After a courageous 6 year battle with ovarian cancer, Debbie passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 20, 2020 at the age of 58. Beloved wife and best friend of Stephen Cook for 39 years. Adored mother of Michelle and Kyle Courtney of Exeter and Darcey and Kandace Cook of Lucan. Grandma to Lucas, Logan, Lincoln; Sophia and Hannah. Sister to Susan and Barry Bromley of Blyth, Tresa Bromley and Linda Lamont of Elmwood, Gordon and Kathy Dale of Whitechurch and Ernie Dale and Maryanne Fitzgerald of Central Huron. Debbie will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her infant son James Leslie Cook (1985), Father Leslie Dale (2003), and Mother Shirley (Graham) Dale (2018).
Debbie spent most of her life caring for others, right up to the time of her passing. She was always thinking about the needs of others and putting the needs of herself last. Most important in Debbie’s life was her children and grandchildren. She would never miss an opportunity to cheer them on whether it be in athletics, academics or just finding their way through life. Debbie was a motherly figure to many that weren’t her own, she was only a call away for a late night ride and never forgot to make everyone’s special recipes. Debbie was the queen of organizing, from her massive lists to ensuring she had everything you need, it was hard to know how she could keep so many things but if you needed it, she had it.
A public visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Friday, October 23 from 6-7 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below to register. A private memorial service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER on Saturday October 24, 2020 at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to Jessica’s House or Saint Elizabeth’s Health Care Foundation -End of Life Care would be appreciated by the family.
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Stephen Webster
Was a very fine person went to public school with her. She was always kind person.
Frank & Doris Sanders
Our paths crossed often. The first time we met was at prenatal classes. From there our paths often crossed at Scrimgeour’s, broomball and the hearing centre. What a welcoming person she was and what a wonderful smile she always had for everyone.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Much love sent your way.
Frank & Doris Sanders
Steve and Lynne Mann
Steve and family,
Our sincere sympathy on your immense loss. We have happy memories of Debbie from the Saugeen Maitland hockey days. I also used to chat with her at the clinic in Clinton. She was always so friendly and easy to talk to as we caught up with each other’s family news. Thinking of all of you.
Dale & Starr Bachert
So saddened to hear of DEBBIE’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Steve and all your family.
She was such a sweet and giving person, radiating that love to all who knew her. Keep those precious memories alive, they become treasures.
Praying for peace, comfort and strength needed during the days, weeks and months ahead.
Forever in our hearts❣️🙏🤗
Janice Carnochan
Deepest sympathy to the entire Cook family . We are so very sorry for your loss.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Aimee Rau
Sending you hugs Michelle and thinking of you all during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Larry Rutledge
Dear Steve and family.. our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of such a beautiful and special person in your lives. Deb fought the fight and now she is at peace and free of pain. May you find comfort knowing that she touched the lives of so many..and will be greatly missed..
David and Karen Griffiths
Steve and Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad and difficult time.
Jeff and Heather Brick
Deepest sympathies Darcey and Family,
Kim Souch
Debbie was such a beautiful lady! So sad to hear this news ~ thinking of you & your family 🌺 May you find comfort in your shared memories of Debbie as you celebrate her life ~
Fran and Dave Cook
Deb was a lovely woman with a great smile and sense of humour and always so devoted to her family. Treasure your wonderful memories and take comfort in them. Our deepest condolences to you. Fran and Dave Cook
Deborah and Miles Davis
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Loved working and talking with Deb at the hearing clinic even though we were in different cities.
Jerry and Phyllis Mathers
Steve and family Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Could see she was a great Grandmother. She will be missed..
Elaine Brown Chamney
Steve, Michelle, Darcey and Famlies, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Debbie was always smiling. Your happy memories will comfort you in the days ahead. With sincerest sympathy, Elaine Brown Chamney
Patti Fuhr
Darcy and Kandace My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you go through this difficult time Treasure your memories of your mom and know heaven has gained another angel
Ann Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
I met Debbie and the hearing aid clinic. What a lovely person.
RIP Debbie.
Joanne Hickey
Steve and family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Joanne & Cub
Lori Devlaeminck
Kyle Michelle and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Butch & Cindy Fleet
Steve Michelle Darcy & family. Butch & I send our deepest condolences. Such heartbreaking news. Debbie was a beautiful lady. Who loved her family deeply. Know your are in our hearts & prayers.
Mary Ellen Finlayson
Brian, Lisa and family
To the Entire Bromley and Cook families,
So sorry to hear about your Aunt Deb. I know how close you all were and she will be missed.
Thinking of you all,
Mary Ellen (Webster) Finlayson
Devin Van Nynatten
So sorry to hear! Myself and the rest of the team at GC Financial are thinking of you all.
Bonnie Beuerman
My condolences Steve and family sending hugs and prayers
Don and Joan Gower
Steve and Family: Our condolences to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie W.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Debbie will be missed by many. Sending hugs to you all.
Helen
Our sincere Condolences to the Cook family
Keith and Helen Lapp
Donna Govier
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.Debbie and Steve were such a wonderful couple and she will be missed by all .
John Tiede
Dear Steve and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Debbie was a kind, heartfelt woman. My memories of her will never fade.
Sending you prayers filled with love and compassion.
Mary Alexander
Steve Gary & I send our sincere sympathy at this most sad time in your life . Hold on to all the memories
Albert & Nancy Wasson
Our condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
Our condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick & Shirley
Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Treasure the memories. You now have a special angel. You’re in our prayers.
Liz Herman
Dear Steve and Family: Thinking of you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely: Floyd and Liz Herman
Deborah Delyea
My Deepest sympathy,i pray that the lord speak peace to your pain at this time.
Karen and Kevin Coultes
Our condolences to your family. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Ann Brabender
Steve and family – My sincere sympathy at this time. You have a life time of memories to cherish, nothing can take those away. Thinking of you.
Joan & Stephen & family
Thinking of you Steve, Michelle, Darcey and families at this time. