Deborah McLuhan

Deborah will be missed by many. My Sympathy to your family

Dear Joan and Jim, We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Our family has such fond memories of good times spent with all of you. Memories like those you never forget, nor do you forget those persons who welcome you into their home so warmly. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Jim and Joan; I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss of a dear daughter. Please accept my heartfelt condolenses. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Janice Kirk

Dear Jim and Joan, When Dad told me the news of Debbie's passing, it took a while to sink in. I cannot imagine the pain you must be going through. It has been so long since I moved out west, but I still remember Debbie from the days when we were little, and I would spend time at Grandma's house in the summers. We saw much less of each other when I went to high school and then lost touch after my move out west. I remember how musical she was, and a little bit shy, though I gather from the comments I have read from others that she lost all traces of that shyness as she grew older. I am glad to know how loved Debbie was, by so many people. She was lucky to have her family so close by and to have stayed so connected with all of them. I know she is with them now, surrounded by the love of those who went before her. And if her reunion with them is anything like the McLuhan parties I remember from my younger days, there is laughter, music, a drink or two, and lots of love. I sure miss those times. My heart goes out to you. Much love, Brenda

My thoughts go out to all of Deb's family and friends during this difficult time. I worked with Deb in the ER in Collingwood I will miss her incredible personality and smiling face, she was always a breath of fresh air! Please except my sincere condolences. Deb will be truly missed.

Dear Jim and Joan, We were so sorry to hear of Deb's passing. Word can not express how sorry we are. She was truly a lovely lady who always looked to the bright side of things, even as far back as our high school days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda and Lorne

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Debbie. I have had the privilege of working with Debbie for the past 3 years. Her decision to become a nurse as a second career was certainly her calling. She was a shining example of professionalism, compassion all with a great sense of humor. She was loved by all who met her. She never spoke badly of anyone no matter what. She was dedicated to her work and her family. God chooses only the best for his angels! May we all aspire to be the half the person Deb was.

Dear Aunt Joan and Uncle Jim; It has taken a few days to decide what to say. I would like to start be saying how special your daughter was to me. My Aunt Debbie was always a favourite! She was always the life of the party and could light up any room. Her musical talent always astounded me from a young age, she could hear a song and sit down at the piano and play us a tune. She always treated us kids as her own and made us feel loved. Going through my ADSBOG (Aunt Debbie's Special Box of Goodies) today brought back lots of memories. Every Christmas she gave us something new for our special silver box that she thought was special, and they were. She and Blondie always threw the best summer parties at her house when the whole family could get together and enjoy one another and catch up! Oh the memories that were made. I can't begin to express just how much she meant to each and every one of us and how much she will be missed. She will still be around however inside our hearts. I find comfort in knowning that she will be having the best time in heaven- joining those that passed before her and having a drink for all of us! Here's to you Aunt Debbie, thanks for being a special part of our lives and remember we will never forget you! Love Always, Stephanie

Dear McLuhan Family. Words cannot begin to describe the shock and profound sadness I felt with Deb's passing. As a Paramedic out of Wasaga Beach Base for the last 23 years, I have seen alot of Nurses come and go through the doors of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Deb was an outgoing and loving person, which was exemplified in her performance throughout the Emergency Department. Deb's quick wit and awsome sense of humour often made not only my day or night, but many other Paramedics as well. Deb's compassion towards the young and old, the sick and injured was forthright and truly genuine. Debs outgoing personality and especially her ability not to judge others, has made an impact on my own Professional Career. I hope that in this time of sorrow, that you can take comfort that Deb will always be remembered by her extended Paramedic Family. Sincerely, Daniel Madill Simcoe County Paramedic Service Badge#26772

I met Deb years before she became a nurse through a mutual friend but then I had the privilege of working with Deb at the Meaford Hospital. She was a great girl and a terrific nurse. She will be dearly missed by her coworkers and everyone who knew her.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences with the great loss of DEB. I had the privlege of working along side her as a ER Clerk. She was an excellent Charge Nurse & always made you feel like you were an important part of the Team. I will always remember her as a kind,gentle, caring person with a heart of gold. I hope you can find a comfort in your memories & knowing that she will be greatly missed. God Speed Deb!

To my Aunt and Uncle who have lost the love of their life. Deb was "our" one of kind girl!! So full of fun and good times. Always striving to be the best that she could be. Her life is one that was definitely not by the book. I can't imagine her doing it any other way. For that alone, I admire and love her being able to grab life by the %$#^s and make it work. Deb made it happen!! Her hard work and never giving up, made her the strong and independent woman she was. I was so proud of her accomplishments.We shared some long and crazy phone conversations and thought that we had solved all politics happening in the world at that time. Yes, we had everything figured out, I will surely miss those talks and "crazy" family gatherings. I know that she is not alone, all of our loved one's that went before her were waiting with open arms, welcoming her back. Deb, we will all be together one day so I will not say good-bye" , but I will say "see ya later." I love and miss you.

