Parcourez la nécrologie de Deborah Eke Sunday October 29th 2023 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
With her family by her side at Hospice Niagara, Debbie passed peacefully into heaven on October 29, 2023, after an illness. She is survived by her soul mate and husband of 50 years, David. She was the loving mother of son Darren (Carmen) and daughter Sarah (Michael) Pillitteri, and cherished grandma and glamma to Rosie, Anais, Lucas, Leo and Sophia.
Debbie was born in Nottingham, England and moved with her family to St. Catharines as a child. She is predeceased by her mother, Elsie, and her father, Dennis. Her devotion to her family and faith in God were the centre of her life.
Debbie had many life passions and pursued them to the fullest.
A love of flowers and her garden led to Debbie’s ‘second career’ upon retiring from General Motors, after a successful 28-year career. She worked at both Regal Florist and Garden Centre, and with the Van Noort Flower Studio. Debbie’s passion bloomed into the establishment of her Niagara-on-the-Lake Flower Company, during which time she brought joy and comfort to the community at large with her creations, supporting many weddings and celebrations of life.
Debbie’s love of people rooted her in community and volunteerism. She was a life-long member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, church Elder and Clerk of Session. During her time as a volunteer at Upper Canada Lodge, she recognized the growing need for seniors’ and palliative care. This led Debbie to return to school, where she earned certificates in both Palliative Care (Niagara College) and Thanatology (Centennial College).
Debbie felt blessed to have been a volunteer member of the team in ‘Day Hospice Care’ in St. Catharines. Working together, with the support of many in the community, the team was able to establish the residential portion of Hospice Niagara. She was a passionate volunteer of Hospice Niagara for 20 years, during which time she served as a board member and chair of the annual 5 Car Draw fundraiser.
In her final days, embraced by the compassionate care of the Hospice Niagara team, Debbie was at peace. Comforted in her belief of living with “faith over fear”, she remarked how life comes full circle and how no good deed goes unrewarded.
In keeping with her wishes, Debbie’s family will receive visitors at MORGAN FUNERAL HOME 415 Regent St. Niagara-On-The-Lake, on Thursday November 2nd from 5 – 8 pm. A private family funeral will follow at a later date.
The family would like to thank the oncology team at Juravinski Cancer Centre, the teams at Greater Niagara General Hospital and Niagara Health, and Hospice Niagara.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hospice Niagara would be greatly appreciated.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
Sunday October 29th 2023
Décès pour la Ville:Niagara-on-the-Lake, Province: Ontario
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