Deborah Gardiner "Debbie" Friedrich
May 9, 1954 ~ July 14, 2021
Deborah “Debbie” Gardiner Friedrich, 67, of La Plata, MD passed away on July 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. She was born on May 9, 1954 in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of the late Louise “Weedie” Parlett Gardiner and Adrian Posey “Jimmy” Gardiner, Jr. Debbie was the loving wife of Ronald Friedrich whom she married on July 13, 1974 in La Plata, MD. Debbie is survived by her children, Jamie Friedrich of Huntingtown, MD, Chris Friedrich of Newburg, MD, grandchildren Bailey M. Friedrich, Gabrielle Friedrich, Logan Friedrich, and Aiden Friedrich, along with her siblings Steven J. Gardiner of Marydel, MD and Michael K. Gardiner (Brenda) of Clements, MD. She was preceded in death by her grandson Chandler B. Friedrich, siblings Josephine L. Hill, Donna M. Haigley, Lonnie A. Gardiner, Sr. and Brenda A. Dodd.
Debbie graduated from Archbishop Neale High School in 1972. She was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newport, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Lonnie Gardiner, Jeff Gardiner, Eric Gardiner, Michael K. Gardiner, Jr., John Molvin, and Tyler Gardiner.
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When I lived in Maryland Debbie and I quilted and knitted together. I always tried to get in touch when I came back to town since she and I always had a great time together. To all her family and friends, my deepest condolences. I am sure the loss I feel is only a fraction of what you are feeling. May good memories help to heal
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Aunt Deb was an amazing and special person. She loved & supported me my entire life! She was so much more than just my Aunt; she was a friend, sister & my 2nd mom. I miss her dearly already but I know she is at peace. Uncle Ronald, Jamie & Critter thank you for sharing her with me all these years. My deepest love, sympathy & condolenses to you all! May she rest in peace now with all those that left before her!
Mike, Brenda and all of Debbie’s Family: Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of loss. God bless. Ruth Joy Coombs & Betty Joy Thomas
Mike, Brenda and family. I didn’t know your sister Mike but I just saw where she passed this week. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I just recently heard that she was not doing well. May she rest in peace and God bless. Pat and family.
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. She was such a sweet woman. I was her “banker” at BB&T and even when I moved to Waldorf she would still call me. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to reach out. Much love and prayers to the family.
Ron & family,
May you find peace in your family, friends and faith, comfort in you memories and love from those lifting you up.
Ronald and family…we are so sorry. Sending our love.
May peace and love surround Debbie’s family and friends. Many, many years ago, Debbie babysat my sister Cecelia and me, who lived next door. Occasionally, she babysat my husband Mike and his 2 siblings, who lived in the neighborhood. Thanks to growing up in Port Tobacco we will hold on to very special memories of Debbie and her family. Blessings and prayers to all, Ann Marie and Mike