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Dytha and Doug Benson
January 11, 2010
Diana and Family, We just learned today of Debbie's death.This is so tragic to lose a family member and especially just before Christmas.
Ken & Ruth McLaren
December 27, 2009
Wayne,
We were saddened to hear the news about Debbie. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Sorry we were unable to see you as we were out of the country until 21 December.
December 26, 2009
Dear Wayne, we were so saddened to hear of your loss. We will truly miss seeing Debbie's warm smile when we visit. You two made such a wonderful couple & our thoughts are with you now. -Sandra & Ron Nichols, Tennessee
December 23, 2009
DEAR WAYNE
YOUR HAPPY MEMORIES OF DEBBIE WILL KEEP HER CLOSE. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU.
WAYNE AND HEATHER THOMAS
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December 23, 2009
Wayne and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Johyn and Marnie (Bova) Beauchamp
Skye Baker
December 21, 2009
Wayne and family
We are so sad to hear about the loss of Debbie, she was a bright spot in this world, full of laughter and stories. We are thinking of you. Skye and Kelly Baker, and Doug Crump
Scott and Jennifer McDougall
December 21, 2009
Mike, Sarah and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you.
December 21, 2009
Dear Lorraine and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your heartbreaking loss of Deb. I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers. May you draw strength from your family and friends during this most difficult time.
Nancy McKelvey
Ron & Jaye Riggs
December 19, 2009
Wayne, please accept our deepest sympathies. It was a big shock when we heard of Debbie's passing. We hope that you and yours will find comfort in the love of family and friends, and in the memories you have of her.
Cecil & Linda Gowan
December 18, 2009
Swales Family
Our deepest condolences to you at this sad time. It is hard to lose a loved one and especially hard at this time of year. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this time and hope that God looks after you all.
Pat Howison & Ken Sproule
December 17, 2009
Wayne, may you, Melissa, Heather Mike and Debbie's family find some peace with wonderful memories of joyful times together. May love surround you. May faith sustain you. May hope encourage you. Debbie and you have a great circle of friends and were all here to comfort you. Ken will miss Debbie for sure at the track she was one of his best fans. Were both sadden about her leaving us way to soon.
Patricia Bercier
December 17, 2009
Sory to hear about your loss! Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the family.
Rhonda Kennedy
December 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 17, 2009
Dear Dianna and all of Debbie's family
We are so sorry we cannot be with you but you know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic and sad time.
Remember the happy times that you shared with Debbie over the last few years. She will always be a part of your memories.She has gone on to another life where she will at last meet her father Murray as well as her grandparents Lorne & Elzie and Norman & Ruth whom she did not get a chance to meet on earth. We all know what a good time they are having and they will watch over all of you.
Love from the Gauthier Family in Buffalo, NY
Stephanie & Nigel Grout
December 17, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Joanne and Nelson
December 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Linda Appleby
December 17, 2009
Sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathies.
Bill Porteous
December 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve and Joanne Laplante
December 17, 2009
Dear Wayne and family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Bob Latimer
December 17, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.Debbie was a wonderful person to know and will be greatly missed.
Rosemary King
December 17, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed my talks with Debbie and loved her sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by many.
December 17, 2009
Wayne, Mike, Sarah and family
Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea (Lee) and Luc Levesque
December 17, 2009
Wayne and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Eric, Adrian, Lori and Alison Dearman
Karen & Alden
December 17, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lisette Clement
December 17, 2009
Wayne
My deepest sympathies to you & your loved ones.
I only have good memories of dealing with a very cheerful
Debbie. She would joke and make me laugh. Her calls at
Marion Tire Center were always appreciated.
This will be a very difficult X-Mas for your family.
You now have a very special guardian angel watching over you.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Lisette
Martha & Bill Robertson
December 17, 2009
Wayne and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Debbie, was such a ray of sunshine, she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Lauren Meldrum
December 17, 2009
Wayne,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families at this time.
Debbie sure was one of the great ones!
Love and Prayers
Lauren & Glenn Meldrum
Brown Family
December 17, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
December 16, 2009
The General Store at Centennial Lake is not going to be the same without Debbie's smiling face. No matter how Deb arrived; by truck, BIG truck, snow machine, 4 wheeler, 6 wheeler or boat, we could be sure that our day would be brightened.
Wayne, Melissa & Heather, our thoughts are with you. She will be deeply missed.
