Obituary of Deborah Lee Rose Wilkinson

May 21, 1965 - Calgary, Alberta

January 18, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Deborah Wilkinson, beloved wife of Donald Wilkinson, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 56 years.

Deborah was born in Calgary, Alberta on May 21, 1965 and married Donald on July 15^th, 1995.

Deborah worked for more than twelve years for Canada Bread. She accomplished much through her life and was particularly proud of her family. She traveled to many places and made several memories. Deborah had a passion for baking, gardening, baseball, camping, family, and her only grandson.

Besides her loving husband, Deborah is survived by her daughter Rae-Anna Michelle Gallant (Jeremy) of Calgary; her only grandson Declan John Rae Gallant of Calgary; and her mother Kathy Desjardins also of Calgary. She is also survived by three brothers, Jimmy Desjardins (Gayle) of Airdrie, Brian Desjardins of Calgary, and Terry Desjardins of Calgary; her aunts, Joanne Kimball of Red Deer and Brenda Swan (Vern) of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Deborah was predeceased by her father Mike Desjardins in 1987, her grandmother Betty Elizabeth Moran in 1970 and her grandfather Raymond Patrick Moran in 1979.

A Celebration of Deborah's Life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at 9708 Austin Road S.E., Calgary, AB) Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 0G5 Telephone: (403) 255-6108, www.kidney.ca.

In living memory of Deborah Wilkinson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.