Condolences
Angela Clifton, Cheshire, U.K.
I met Debra when she worked at Lloyds TSB in Wythenshawe, in a team I had previously worked in. We were only introduced when someone found out that I was due to go on a skiing holiday to Banff in 2001 just about the same time Debra was due to emigrate to Canada. We kept in touch and the following year when we returned to Banff we met up and spent a lovely day visiting Calgary with our two children, who thoroughly enjoyed everything. Debra had generously offered to buy groceries in for us prior to our arrival but as we had refused the offer she and Carl kindly took us out for a meal instead. The following year we holidayed in Jasper and unbeknown to us one Saturday the Machin family drove to Jasper hoping to see us! What a pity they missed us, especially as I wasn’t skiing that day and had been just wandering around the town. Not sure what happened when we were in Banff in 2005 (timetable problem, I think), but our next visit was without the children in 2016. We met up for coffee in Banff and ended up spending a long day together. We loved being shown around their home, going out for a meal together and seeing them all as a family, including Monty. It was the highlight of our holiday. Sorry we missed them in 2017 – it wouldn’t happen now that we have smartphones. I am so sorry that Debra never managed to enjoy the retirement she planned for, as it was obviously something that meant a lot to her and something she was prepared to make sacrifices for. Although we did not see all that much of Debra, with our visits to Canada and all the correspondence in between, she has left a big impression on me, Mike, Alex and Heather and we are very saddened by her death. We send our love to Carl and Charlotte.
Hilary Squire Surrey,UK
I'm very lucky to say that Debra was my very first friend. I will always cherish those memories of us growing together in Bolton and though I haven't forgotten the sadness and devastating effect on Debra, Anne and Janet losing Mum then Dad at a young age I can remember many happy times too. Debra and I played out in the street and at the park together, went to primary school and Brownies together. I used to love sitting in the big front bedroom that Debra shared with Anne and Janet - I was completely in awe of both of them particularly as I had older brothers. I remember the posters of David Bowie on the walls and listening to their records - David Bowie T Rex. Those influences from our older siblings meant we were both huge music fans from an early age and over the years made our own discoveries - Debra was a huge fan of U2.
Debra always wanted to travel but back then Blackpool was the furthest we got though for us it was just as exciting - the seaside and piers, rides on donkeys and trams, the Pleasure beach theme park was the absolute highlight.
I'm so happy that Debra fulfilled her lifelong wish to live abroad and remember well the day we met up just before Debra, Carl and Charlotte set off for Canada and a new life. It's been lovely to share news over the years and will always treasure the special evening we all had together last year. Despite going through so much Debra was still in touch until very recently - still sending lovely warm messages, still wanting to know how we are, a real testament to Debra's loving, caring nature and that determination to overcome.
Debra was a true, dear friend
Sending love to Carl, Charlotte, Anne,Janet and Families
Debra was a gentle soul who, along with her family was always welcome in our home. Our condolences go out to her husband Carl and daughter Charlotte in this difficult time. May Gord comfort you both.
I am so sorry to hear of Debra's passing. She was a kind and gentle person and will be greatly missed. My deep condolences to your family.
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