Debra Ann (Ferreira) Swift of Brewster, MA passed away peacefully on October 7, surrounded by her family, following a three- year battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Benjamin Swift III.
 

 Debra was born in Marquette, MI on October 4th, 1961 to her loving parents, CMSgt Manuel S. Ferreira and Emma Ferreira. Earlier in her life she lived in Maine, Missouri, Spain, and then finally Cape Cod.

 

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Benjamin Swift, IV, sister, Diane, brothers, Wayne and Michael, mother in-law, Katherine Swift, as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She was pre-deceased by her wonderful daughter, Emma Katherine Swift, her father, CMSgt Manuel S. Ferreira, her mother, Emma Ferreira, and father in-law Benjamin, Jr.

 

Following the many years Debbie devoted to her children she worked in the medical field at Urology Associates of Cape Cod and most recently Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Debbie never failed to bring laughter to a room and the bright light she brought will forever be missed.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA on Monday, October 14, 2019 from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Cape Church, Stony Brook Rd., Brewster, MA.  Interment will be private.

 

 

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) P.O. Box 329 Arlington, MA 02476.

 

Debbie will always have a special place in my heart, her spirit, her laughter, and most of all the love she had for Ben and her children were what made her one of my best friends. I am forever grateful that I was able to spend her last days with her. My deepest condolences to Ben and Benjamin, I love you all , til we meet again my sweet Debbie Love Karen and Michael Monteiro

Dear Benny, I’m so sorry for your loss. Don’t no what to say to relieve your pain. Be strong and remember that Pam and I are here for you if you want to cry or chat. Love you bro. Dean and family

Joel and I have fond memories of Debbie when we lived next to her, Ben, Emma and Benjamin in Brewster. She was always so kind to us. Our fondest memory is when she took pine needles from Joel's and my first Christmas tree as a married couple and put them in a mason jar with a lovely note. That jar moved with us from Brewster to Falmouth and then to our home in Mashpee. We are also greeted each time we enter our home by a welcome sign Debbie and Ben painted for us on a piece of slate. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben, Benjamin and their family at this difficult time.

Rest in pace Debra You will be greatly missed