Miriam E. DeBois
Branchburg, NJ
Miriam E. DeBois, 95, of Branchburg, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Somerville. Born and raised in Frenchtown, NJ on February 19, 1922 to her late parents Estella and Melvin Slack, she resided in Milltown for 3 years before moving to Branchburg 63 years ago.
Miriam loved baking, traveling, square dancing, and loved watching the New York Knicks. She also enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially during the holidays. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Blair E. DeBois Sr. (2017); her son, Blaire Jr. (2018); 2 brothers, Kenneth and Frank; and 3 sisters, Blanche, Frances, and Marguerite.
Surviving are her 2 dear sons, John and wife Colleen of Flemington, NJ, and Robert "Bob" and wife Christine of Washington, NJ; his loving daughter, Barbara Losee of Kinnelon, NJ; 4 cherished grandchildren, Blair III, Robert, Steven, and Michelle; and 6 adored great-grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10am-12pm with a prayer service at 12pm at the Branchburg Funeral Home 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876.
Inurnment will follow at Somerset Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge, NJ.