I would like to say first I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to go to Nursing school with Deb at Georgain College. She was a wonderful person and she brought sunshine on the most cloudy days always looking at the positive. Her laugh and humour that she would bring to the class was needed, she was very caring and would always lend a shoulder. She is going to be missed greatly!! I again am sorry for your loss! Miss you Deb! AprilDawn

Dear family of Debbie, I wish to express my sympathy for your loss . I had the great privilege of working with Debbie in the emergency room..She truly was an inspiring person. I never worked a shift with her where I did not see her caring nature show through..She was a beautiful person inside and out. She made such a difference in all the lives she touched. Your great loss is shared by many..With deep respect my thoughts are with you all. Marjorie Wilson

I had the pleasure of working with Deb in the ER at the Collingwood Hospital. She made us laugh, always had a great perspective on every situation. A highly skilled intelligent nurse. So sorry for your sudden loss.

I worked at the Collingwood Hospital with Deb. She was a lovely person and an excellent nurse. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Please accept my condolences.

Brian and I would like to express our deepest condolences. We know that this message will not change anything or bring Debbie back. We will sure miss her smile at the Fireworks Festival and Hootenanny this year and years to follow. Debbie and your family will be our thoughts. Brian & Laura

Mr & Mrs McLuhan and family My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I was honoured to have know Deb as both a nurse and a good friend. I have MANY memories of her. I was always so happy to come into work and see that I was going to have her as my Triage nurse. She had such a talent, and you could see that she loved being a nurse. I watched her one day calculate the amount of medication that she needed for a young child. I was amazed because everyone else I know uses a calculator, and there's Deb doing it all with just her pen and paper. I had NO idea just how much work was involved. I told her that I was surprised by her intelligence and Deb, true to form replied "Oh, so you're just realizing NOW how smart I am !!" We laughed about that constantly. A couple of weeks ago, I came into work feeling sick. Deb would NOT let up until I gave in and saw the doctor. Thanks to her insistence and intuition, I ended up finding out about a serious health problem that probably would have gone unnoticed until I was seriously ill. She even stayed late that night after her shift was over, just to make sure I was okay. I thanked her over and over and gave her a hug next time I saw her, and told her how thankful I was to her. She just replied "Hey, that's what friends are for, kiddo" I can still hear her voice saying that as if she's standing right beside me now. I've shed so many tears since hearing about Deb, but I'm using all my positive memories to help me through this time. I'm sure you'll be doing the same. I can't even imagine what you're going through right now, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll really miss her dry sense of humour and friendship. Our hospital has lost one of it's dearest friends and an extremely talented nurse. We're all grieving and thinking of you. Thank you for sharing your loving daughter with us. For that, I'm extremely thankful. Nancy Bellamy

Well, what can I say to make all of this go away and never had happened. Jim & Joan, I love you both. I have been so blessed to have been able to share life with you and Deb and your family for many, many years. Deb was and is and will always be my "Best Friend." I Loved her so much. My life and yours will never be the same again. I have just lost my best friend of 37 years and you your only daughter. There is an empty spot in my soul now that no-one can ever fill. It's hard when I think of moving forward with life and knowing now that I can't just pick up the phone or email Deb as she isn't there anymore. I miss the times we were going to have and the things we were going to do. I have such wonderful memories of Deb. She was such a beautiful, talented, smart, witty young woman. She had the greatest sense of humour. Many times we would laugh so hard over something to trivial until we couldn't breath and our sides hurt. We laughed as they say until we cried. She cared so much and loved people and her family and friends so much. She truly had a golden heart. She was also the most courageous woman I knew. She believed in truth and honesty and standing up for what is right and doing the right thing. She had integrity and self-respect and respect for others. She never judged others and had a keen sense of "putting herself in another person's shoes" before you do judge them. Your daughter was a beautiful person inside and out. It will take alot of time for it to sink in that she is not here now and how she will be so greatly missed by so many. I Loved my friend Deb so dearly and I miss her so much. I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you both feel. Just know that you raised a beautiful daughter and now she is in a peaceful, beautiful place where there is no pain or sorrow, just peace and joy. God Bless you. Deb told me once that if she ever dies, the song she wished to be played at her funeral was "We'll Meet Again." And, we will meet Deb again. God Bless. Love Always, Linda ox

I worked with Debbie for the past few years at the Collingwood Hospital. She was a friend, excellent nurse and a hard worker. I will always remember her warm smile and kind way with patients. She also had a great sense of humour and we shared many laughs! To the family, please except my condolences. A friend of Debbie's from work. Tim