Deborah Ellen “Debby” Groves, 58, of Friendship, MD passed away November 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Carl and Mary Ellen (Mazzulo) Baldwin. She was raised in Prince George’s County and attended Catholic Schools. Debby spent most of her life in Prince George’s County, and she was employed for twenty seven years as a deli clerk at Giant stores. She has lived in Friendship for the past 12 years and most recently worked at the Giant in Dunkirk until retiring due to illness. In her leisure time, Debby enjoyed antiques, yard sales, craft work and spending time with her family.
Debby was a kind and giving soul. She spent her life looking out for others and would even give a stranger the shirt off her back. Her son was her most prized treasure, they shared a unique and loving relationship. Not only were they mother and son, they were best friends.
Debby was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. She is survived by her son Ernest F. “Ernie” Groves and wife Melissa of Friendship, two sisters and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.