Worcester- Deborah L. (Studley) Kent age 61 died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the St. Vincent Hospital Worcester.  She leaves a son Joseph W. Kent and his wife Kristina of Ravenna, Michigan, two daughters Jennifer Kent and her companion Hector Rodriguez of Worcester, Jessica M. O'Hare and her husband Timothy of Worcester and ten grandchildren.  She also leaves two brothers, William Finnegan and his wife Deborah of Worcester and Donald Finnegan of Webster, two sisters, Eva Marie Beauregard and Kellie Finnegan both of Worcester.

She was born in Billerica daughter of the late Elmer and Barbara (Bernard) Hastings and lived in Worcester most of her life.  She was a CNA and worked at the Holy Trinity Home, in Worcester.  She was a avid collector of Mickey Mouse memorabilia, enjoyed quality time with her family and sewing.

There are no calling hours and services are private. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.  Family requests donations made in her memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, Children's Research.  The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster has been entrusted with her arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.