Peacefully with family by her side at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Saturday March 1, 2025, at the age of 72. Predeceased by her father Arthur Burgess Smith and her mother Bonnie Edwards Smith.
Loving wife and best friend for 48 years of Stewart.
Loving mother of Nathan. Survived by her sister Tara Lee (Kingston) and predeceased by her sister Candace.
Special thanks to Dr. Froeschl and the compassionate and caring nurses and staff in ICCU-B.
Interment at Beechwood Cemetery
Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre would be appreciated.
“God Saw You Getting Tired”
“I’m Free”
Livre de visiteurs
Stewart Nicol
Nathan Nicol
Mom, I LOVE YOU, as high as the sky and as wide as the world. Sleep tight. Love Nathan xoxoxo
Denise Nadon
Debbie
We never had a chance to say goodbye you were gone before I knew it.
I miss you and our little bitching sessions but lots of memories were made and I will keep those memories of happy times together close to my heart.
Sending prayers positive energy and big hugs to Stewart and Nathan
Lisa Sabourin
You will forever be in my thoughts. The memories you left me with will be cherished forever. You will be missed by many.
Rest easy Debbie
Sandy Borris
I met Debbie while I was volunteering at the Perley. Debbie was also volunteering there. I immediately wanted to get know her better as she was such a caring and friendly person. She was also very nice to my sister who was in convalescing there after surgeries. She went out of her way to make and bring glass picture frames of my husbands and my sister’s obituary after they passed away. She gave beautiful and thoughtful cards. When we both stopped volunteering during Covid we talked many times on the phone. Debbie always had time to talk to me when I was lonely even if she wasn’t feeling well. I really miss our talks and I felt so bad for her as she had so many health problems but she bravely carried on without complaining . I know she is a better place and her suffering is over. Rest in piece my dear. Your friend Sandy
Lois Mooney
Sincere Condolences on the loss of such a beautiful kind lovely person. I worked with Debbie at CPIC for many years. God bless her. She will be in my prayers.
Amy Borys
I knew Debbie since approx 1976 when we were both employed at CPIC (RCMP). I always found Debbie to be a truly, faithful, loving friend. We shared some good times together but she has left much too soon. RIP Love Amy
Beth Sissons
I always liked Tara's big sister. What a smile! Rest in Peace, lovely lady!
Rick Dowd
We knew each other for about 50 years and although we never spent a great deal of time together conversing when we did it was enjoyable. Please believe me when I say that you will be truly missed by Stewart and your son Nathan and those that have come in contact with you. REST IN PEACE DEBBIE
Rachel Stoparczyk
Deborah will be fondly remembered by the Perley Health community as a faithful "Dairy Queen" serving, with that big smile, in our weekly Ice Cream Parlour for more than 10 years. She supported in many other areas, as well, and was recognized with a Volunteer Advocacy Award in 2014 for speaking up on behalf of residents in long-term care. She is missed by staff and fellow volunteers.
Rachel Stoparczyk
Coordinator, Volunteer Services
I miss you so much and always will. Love forever.