Debbie (Dale) Decker
June 5, 1954 to July 1, 2022
Obituary
Our dear Debbie passed away peacefully at the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre with Brian and Michael by her side on July 1, 2022. The Canada Day fireworks were happening as she passed away.
Predeceased by her parents Al and Betty Dale, Cecil and Alice Decker (in laws), and Mary Buckle (sister in law).
Leaving to mourn, her husband of 41 years, Brian, and their precious son, Michael, sisters Virginia (Wayne) Halley, Bobbi (Carl) McLean, Annette (Bernie) Michelin, brother Allan (Janet Baker) Dale, Gerry (Linda) Decker, Don (Lisa) Decker and Randy Decker. Also leaving to mourn many nieces, nephews and their children, as well as many dear friends and neighbors in Airport Heights, and of course the family dog Marley, who never left Debbie’s side.
Debbie loved music and it was part of her every day. She seemed to know each word to every song and could sit down and tap out the tune on the piano. When Debbie was surrounded by her family and friends, those were her happiest moments.
In retirement, Debbie volunteered at The Gathering Place and this became so important to her. She established a whole new circle of friends among the guests and volunteers.
Debbie’s family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the medical professionals she encountered along the way. They treated her and our family with such care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place and there will not be a public service or gathering as per Debbie’s request. Donations in Debbie’s memory can be made to The Gathering Place or a charity of your choice.
~When a loved one dies, the memories become treasures~
I remember Debbie when I first met her on the School bus when we stopped on the way to high school
When she got on the bus it was always filled with her positive and happy energy.
Condolences to Debbie and her family and loved ones.
Austin and Bernice
Brian, Michael….condolences to you both and all of yours and Debbies extended familes. A wonderful lady gone too soon.
RIP Debbie.
Jim & Paula Penton
To BRIAN and ALL FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCES to you all on the passing of your wife DEBBIE. We are all at that age now where the time clock is ticking fast, and anything can happen at any time. I am so sorry for your loss and may Mary R.I.P. and GOD BLESS ALL. From your buddy( Big Al ). ALEX CROCKER and DEBBIE HALL.
Brian , Michael ,Decker and Dale families .So sorry for your loss. I met Brian and Deb many years ago , Deb was an amazing person that always welcomed you with smile . cherish your memories always. Our prayers and thoughts are with you .
Gerard Nolan and Paula Brace
Brian, Michael, Gin and all your families. We were very sorry to read of Debbie’s passing. Debbie was an amazing person that you just loved to be around. She was funny, caring and just a beautiful person. Cherish your great memories.
I had the pleasure of working with Debbie at the Gathering Place. A sweet, sweet lady. If she wasn’t saying something good she wasn’t saying anything at all. She was thought very highly of. Your loss is great. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace,
My condolences to the Decker and Dale families .
I meet this beautiful lady while volunteering at The Gathering Place . Debbie’s humour, kindness and smile will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace Debbie
Brian, Michael and extended family, Ross and I were saddened to hear of Debbies passing. We are thinking of you at this sad time. She was a beautiful person in many ways. Sincere condolences to you all.
Cindy and Ross Sullivan and family
Brian, Michael and the Decker and Dale family. I was shocked and saddened to read of Debbie’s passing. I worked with Debbie at mines and Energy. She was such a list oving, caring person who was ailwsys up for a laugh. Sincere condolences to you and all your family. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear that Debbie passed on my condolences to the Decker Family
God bless Brian ❗🙏⛪🌹
I volunteered with Debbie at The Gathering place. She was a lovely lady and will surely be missed.
So sad to hear of Debbie’s passing. Sincere condolences to Brian, Michael, family and friends. There are so many fond memories of family gatherings, God Bless. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
I was so saddened to learn of Debbie’s passing. My sincere condolences to Brian, Michael and the Dale and Decker families.
Pat Hamlyn
To Brian, Michael and families.
Bobbi and I were saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing.
We hope that you will take comfort in the wonderful person that she was.
