Deborah Marie Parkes
November 18, 1953 to July 22, 2025
Obituary
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It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Deborah (Deb) Marie Parkes announces her passing. Deb passed away from St. Clare’s Hospital on July 22nd, 2025 at the age of 71 years.
Deb was born in St. John’s, NL on November 18, 1953. She had a true passion for gathering loved ones around the table and delighting everyone with her home-cooked meals. Her days were often filled with books, the fun of scratching “a couple” lottery tickets, singing along to her favourite songs, and tending lovingly to her garden.
Predeceased by her parents – Ray & Toni (O’Dea) Picco; her sister – Jackie Picco and brother – Mike Picco.
Deb is survived by her loving husband – Bill Parkes; her sons – Warren, Will (Sarah) and Greg and her grandchildren – Ethan, Brianna, Rebecca and Nathen. She will also be remembered by her brothers – Greg Picco, Ray Picco, Jamie Picco (Lisa) and Paul Picco (Wendy). Deb will also never be forgotten by her best friend for life – Carol Ann Legge.
Cremation has taken place. Public Visitation will take place from Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, NL on Monday, July 28th from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM. Father Wayne Dohey will conduct a Memorial Service from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 at 11:00AM.
As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Deb’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Billy,
So shocked and saddened to read of Debbie’s passing. We shared a lot of laughter as neighbors on The Goose. Thinking of all the family and sending love your way. ♥️
Billy and Family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your loving wife and mother.. Deepest sympathy also to the Picco family. I remember well your whole family from my time in HVGB. May Debbie’s gentle soul rest in peace..
To the Parkes Family
Deborah and I never met but shared life experiences – a gentle soul with a kind heart, gone far too soon. My sincere condolences to her family and friends on her passing. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
My Condolences to Bill and family. My thoughts and prayers are with u at this time . She was a beautiful person , She will be sadly misses.
Jessie wickham & Family
To the Parkes Family,
I met Deborah a number of years ago when I taught her grandchild. She was such a beautiful woman who always had her grandchild’s interest at heart. Our ten minute meeting sessions would always go over because the two of us loved to gab. Sending sympathy and condolences to you all.
Heaven certainly gained another angel.