Debra E. (Rose) Amaru

AMARU, DEBRA E. (Rose) of Norwood formerly of Sanddown, NH and Dedham passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2025 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late George Bannister. Devoted mother of Tonya A. Russo and her husband Michael of Norwood and Kris Amaru and his wife Trina of Franklin. Daughter of the late George Rose and Marjorie “Elaine” (Larkin) Daly. Stepdaughter of Thomas Daly of Brockton. Sister of Karen English of CT and Pamela Daly of Brockton. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Keller, Anthony Amaru, Dante Keller, Jake Russo, Maya Amaru and James Amaru. In accordance with Debra’s wishes, the family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life on October 25th, from 2–6pm, at the West Roxbury Elks, 1 Morrell Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Arrangements by the Kraw Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Assoc. 111 Speen Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701 www.lung.org