Steve, Gayle & Shannon Main
David Matthews
December 16, 2009
Wayne I am very very sorry to hear of Deborah's passing--Our thoughts are with you and your family---David and Susan Matthews
Monica Brown
December 16, 2009
Dear Wayne and Families,
We are so schocked and saddened to hear about Debbies final journey. Kindly accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies,
Monica + Derek Brown
December 16, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jack and Leona Johnston
Martine Collard
December 16, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Margret Liptak
December 16, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ted and Karin (Liptak) Ceelen
December 16, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May your memories and the love of family and friends bring you comfort and strength through this difficult time.
December 16, 2009
Dear Wayne, Mike, and girls,
We too will miss Debbie's smile and gentle teasing; she was a wonderful woman and we are glad she blessed our lives.
Our deepest sympathies to you all and her extended family.
Jamie, Lorraine & Haydan Dinelle
Debbie Licari
December 16, 2009
Dear Wayne, Melissa, and Heather
This is a time in life when words will not describe our sorrow and heart felt pain for you all.
Your Debbie touched so many lifes with her love and we were one of the lucky ones.
Our prayers and God's love is with you all.
Love Peter and Debbie Licari
Stacey France
December 16, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey France
Brad, Tanya & Bailey de Haan
December 16, 2009
Words can't describe the heartfelt sorrow that we share with you all at this very difficult time. We didn't know Debbie for long but that certainly doesn't mean she didn't touch our hearts. We will always remember her smiley faces, love for Wayne and her children, and unending generosity. She will always be remembered.
Brad, Tanya and Bailey de Haan
Frances, Pete, Lorie Brind'Amour
December 16, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 16, 2009
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Debbie's smile and laughter will be missed by all.
Bev & Phyllis Skillen
Kendell & Monica Skillen
Adam & Christa(Skillen) Van Engen
Gordie & Anita (Fletcher) McDonald
December 16, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families during this difficult time.
Doreen Wallace
December 16, 2009
Sincere condolences to Debbie's family.
Rolly and Evelyn Sarrazin
December 16, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
December 16, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss. Debbie's smile and laughter will be missed by all.
Bev & Phyllis Skillen
Kendell & Monica Skillen
Adam & Christa(Skillen) Van Engen
Larry and Darlene Alexander
December 16, 2009
Wayne and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you for such a tragic loss.May your faith and fond memories of Debbie console you at this time.
o
Henk & Fran Huizenga
December 16, 2009
Dear Wayne, Mike and girls,
For some moments in life there are no words. Our deepest sympathy to you all. We pray that God will give you strength in the days, and years, ahead. Our thoughts are with you.
Wendy Walsh
December 15, 2009
Melissa & Heather,
Thinking of adventures with your mom still brings a smile to my face. She was a force of nature then, who will be missed by so many friends and loved ones.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both, Wayne, and all your family.
Cathy Bishop
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne, Melissa, Heather, Mike & Sarah,
Our heartfelt sympathy at this most difficult time.
Cathy & Garry
Lois & Bruce Woolsey
December 15, 2009
15 December 2009
Melissa and Heather
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mumzie. She was a very special person and that smile of hers lit up the world! Keep happy thoughts.
Dorothy and Murray Davidson
December 15, 2009
Our most deepest sympathy to all: We are so saddened at the loss of such a happy and precious friend. Although we haven't been in touch in recent times, Deb never left our hearts. So many times we would think and speak about her, the times on the boat, at a pub, watching her act the clown, being mum, and always the wonderful friend. So many years of memories have been flooding back, as we looked at pictures taken in such happy times. She was so special to so many people,loved many and loved by many. Aren't we all better people for knowing her.
Lovingly,
Dorothy and Murray Davidson
Gord and Debbie Finley/Childs
December 15, 2009
Wayne and Family,
There truly are no words to express how sad we were to hear of your loss. Debbie will be remembered and loved by everyone for her magnetic smile and warm personality.
Our deepest sympathy,
Xavier McGillivary
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne and family,
My deepest condolences to you Wayne and family. Deborah was much to young to leave us. My sincere thoughts are with you.
Xavier McGillivary, Greely, Ontario
Don Schperl
December 15, 2009
Wayne, Michael and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of Deb. She was a happy and wonderful person who could always add light to an otherwise dull day with her smile and love for life. She always had a kind word to say and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Don and Dallas Schperl
Don/Gail Henderson family
December 15, 2009
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Debby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray you have pleasant memories to mitigate your loss. We will never forget our exciting fall visit.
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne, Michael, Melissa and Heather:
Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you in the passing of Debbie! We were so sad to hear of your loss. Debbie was such a wonderful person, full of life and laughter with a beautiful, big smile always on her face.
