Deborah Ann Lawrence, 73, of Meriden, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Midstate Medical Center with her sons by her side

Deborah was born in Meriden on August 18,1953, daughter of Frank Borek and Bernice (Miarecki) and was a lifelong Meriden resident. She was a school bus driver before her retirement.

Deborah leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Stephen Hazlett and his wife Lori of Wisconsin and Michael Hazlett and his wife Tanya of North Carolina, her grandchildren Ashlie Hazlett, Louis Santana (Chelsey) and a great grandson Gage.

Besides her parents, Deborah is predeceased by her partner Bartholomew “Robert” Porto and her sister Phyllis (Stanley) Mikos.

To my Granddaughter, when the world feels loud or confusing, know that I am with you every step of the way. I will forever be proud of you.

Funeral services and Interment will be private in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Meriden.