Family and friends
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Rest In Peace, It’s so appropriate to light a candle for Cricky, as she was always the light in the room.. So full of life, so missed
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Cricky was with us from the very start and has been a loyal, generous supporter ever since. She dug holes in ant-ridden dirt and helped construct a fence around the centre with Sarah, Ruaridh and Phil in the centre's very first weeks. Several years later, she took John back there to proudly show off the centre's achievements. She was our most avid ...
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🕯 Bec, Alex and Lola lit a candle So many special memories of a caring, generous, inspiring and adored auntie and "grandma Cricky". We'll think of you with a smile every day.
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We remember Deb as a caring, sharing and compassionate person. Things were never about her, she always enquired after others and showed empathy and love for everyone. To us she was the glue in her family and extended circle. Always there to support her family and keeping communication open with her many friends. Always fun and positive she was wili...
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I still can not believe these wonderful moment with you are over. You'll always be loved and cherished.
Emma Burchell
With love and sympathy from the Gray, Canberra Cannot believe such a vibrant person is no longer with us. Will always remember our fun times together and how Debbie lit up a room.
🕯 Jennie Murphy lit a candle Fond memories of a special, beautiful lady, loved by all who new her! Memories that will last for ever! xx
🕯 Paul Lunney lit a candle Debbie, your generous spirit and smile will always be cherished by everyone who loved you. You lived life to the full and I'll forever treasure the many happy times we shared with family and friends. Love, Paul xxx
Rest in peace Debbie. I'm sure you are beaming down on us with your bright vibrant smile. You left Peter and I with so many good memories. You will never be forgotten
🕯 Wita lit a candle Rest in Love dear Cricki.. “There are some who bring a light so great to the world. That even after they have gone. The light remains” Loveyou
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🌷 Roger Kerr gave a flower So many events and special times together. Each and every time we caught up, there was the smiling Debbie, the loving and caring Debbie who always listened intently and showed a genuine interest in whatever we had to say, and her 'hello and goodbye' hugs.
🌷 Ashley Peers gave a flower Debbie’s love for life and world adventures was inspiring. Even though we only met in person a handful of times, she always left a smile. I’ll miss reading her chirpy comments and vibrant stories. A truly lovely soul. Sending all my love to John, Sarah and Ruairidh xxx
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🌷 Emma Burchell gave a flower Beautiful Crickie. The world has lost a most precious soul. Always cheerful, loving, caring, and putting all others around you first. We will miss you every day and we will always think of you- but we will do it with a smile because that is the way you would have wanted it Love Emsy xxx
🕯 Kirsty Martin lit a candle Auntie Debbie, You are so loved and adored by everyone ! A nicer person you could not wish to meet ! Your spirit- infectious Your compassion for others- in abundance The memories I have of you all visiting us in Scotland will be the ones I will treasure forever ! Like at Gemma and Ryan's wedding when we were some ...
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🕯 Geraldine Melican lit a candle RIP.
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So many priceless memories of a lifetime and so much love beyond expression cut short by the fragility of life - "cruel Fortune's undeserved blow". Debbie's loving, kind and adorable spirit will be forever with us and within us - no more perfectly summed up than in her favourite request: "Can I give you a hug?". David and Maureen
Debbie and John invited me into their home twice when I was backpacking in Australia. The first time I met them was at their house in 2000 in Melbourne. They showed such kindness. Debbie took my friend and I down the great ocean road, to warnambool and port fairy. Back in Melbourne they took us to an aussie rules game and showed us incredible hospi...
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🕯 Gill Carlaw lit a candle Debbie, one of these rare, special people who, as soon as you met, you felt you had known all your life and you wished you had. Ronnie & Gill xx
I will always remember you from the times we worked together and when I first met you as a teenager playing Credence endlessly. So many other wonderful times, a privilege to be related to you as well as a friend. To honour you Deb I pledge to dance more, sing more and spread more joy, just as you have to many. LoveVal and Chris Wormald xxx
🕯 Ngaire Bennie lit a candle Dearest Debbie Since we first met on the stairway in a wee flat in Woolwich, London nearly 40 years ago, our paths have crossed numerous times on one side of the ditch or the other. We still can't believe that we will not be able to see our wee dynamo again but you will be in our hearts and part of our lives forever. ...
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🕯 Margaret Martin lit a candle Feel blessed to have called her family she was a diamond. Lit the world with love everywhere she went. Debbie we will love and miss you always ! Shine bright xx Thinking of dear John, Sarah and Ruairidh at this sad time. Love Margaret, George and family xx
Words nearly escape me. The sadness of losing a loved one is always extreme. Debbie was a wonderfully vibrant person with a loving nature. Katie and I have super memories of our times together, which will stay with us for all our time. She was great company (we still giggle about some of the events) and a super companion and wife to a great friend,...
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🌷 Glynis Hood gave a flower “It’s Deb across the pond” on the phone. What joyful words those were to Mike and me. We will miss your energy, sense of humour, love for animals, love for people, the pride of your family, your friendliness, you always having a good time when we met up, your kindness and so much more. I never once heard you say you w...
🌷 Sadie McLachlan gave a flower Dearest Debbie, to know you, was to love you. An absolute ray of sunshine full of love, laughter, compassion and kindness to all. Debbie you will always be in our hearts and thoughts xx John, Sarah and Ruairidh we send our heartfelt condolences. Love Always George, Sadie and Matthew xx
Beautiful memories of my wonderful sister- my heart is broken
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🌷 Andy Lunny gave a flower Debbie, It was so wonderful for Hugo and I to know you for so much of our lives–you were always the warmest, funniest, kindest aunt. It was always a joy to see you and to talk to you on the phone over the years. I'm so happy Tammy was able to meet you too and see what an amazing person you were too. We'll miss you Debbi...
We will never forget the day the six of us spent together in Dunfermline. Debbie was such good company, a joy to be around. RIP Debbie
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Goodbye Little Sister. You will forever be in our hearts. Love you so much Deb. Murray & Denise
Rest in peace dear Cricky. I can't believe we will never see you again. Our hearts are broken for ourselves and for John, Sarah and Rory. Sending all our love and strength. Belinda, Robert, Josiah, Jed & Jacob Linford.
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Deb, met you in London in 1978 - We've had so many great times since then - Warrnambool, Condamine Hotel, Toowoomba, St Patrick's Day Celebrations, Stanthorpe etc. We're going to miss you heaps - Love to all - Kaye & Al
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Rest in peace Debbie. We have many happy memories of you over the years and so much looked forward to meeting up again on your UK visits. You always brightened up our day and the world has lost a very special person. Love from Dave and Zahira, Jen and Matthew.
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🕯 Sarah lit a candle Xxxx
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🌷 Sarah gave a flower We lost you 4 months ago today. Still thinking of you every moment.
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🌷 Sarah gave a flower Happy birthday Mum. I can’t believe it’s been six months since you passed. Sending you a flower on here although I wish it could be an orchid, in keeping with our tradition. I love you forever xxxx