Deborah “Debbie” A. Tooke
1955-2020
It is with deep sadness we must announce the passing of
Deborah Ann “Debbie” Tooke on
Thursday, February 27, 2020 in her winter Texas home.
Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late
James and Joyce Legere.
Her fun began in Dorchester until the family planted roots
on Morris Street in Springhill. After finishing school she started a
loving family of her own in Pictou where she crafted her professional
skills as a strong woman in the auto finance world at O’Farrell’s
followed by Bob Allen’s.
Debbie didn’t live an average life, she did what she
wanted. Right from the start as a little girl she wouldn’t let anyone
tell her (or anyone she loved) that something couldn’t be done. She
proved them wrong every time. She had the gift of seeing all of your
potential even if you didn’t. She was a force and did her
best
Debbie’s love was deep and true as her advice. She was a
fun-loving, kind and caring woman who’s greatest enjoyment was
spending time with family.
She had a love affair with humour (like telling waiters she
only drank goat’s milk so she could bring her own with her), card
playing, the thrill of bargaining, the beach, hummingbirds, talking on
the phone, music, dancing, ketchup, desserts, and
smoking.
Debbie will be profoundly missed by her soulmate Gordon
Gresswell, children Ali (Shawn Darby), Adam, and Kim (Darren) Kirby,
siblings Fran(Jerry) Edwards, James (Melanie Caines) Legere and Dru
(Jennifer Warden) Legere, her adored nephews and nieces Chris (Nicole)
Legere, Stephanie (Jay) Frizzel, Samantha Legere Alisha Legere, and
Beau Legere along with extended family and friends from every walk of
life near and far. She was predeceased by her stepson Bobby
Gresswell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown
Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS
(902-597-2361) Following her wishes there will not be a
funeral service. Help us in honouring her by living big, loving
deeply, and laughing often.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the
family by visiting Debbie’s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A H Brown Funeral Home
Facebook Page.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Deborah Debbie A Tooke 19552020..
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia