Debra McDonagh, 67, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Stephen McDonagh, Sr., and Norma (Sutton) McDonagh.

Born in Providence, Debra was a graduate of East Providence High School and spent much of her youth involved in playing and coaching softball. She spent many years as a waitress at the Young China Restaurant in East Providence, RI. She loved cooking, but she loved feeding others even more, and whether it was her fried chicken, her homemade meatballs and sauce, or one of her many other creations; Deb made sure no one ever went hungry.

She is survived by Ryan Fournier, who she loved like a son, her life partner Joseph Mandato, and longtime caretaker and friend Darlene Aguiar; as well as brothers, Andrew, Keith, and Kevin. She was predeceased by her brothers, Brian, Dean and Stephen; as well as long-time friend Gail Fournier.

We invite all those whose lives were touched by Debra to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page. May her legacy live on in our hearts.

Services are humbly entrusted into the care of Southcoast Funeral Homes at Ferreira Chapel "Celebrating A Life Well Lived"