.

She is survived by her daughter Tracy Lynn Pearce, 2 grandchildren, Michael Haight and Naomi Brown, her mother Dorothy Rice, 3 brothers, Steve, William and Mark Rice, also several Aunts, Uncles, cousins, niece and 4 nephews. She was pre-deceased by her father William Rice.

Services will be held at Christ our Light Catholic Church on March 17. Visiting hours are at 9am, with mass following at 10am. She will then be laid to rest in St Agnes Cemetery in Menards. Flowers can be sent to Christ our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Dr Albany NY 12211, for services on March 17th, at 830am.