Debra Anne Tremblay (nee Prior)

4/7/2022

The world lost a strong, courageous loving woman. Surrounded by family, Deb lost her battle with cancer Thursday April 7th, 2022.

Deb always had a smile so you couldn’t help but smile with her. Deb was greatly loved by her husband Peter, her children Jackie, Brett and Bil (Natasha) and by her grandchildren; Abigale (Alex) and Emily.

Let’s not forget her siblings who she loved so much Bob, Sharyn, Pat, Cathy, Tom (Sherri), Bill (Deb) and Rick (Sue).

Predeceased by her parents Ken and Lyla Prior (nee Gallagher), by her son Brett and by her sister Sharyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Wellington or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A private ceremony with family has been held.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Debra's obituary notice on Facebook.

25 Comments

Melissa & Tracy Montin-Prior

4/9/2022 08:07:05 am

Our hearts and thoughts go out to you Uncle Pete, Jackie Bil, Tash, Abby and Emily. The only comfort in this time is knowing she is now free from pain and suffering. With all our love Melissa and Tracy.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/10/2022 08:18:05 pm

Thank you Melissa and Tracy. We do take comfort knowing her pain is gone. We imagine she’s safe with others we’ve lost and we will be together again one day. We’ll see that smile again.

Beverly Winter

4/9/2022 11:34:04 am

I am at a loss for words. I hope the love and support from loved ones bring you peace during this difficult time. My heartfelt sympathies to you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 04:56:45 pm

Thank you Bev. The support and kind comments received have been amazing. Thank you for your kind words.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 04:59:34 pm

Thank you Bev. The love and support we’ve received from everyone is truly heart warming.

Tracy Evans

4/9/2022 12:22:49 pm

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Tremblay clan. We've been reminiscing and enjoying memories of Deb over the years. You'll never stop missing her, just take comfort that she's no longer in pain. Hugs from the Evans family to all of you.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 05:01:09 pm

Thanks Tracy and the entire Evans clan. We are happy she’s at peace, but miss her so much.

Louise Tremblay

4/9/2022 05:28:54 pm

What words can there possibly be to provide comfort at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all and I am a firm believer that.....love lives on.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 05:02:52 pm

Thank you Louise. Yes, love lives on. We feel it and will forever - especially in our smiles and laughs as we remember
Mom.

Marilyn Near

4/10/2022 07:40:45 pm

So sorry to hear of Deb’s passing . My heart goes out to you Peter, Jackie and Bill. She was a wonderful person . We know that she is no longer in pain . Probably hanging with Brett and still watching out over all of your family . Hugs to all . Marilyn

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 05:05:23 pm

Thank you Marilyn. We know Mom is laughing with Brett and all those who are waiting. This thought comforts us, even though we miss her so much.

Ken & Trudy Mast

4/12/2022 04:37:52 pm

Dear Peter & family, SO sorry to hear about the passing of Deb! (I know it has been a long time since we last met & had so much fun.) Remembering all of our happy times, through baseball etc. Deb & I actually went a long way way back---through her Aunt Jayne Prior/our dancing & baton teacher & great friend. Deb always carried that great smile & Peter you with your sense of humor. We hope you can continue on with her smile & your laughs. Our sincere thoughts & prayers are with you all!
Ken & Trudy Mast

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 05:07:38 pm

Thank you Ken and Trudy. It’s so great to hear from you and your king words about Mom comfort us. Yes, her smile was amazing, and she never lost it!

John Bolton

4/13/2022 11:35:05 am

Peter...my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I have such wonderful memories of spending time with you and Deb!!
She was a class act for sure!!!
Best Regards...John

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/13/2022 05:10:06 pm

Thank you John. We certainly had a lot of fun. We could still talk with Mom about those days and she would laugh. A class act that’s tough to follow.

Stephen Pettis

4/13/2022 08:44:35 pm

My sincerest condolences to you and your family

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/17/2022 07:23:11 am

Thank you Stephen.

Trudy McGovern

4/14/2022 02:27:39 pm

Hi Peter, Jackie, Bill & family.
My condolences to you and the family. So crazy I talked to Susy literally on Monday for the first time in 6 or 7 years and we went down the memory lane about the Richardson Days and ofcourse Deb came up. She was a class act and I have lots of great memories from those days. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/17/2022 07:24:55 am

Thank you Trudy. Mom had many fond memories of JRI - and you were a big part of those memories.

Susy Siragusa-Reath

4/14/2022 02:36:36 pm

Peter, my deepest condolences to you and the family. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. I have lot's of great memories of Deb we were work colleagues back in the day (JRI).
my thoughts and prayers are with you all..

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/17/2022 07:27:44 am

Thank you Susy. Mom has many fond memories of her time at JRI. She mentioned you often.

Donna M Zuccala

4/18/2022 11:25:18 pm

It was with sincere sadness that I read the passing of Debbie. We were childhood friends on Wellington Street and I knew her and her siblings well. We played school, twirled batons and hoopla hooped on the street together. My condolences to you and all the Prior family.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/28/2022 12:41:15 pm

Thank you Donna. I’m sure you have some stories to tell.

Lynn Thomas

4/25/2022 03:34:04 pm

My sincerest condolences to the entire Tremblay family. Growing up Debbie & I shared an April 13th birthday with our Grandmother Dorothy Prior which I always felt was special. I am glad to know she was surrounded by her family and is at peace.

Peter, Jackie, Bil

4/28/2022 12:43:13 pm

Thank you Lynn. We too are happy she is now at peace - imagine her laughing with her family and friends.

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