The family announces with sorrow her passing on Wednesday June 4, 2014. Beloved wife of Gilles Tanguay. Loving mother of Julian (Kristy) and grandmother of Riley and Reese. Loving daughter of Mary and the late Maurice (1992). Dear sister of Sylvia (James), Marilyn (Tim), Dianne (Peter), Arlene (Richard), Nancy, Randell (Audrey), Ron (Jacqueline), Larry (Diane), Rodney (Karen). Debra is survived by her mother-in-law Marie Alice, by her sisters-in-law Simmone, Aline, Manon, Noela and by her brother-in-law Lionel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Debbie had been a long-time employee and friend at United Supply Group and will be missed by all. Special thanks to Liz Feldman at Bayshore, Dr. Kvas and Krista Plaunt at TDH.
A memorial gathering in celebration of Debra’s life will be held at the Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home Reception Centre (34 Elm St S) on Monday June 9th, 2014 from 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Oncology Department at the Timmins and District Hospital will be greatly appreciated. (Donations will be accepted at the Reception Centre during the Celebration). Online donations and condolences can be made at www.lessardstephens.com. Funeral arrangements and cremations services have been entrusted to Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home (705) 268-4488.