Ginny and Dale and Decker families, very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing.. I remember Debbie as a pleasant person from teenage days and at East End reunions. My your memories of happy times together help you at this time. Life is so short. Rest in peace Debbie
We are very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Sincerest condolences to Brian, Michael, the Dale and Decker families. Rest In Peace to the loss of my cousin.
So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. My sympathies to the Decker and Dale families.
Godspeed Debbie
Brian,so sorry for the loss of your wife,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing, my sincere condolences to all the family.
Brian & Michael I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. We volunteered together at the Gathering Place. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories to sustain you through this difficult time. Rest in PeaceDebbie. Fly high with the angels
My sincerest condolences to all Debbie’s family.
Joshlyn Sweeney
originally from Hipditch Hill
My condolences to the Decker family.
We’re so sorry to hear Debbie passed away. She was much loved and made an indelible impression on everyone she met. Please take some comfort in your cherished memories and know that she will be missed..
With Love and Condolences,
Lorraine, Glenn, Brian and Carla Gaulton
Brian, we were so saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing. We have some wonderful memories of time spent with you both at your home on Cumberland Crescent, time spent in Ocean Pond/Western Gull Pond and in Florida.; we will always remember them. May all of the beautiful moments spent with Debbie give comfort to you, Michael and Debbie’s family today and forever. She was special! Hugs to all, Doug & Diane
Ginny, Wayne, Laura and Sarah,
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Thinking of you.
Yvonne Manning
Brian and Michael and all of your family,
I so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. She was a beautiful person, always engaged and interested in so many things. Brian I remember your wedding at St.Johns Chapel. You and Deb were soulmates and anyone who knew you both knew this. Michael, you have lost a wonderful mom who loved you so dearly. I hope that Debbie’s love will carry you both and give you strength.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Manning
My Deepest Condolences To Brian , Michael, And Families. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You At This Difficult Time. RIP
So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing my deepest sympathy to all the family, i worked with Debbie at WST may she RIP.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time 🙏🏻✝️
Brian, so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Michele (Gladney) & Johnny Gosse.
Brian, it has been many years but we never forget the great times with great friends. I haven’t seen either of you in years and so very saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing.. I so remember her smile. Our sincere condolences to you and family…. Tom and Judy Kinsella
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie. We are thinking about the family at this time. May you hold the beautiful memories of Debbie in your hearts. May she be reunited with her loved ones. RIP. John and Lorraine Nolan
Sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing.
So sorry to hear of Debbieès passing. A beautiful person and a great loss. Rest in peace Deb.
Brian, Michael and family, so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She had quite the sense of humour and as someone said to me recently “Good as gold to everyone in need” . She was an angel for many and is now with the angels. May she Rest In Peace
The fireworks are no surprise in the background we have so many great memories together with Debbie and those will be treasured love to Brian And Michael the Dale And Decker families
I knew her as a regular volunteer at the Gathering place not so long ago. She was bright and nice and well suited to helping, and no one could dampen her spirit. Thank you Debbie
Ginny and family, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing.
I don’t know what to say. She was a lovely lady , always kind and caring,. She loved a good laugh. . I was looking at a group pic only yesterday from St. Joseph’s. Great nemories, but sad as well. I read this recently…”.Nothing on earth can separate you…”
Not time.
Not space.
Not even death.
Rest in Peace, Debbie
Brian and Michael
So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing she was such a beautiful and pleasant person whom my family truly thought so much of. Jason still talks of childhood memories at the cabin and laughs he would have with “Deborah”.Our thoughts and prayers are with you .RIP Deb
Gary & Vicki Stone
Barrie, Ontario
Brian and Michael,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing, and so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to you both, and to your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Agatha, Derek, Christian and Meghan Greenland
Members of the Dale and Decker families…so sorry for your loss. Ginny may your sister Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this time.
