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Tim Fairhurst posted a condolence
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Words cannot describe the emptiness I feel without you Deb. You embraced our life together as a wife and mother with passion and love. You gave me a beautiful daughter in Jessica and loved us unconditionally. From volunteering at Jessica’s school to handing out popsicles to the neighbourhood kids in the sandbox you took on the role of motherhood with vigor and enthusiasm. You never gave up despite your illness and you never complained. So many times I wanted to wave a magic wand and make your pain go away so we could live a normal life but I know you did your best. I tried to do my best.
I will miss the requests to “stop at Timmies for an Ice Cap”
I will miss telling you about my day (and hearing about yours) over dinner.
I will miss your wry sense of humour and getting you to laugh.
I will miss you sitting out on the back deck in the “office” and holding court with your friends from Elmstead.
I will miss your green thumb and all of our horticultural projects around the house.
Most of all I will miss your beautiful soul and presence in my life. I will cherish all the memories we created together over the years and talk of you often.
Rest Easy my dear Deb
I'll Love You Always
Tim
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Kelly Dame posted a condolence
Saturday, February 4, 2023
You will be missed. You’re my favourite sister in law ♥️. Rest well lady, go and have some fun with your dad, I know you 2 are having a field day with your mom. ♥️
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Bob, Sue and Brett Fairhurst posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Our deepest condolences. There are no words, but there is much love surrounding you and in the memories of Debbie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Ally, Hi, Kyrie & Sienna Taing posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Uncle Tim & Jess,
We're so sorry for the loss of Aunt Debbie, she will be missed so much by everyone. We will cherish all of the times we had with her and we will all keep her memory alive. We love you both!
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Eric and Tray Mion posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Eric and Tracy Mion. Our condolences to you lose...
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Vicki Blair posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
I’ll always remember Deb as my spunky sister-in-law with a great sense of humour. We shared alot of laughs over so many decades. I’ll definitely never forget the days when we used to color eachothers hair back in the 90’s!
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David Dame posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2023
She was my sister. She was my friend. She was my biggest aggravator. She was my biggest supporter. She taught me the importance of winning. She would buy booze for my underage parties. She was the first to make me an uncle, and I am so grateful for Jessica. She always knew what to say and when to say it. I love you. I will always miss you.
I wrote this a long time ago. This is one of my favourite memories of you:
BUDDY BALL - A DISABLED FIELD OF DREAMS
With the Major League Baseball playoffs happening, it reminded me of my playing days. Surprisingly, I did not play Major League Baseball, but rather 'Buddy Ball'. Buddy Ball was the closest thing for people with disabilities.
Buddy Ball was baseball for people with disabilities. Each disabled player had a 'buddy' they were paired with to field the ball and to push them in their wheelchair along the bases when they were at bat. We hit off a T since most quads can't throw a ball to save their life. When your team was on the field, the disabled player would hold his ball cap like a net, and the buddy would field the ball and place it in the hat. If you have seen my hands before, putting a glove on them would be as frustrating as bending a spoon mentally.
One year my parents thought it would be good if my sister would be my 'buddy' for the season. My sister is ten years older than me, and this was during the time of her partying days. She wanted nothing more than to get home at 3 am to wake up at 8 am to play Buddy Ball. I wanted nothing more than to have a hung-over buddy. Nobody would ever have suspected that we would be the most feared players in the game that season.
The first game came around. I saw a spark in my sister. Buddy Ball was intended to get disabled people out doing activities. My sister saw it as a competitive sport that had to be won, where there were winners and losers. She was going to relive her softball days and bring the pennant home to the red team. My sister raced me around the bases more recklessly than in a Fast & The Furious movie. If you rolled in front of us...your wheelchair would be scrap metal, and the buddy would need a buddy for the next game.
The next week my sister had me in the driveway practicing for the next game. My sister thought it took too much time for her to field the ball from the ground and run it over to me and drop it in my hat. She came up with the Buddy Ball game changer - the throw! She had me place my hat on my lap, and she would field the ball and throw it (hard) right into my lap. Needless to say, getting a baseball in the junk wasn't making me feel so good. I never had more of an appreciation for oxygen than I did then. I complained to my sister, and she said, "Walk it off; we need to win"...yes, I appreciate the irony in her reply.
She did not stop there. She made modifications to my wheelchair...it looked like something the A-Team put together. She took off the armrests and feet rests as she thought that was giving too much weight and dragged around the corners when we rounded the bases. By the time she was done, it had looked like a shopping cart as my arms and legs hung over. However, I successfully negotiated to keep the seat belt.
We piled up the wins that season. The play I remember most was the time we got a home run. The team we were playing had a catcher with all four prosthetic limbs. We hit the ball, and my sister pushed my chair so fast I could see my life pass before my eyes. I thought we would stop at 3rd base because the ball was headed home. My sister thought differently. The catcher stumbled to the baseline, and we smashed right into him. All I saw were limbs flying everywhere as we zoomed through. While everyone else was putting the catcher back together, the ref called us 'SAFE!'
We never got invited to play buddy ball again after that season.
I learned three things that season:
1. You should always wear a cup.
2. Pain is temporary, but victory is forever.
3. My sister is pretty awesome.
Another great memory of you:
You convinced me to play "Scarecrow' where you would lean me against the wall and then leave me to go watch tv.
It wasn't as fun as you made it sound.
Later I heard you refer to that game as babysitting.
