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Debbie Pringle

August 31, 1956 — December 28, 2022

Debbie Sue Pringle
08/31/1956-12/28/2022
Debbie passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022. Debbie Sue was born to Harry and Glenice Pringle . Debbie and her family moved to the Bangor area when Debbie was young.

Debbie will be greatly missed by her brother William Pringle and his wife, Patti of Largo, Florida and their son, Chris and wife Stephanie. Debbie looked forward to her weekly calls and her visits to see Bill and Patti.
Debbie spent many years at Pineland, when Debbie returned to the Bangor area she lived at Appleton House, where she made many lifelong friends. Debbie was always up for meeting new friends, especially if they were handsome.

Debbie was supported in living her best life over the last 20+ years by Mary Rush and Mert Enterprises.
Debbie started with Phoenix Industries in 1983, transitioning into the Janitorial Team at the Armed Forces Reserve Center until 2016. Debbie, who was not one for sitting still, started Ralph Leek Elders program shortly thereafter and continued enjoying the company of her many friends and staff until her passing.
Debbie enjoyed being around her many friends, especially her housemate. She loved music, and her TV shows, especially Hannah Montana, shopping and her fish, ”Tommy” and her boyfriend, John.

Debbie greatly enjoyed her trips to Florida. Being able to go to Disney ,meet the Characters with Bill and Patti brought her such incredible joy.

She participated in many Special Olympic events, swimming, track and field, bocce, bowling, basketball and motor skills. In 2011, Debbie won the Frank Hemingways Award for outstanding display of courage, sportsmanship, skill and Determination.

She loved her home ”in the woods” with all of her fur babies she watched out the window.
Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Glenice Pringle.

In Lieu of flowers, Debbie requested donations be made to form a Special Olympic Scholarship in her name. Please send donations to MERT Enterprises, in P.O.Box 1234 Bangor, me 04402 Attention Sue/ Special Olympics. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Debbie Pringle, please visit our flower store.

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