Brian and the Dale family. So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janyce and Kevin Oliver
Ginny and family, My condolences to you on Debbie’s passing.. I met Debbie when we worked together on Election Day. and made the connection that you were her sister. She was so efficient and knew just what to do.. I’m so sorry for your great loss. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories of Debbie that will keep her close to your heart .
So very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends from Brian Dinn and Family.
Brian and Michael o sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing we worked together at Fisheries and Aquaculture and had so many great laughs
Annette and family, sincere condolences are extended to you and your family, so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing.
So sorry to hear of Debbie passing .Thinking of you sending hugs to you all . Love Dolores Wells & Family 🙏❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing, my-condolences to Brian, Michael, Virgina , Wayne and all Debbie’s family, I have great memories of Debbie when we worked at the Fisheries Building, ,, Debbie was a great person! RIP Debbie . Hugs to all the family 💔
Brian
We are deeply saddened to hear about Debbie .
Frank and myself would like send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
God Bless and give you strength through this difficulty time.
Brian and Michael So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie and Gerard Hickey and Marg Connolly and family
Brian we here at Hallidays are so saddened to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and Michael at this time
Brian,
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing and you’re great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
To the Decker Family: Condolences from Lois & Doug Atkinson.
Kelowna, BC
Members of the Dale and Decker families, deepest condolences on the passing of Debbie. Many fond memories of Debbie when she visited the Fleming family home, , many years ago. She was such a genuine and pleasant person. Her memory will last forever.
Brian, Michael, Ginny, Wayne and families I am so sorry for your enormous loss. There are no words at a time like this. Cherish the wonderful memories.
🌹
Elaine
Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Debbie was kind, thoughtful, and loved to laugh, sing and spend time with her family. She would greet us with a huge smile when we’d run into each other at the neighbourhood store and always had time for a chat to catch up. She was part of our extended family and a good friend. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad time.
To Debbie’s husband, son and extended Family. I was shocked and saddened to read of her passing. I worked with Debbie for many years at then Dept of Mines and Energy. Debbie was such a laugh and heartfelt person… Ran into her many times at Dominion and we always had a long chat and a few laughs. May she RIP.
Debbie’s passing is a loss felt deep by many. To say we will miss her is an understatement. Her contagious laugh, fun sense of humor, and adventurous spirit can be compared to no other. Just knowing she was next door, provided us with a sense of security especially once my father passed away and my mother lived alone – we never had to worry because Debbie was just next door. The many meals and happy times shared over the years, especially the wine and cheese parties and guitar hero comps, will always bring a smile to our faces as we remember you my friend.
Brian and Michael, to say we are sorry for your loss does not begin to express how deep our sorrow runs for your family. Cherish the wonderful memories you made together and the love you shared, as it is this that will help get you through the hard times to come.
Michael, I hope you know just how proud your Mom was of you – you truly were her pride and joy.
Please know that we are here for you both now and in the weeks ahead for anything you need – as Debbie was for us, we are just next door. Love and healing thoughts to you both. Xoxoxoxox
Oh my.
Brian and family and Deb’s family. Sorry to hear about about Debbie. She was a nice friend. May she be at peace.
So sorry Brian and Michael. I feel like I have grown up knowing Debbie with her frequent visits to the salon over the years . My heartfelt condolences to your family . May you cherish your memories as she lives in your heart ,
So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing,please accept our sincere condolences our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Deb was a great friend of mine when we worked at transportation and communications
Brian, Michael and Debbie’s entire family My sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. May her soul be at rest 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊
Brian,Michael ,Ginny ,Wayne and Families ,
I was so very sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing.
Treasure your many wonderful memories of Debbie with joy and laughter..
Much love to you and all who loved her .
May she Rest In Peace .♥️
Brian, Michael, & all Debbie’s Family,
So very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Sincere condolences to Debbie’s family. May she rest in peace.
Michael and family, offering our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. May you treasure the memories. May she rest in peace…you are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda, Kevin and Jordan Boland
So sorry to hear of her passing I got to know to her when her parents were neighbours. My condolences to her husband and Michael and her siblings. Debbie was a lovely lady.