She enjoyed life and living. She loved you all very dearly! She always gave her best in everything that she did and touched us all. She will be greatly miss by all of us! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great sorrow.
With Heartfelt Sympathy.
The Fletcher's - Bob, David, Robert, Jackie and Bev
December 15, 2009
Mike, Sarah, and family
So sorry for your loss. take comfort in your friends and family and of course your 2 precious girls during this difficult time.
Erin Crepeau (Garrett) and family.
Randy and Michelle Van Dommelen
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne and family;
We were sad to hear of the recent loss of your wife. May the love of family and friends comfort you in this difficult time. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Please accept our deepest sympathy
December 15, 2009
Wayne,Mike,Melissa and Heather,and to all memmbers of your connected families.The world has become a dimmer place with Deb gone.Please know that heaven is a much brighter place too though.Hold onto her memories.May God Bless you all. Deepest sympathies.Drooper and Leah.
Leigh Stacey
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne, Mel-issa, Hez & Families;
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was a gem and one of my dearest friends. Lots of love and big hugs.
Love,
Leigh, Rod & Kyle
Debbie Faucher
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tammy Devereaux
December 15, 2009
Wayne & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Debby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Devereaux Family
Gil and Diane Christie
December 15, 2009
Debbies brilliant smile and hearty laugh will be missed in our community. Our heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends. She will always be a ray of sunshine.
Justin & Sarah Thomas
December 15, 2009
Wayne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry & Penny Scott
December 15, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Wayne and family on your great loss.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
dave,carrol,chad windsor
December 15, 2009
please accept our sympathy in your time of need we are so sorry for you loss and we pray that god will be with you. rember she is only gone from our eyes but in our hearts she will live forever.
Nicole and Dwight Saunders
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne and family,
We share in your grief and great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Everytime we pass by a happy face, we will think of Debbie.
Marjorie McCorriston
December 15, 2009
Dear Connie, Brent & Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. May your happy memories help get you through the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely,
Marjorie & Darin
Dale & Lorraine Wilson
December 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 15, 2009
Debbie's smile and laughter will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you and our deepest sympathies to you and the family.
Doug / Brenda / Kary Woods
Debbie Pengelly
December 15, 2009
Our world has lost a prescious treasure. Debbie's infectious laugh and bright smile will be forever etched in the memories of those who were blessed to have known her. Her sunshiney optimism will greatly missed.
My deepest sympathies to you Wayne and Debbie's children as well as yours.
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne and family;
Dwayne and I were so shocked and sad to learn of Debbie's passing. We know this will leave a large void in the life of you and your family. Debbie was such a cheerful and loving person.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dwayne and Barbara Lewis
Jeff & Tawnya (Coulson) Laniel
December 15, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss. Debbie had a wonderful spirit and a smile that lit up any room she walked into. She will be missed by all who were so very fortunate to have known her.
Ann Surch
December 15, 2009
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Louise & Emily Patterson
December 15, 2009
Heather and family:
Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Your friends are just a phone call away.
Bernice & Chuck Benson & family
December 15, 2009
To Dianna and all members of Debbie's immediate & extended families:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at this tragic time in your lives. To know her, was to love her...
May you all find comfort in your memories of happy times you shared with her over the years ...
Sincerely & with sorrow ...
Ed & Jo Van Herpt
December 15, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Hold tight to your memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
Karin Mahoney
December 15, 2009
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
December 15, 2009
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you all during this time.
the Jackson family
Morewood Ontario
Doris & Gary Cooper
December 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We will miss her happy smile and cheerful chats.
December 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time. We will miss her happy smile and cheerful chats - a special cousin.
Amanda Appleby
December 15, 2009
We are so very sad, we have lost such a loving person. She was always so happy, a wonderful person to know. The Armstrongs will miss her dearly. To wayne, her daughters, her family, are thoughts are with you.
Amanda & Tim Appleby
Cory & Melanie Armstrong
John & Debbie Armstrong
Diana Cashman
December 15, 2009
Dear Connie & Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers, we are so sorry for your loss.
Take Care of each other
Love
DeDe & Gary
December 15, 2009
The loss of someone so dear is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Greg Dartnell & Judy Deevy
Daryle Ross
December 15, 2009
My deepest sympathies to all connected to this wonderful person. My thoughts are with you all!
Sheila Johnston
December 15, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
December 15, 2009
Dear Wayne, Melissa and Heather,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Deb more than you could ever know.
Love
Brian and Dorothy Scharf
The Lemans
December 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Debbie will continue to warm our hearts with her smile.
Mike and Nicky
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