As I grew up, you became the wall I could lean on. Miss you, Deb.
When Dad and Mom passed, you stepped in to listen to me, give me advice, and cheer me on. I wish I had expressed to you what that meant to me.
Nobody would have ever chosen me as the last one alive out of our family growing up. It is going to be incredibly lonely and challenging to continue...but I will...because that is what you would have encouraged me to do. I will always be there for Jess, as I promised, as we will create our new relationship moving forward.
The hardest thing about living past your expectations is to mourn the loved ones you lose. I never prepared as I always assumed I would be the first.
You will be in my heart as I move forward. The journey continues...
Your little brother,
Dave
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Jessica posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2023
For 32 years of my life I was so lucky to have my mom. I've spent the past week trying to put into words what she meant to me, but ultimately I can't. It's indescribable.
My mom understood me on a level that nobody else ever has. Through every up and down, through every stupid decision. She was there, cheering me on. I wasn't always the easiest daughter to raise, but she raised me with just the right amount of freedom, allowing me to make necessary mistakes along the way.
I'm happy that I was able to see her more over the last 8 months since moving back to Windsor. I wish I had spent even more time with her. I'll miss sitting on the back deck together, bringing her an Ice Capp, and listening to the birds. I'll miss calling her on my way home from work. I'll miss her gardening advice. I'll miss watching Law and Order with her. I'll miss fixing her iPad every other week (you had like 500 apps open!!)
I'll miss it all.
Thank you for giving me 32 years of being my mom.
Forever your sunshine
Love you, love you more
Jessie Belle
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Mitchell & Myriah posted a condolence
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Tim and Jess,
Our hearts are full of sadness for you. Praying that you will carry all of the beautiful memories you have of Debbie with you forever. Our deepest condolences.
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Bill, Cynthia and Cassie Welacky posted a condolence
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Tim, Jessica and family,
Our hearts go out to you and may you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of Deb. Lots of love.
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Lori Schaefer posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tim, we are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you if you need anything.
Larry and Lori Schaefer
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Barbara Randall posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss Tim and Jessica (Nick), My sister and I just saw her this past December 2022 at the craft sale at the apartment building where her mother once lived and visit us for the two days of the sale, and bring us hot chocolate, send me Barb to get her Ice Capp at Tim Hortons. Love Barbara ann & Betty ann Randall
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Peter Courey posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2023
David and Kelly
We are sorry and sad to learn that Deborah has passed away. We always admired her strength of character as she dealt with the difficulties she experienced while still maintaining a positive outlook
With deepest sympathies. Sandy and Peter Courey
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Karen Jessup posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2023
I remember as a child living with the Dame family Deb would take us to the basement and pretend to be a teacher. She had a chalkboard set up and the song “one tin soldier rides away written on the board. She would point to the words and teach us the song. Why that song I don’t know but it was so much fun. I miss you.
Love you cuz Karen
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James Gazo posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Our deppest condolences on Deb's passing. With all our Love. Jamie and Stephanie Gazo
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Kevin & Wendy Gardner posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Wendy and I send our sympathies to my cousin Tim and his family. Debbie was a wonderful person who will be missed.
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Terry Mawdsley posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Q: What was Deborah like as a child?
A: As a child she was so full of spirit, and her eyes would sparkle. As an adult she grew into the most beautiful woman one could ask for. My time spent with her will never be forgotten. When she lived with my husband, myself and our two children she was a joy to have around.
When she became a mother is where she excelled, always putting family first and loving every minute. Deb you will always be in my heart and I will think of you often. Be sure to say hi to your mom and dad and uncle Dave.
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Larry and Laura Lee Bezaire posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Tim, Jess and Nick, Dave and Kelly
Larry and I are sending our love and support out to you all. I will miss making a special dessert tray at Christmas, just for Deb. She was so proud of you all, now she’s walking with Ida and Al❤️❤️
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Ed & Marie Nethercott posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Tim, Jessica, Dave and Kelly
So sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to your heart. Hugs
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Vern and Kathryne Janz posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
So, so very grateful to have shared our time together with Deb this past summer in the north. Her gentle nature and caring humour demonstrates the kindness of a soul that is indeed rare. Very blessed to get to know her. Travel easy.
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Kathryne Janz posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
I feel blessed to have shared a special bond with Deborah over the past 54 years. She was the first born grandchild of the Langford clan and my older cousin. I always looked up to Deborah but it wasn’t until my teen years that Deborah wanted much to do with me. I remember the summer that she started to take an interest in her younger, pesky cousin. I was over the moon because Deb was one cool lady! That summer Deb and I formed a lifelong bond that we sealed by saying “I love you” in our own way - “Olive Juice”.
As the years passed we always remained close and in touch. I was blessed to have spent many special visits with Deb over the years either at Elmstead Road eating honey ham and drinking Verner’s Ginger Ale, or in BC where she helped me pack up my life for my move to the Yukon and to our most recent visit here in the Yukon this past July, 2022. Deborah, Tim, Vern and I had such a special visit under the midnight sun!
I am so grateful for all the time she made for me over the years, her kindness, wisdom and introspection and her soft and gentle ways. Deborah was a beautiful woman and I will miss her more than my words convey.
My deepest sympathies to Tim, Jessica (Nick) and the many people who loved her.
Rest in Peace my sweet Cousin.
OLIVE JUICE.
