Obituary of Debbie Anne Brooks

It is with profound sadness that the family of Debbie Anne Brooks announce her peaceful passing on Sunday afternoon, August. 25, 2024, at age 69 years, after a very long and courageous cancer journey. Her journey included two stem cell transplants and a clinical trial at Princess Margaret Hospital and countless travel to London and Toronto. Much loved and best friend of husband George, and together they were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary last October, with family and friends.

Daughter of the late George and Margaret Shields and late mother in law, Donna Brooks.

She will be missed forever by her sons Kevin (Melissa) and Stephen (Meme) and grandchildren Madelyn and Kaiden. Forever missed by siblings Cathy (late Steve), Jane (Ian), Susan, Jenny (Tom) and Gordon (Lindsay), also by sister in-law Barb (Mike), brothers in law Norm (late Shannon) and David (Patty). She’ll also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Patty (Mark), granddaughter Sadie and nephew George.

Debbie was a floral designer all of her career in Peterborough, Huntsville and Chatham including 39 years as an accredited FTD Master Designer at Syd Kemsley Florists. She also designed floral arrangements for Birdie’s Nest for a number of years.

In her spare time she loved playing with her grandchildren and watching them grow. Gardening around the house was an activity she very much enjoyed and had the proverbial ‘green thumb’. Travelling was something she was very fond of as well, including a trip to England, vacations in the Caribbean, Florida, California and 2 years ago, a family trip to the Vancouver area and then a road trip to the East Coast.

Special thanks to Dr. Xenocostas at London Regional Cancer, Dr. Maze at Princess Margaret, family physician Dr. McCulloch, VON nurse Mary Beth and all of the staff involved in her treatments. Also special thanks to her best friend Lorie for always being there for her.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration Of Life will be held at later date.

If desired, memorial donations to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre (formerly London Regional Cancer Clinic) https://lhsf.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=1 or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated by the family.