Debra-Ann Marie Chick

Debra Ann Marie Chick was born on February 24 th, 1973. She transitioned from this world into the glory of eternal rest on February 13 th , 2026, at 6:42 pm. She was 52 years old.

Debra Ann is survived by her husband Steven Chick, her mother Caroline Brown, her son Daniel Spencer, her sister Gail Elizabeth, her brother Andrew Brown, her niece Gyenyame Brown, her great nephew Emanuel Brown, beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, dear friends, and her cherished church family.

Debra Ann migrated to the United States from Jamaica along with her siblings in 1989. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, New York.

After graduation, she worked at the Flatbush YMCA Pre School, simultaneously attending Kingsborough Community College in New York, where she pursued studies in early childhood education.

Debra Ann relocated to Manchester, New Hampshire, in 2000, where she became employed at Wee Play Pre School. She worked there for over ten years.

Debra Ann’s divine gift with young children excelled at her home church, Hope Tabernacle, under the covering of Pastors George and Grace Rosado. Debra Ann led children to Jesus. It became her passion and ministry. She facilitated Vacation Bible School, Children’s Sunday School, Church nursery, and Children’s Choir.

Debra Ann also enjoyed hair dressing and creative wig design as a hobby. She was very talented. Another inexhaustible hobby was cooking. She was an undeclared, unofficial chef. If you have ever tasted her cooking, you would agree.

Debra Ann and Steven Chick have been married for ten years. For the last five years, they served as Deacons at Hope City Church under the leadership of Pastors John and Evelyn Rivera. Debra Ann was also actively involved in the Breakfast Ministry, serving the unhoused twice a week. Her husband, Steve, describes her as the most loving wife. Her friends and family unanimously agree that she was selfless and merciful.

This scripture describes her life legacy perfectly: “It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known.” (Romans15:20a)

Debra Ann transitioned from this world peacefully, and with her last breaths, she shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ, encouraging those who visited her bedside, including the medical staff who cared for her.

Debra Ann, thank you for spending your life for Jesus Christ, serving others. Many will eat from the fruit of your labor.

"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies it bears much fruit" (John12:24).

SERVICES: Calling Hours will be held on Friday, February 27th from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Lambert Funeral Home, 1799 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03104. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 28th at Tower Hill Church, Auburn, NH. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to support New Life Home for Women and Children at http://newlifehome.org/

Link to Funeral Service Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rIIjPVHRYxZO3FiwxHqhbsLZ9KoTUGfC/view?usp=sharing