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DEBRA SHELLY Obituary

DEBRA JANE SHELLY April 23, 1974 - January 25, 2014 Age 39 Our precious Debra passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday afternoon from an epileptic seizure. Debbie will be forever remembered as a genuine and kind soul with unparalleled wit and a spectacular smile. She was the adored daughter of Scott and Susan Shelly of Oakville. Debra was the loving partner of Kevin Boyd. She was the world's most cherished older sister to Karrie (David Singer), Cristie (Mark Schultz) and Greg (Laura Waters). Debbie was a doting aunt to Caleb, Noah, Liam, Ana, Sidney, Kaitlyn, Michael and Lauren. We will miss her dearly. Please join us for a celebration of Debbie's beautiful life. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30th at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Visitation Centre (375 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto), from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 31st at Manor Road United Church (240 Manor Rd. E., Toronto) at 11 a.m. We look forward to sharing stories, laughter and love for our sweet Debra at the reception to be held immediately following the funeral service at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Visitation Centre. Debbie was a ray of light in all of our lives - please feel free to come dressed in your most cheerful colours in tribute to our sunny girl. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Epilepsy Toronto in Debbie's honour at www.epilepsytoronto.org

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Published by Toronto Star from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2014.

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Karen Gaine

February 19, 2014

I am truly at a loss for words. My deepest condolences to the Shelly family and to Kevin Boyd. Her spirit will live on in all of us and she will always be remembered.

Erik Bouchard

February 6, 2014

I want to give my sympathies to Kevin and the Shelley family! I only met Debra for a short time last year at the Montreal Comic Con but her kindness and the way she smile hit me. I am terribly sorry :(

Kathie Kilpatrick

February 2, 2014

Shocked and so deeply saddened. Her spirit will surely live on in all who had the opportunity to know this bright, vibrant and funny girl. My thoughts are with you.

The Thurlow Family

January 31, 2014

Our sympathies to the Shelley family at this very difficult time.

Aggie Mckeag

January 31, 2014

My deepest and sincerest condolences. Even though I only knew Debra a couple of years, she made a lifelong impact on me. Her beautiful soul and her contagiously sunny disposition will be remembered and missed so much.

Kellie (Siegner) Stewart

January 30, 2014

I am completely stunned to learn of Deb's passing. Deb was a delightful person to know and I was lucky to have been her friend in law school. I am so sorry.

Carey Copeling

January 30, 2014

I have such fond memories of growing up around this amazing family, Debbie will be missed by so many...

Stephen Nightingale

January 30, 2014

Dearest Shelly family,

You have my deepest sympathies for the loss of such an incredible woman. I have so many very fond memories of Deb from over the past 25+ years, she was such a beautiful and positive spirit. She will continue to shine her light on all of you for the time to come.

So much love to you all,

Alexa Gural

January 30, 2014

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Shelly,
and Dear Siblings and Family,

I was stunned to hear of this tragedy. A beautiful young woman taken too soon. May your love for one another ease your grief, and memories of joyful Deb bring comfort.

Aaron Broverman

January 30, 2014

Such a joyus lady with the light of one thousand suns. She chronicled Toronto's comics community through her photos like no one else and was always ready to debate the latest happenings in geekdom. She will be sorely missed. She added so much to so many people's lives both in person and online. I miss her already.

Karrie Singer

January 29, 2014

To my beautiful sister- I love you.

Donna Cossitt

January 29, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Shelly and family - Our hearts go out to you and want you to know we are thinking of you at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School. Those of us that knew Debra, all remember that beautiful smile.

Michelle Roebuck (Good)

January 29, 2014

Cristie and family - I just wanted to send my deepest condolences at the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you.

January 29, 2014

Debbie was the light of our lives and one of a kind.

Daryl Collison

January 29, 2014

A smile that will not soon be forgotten.

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375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8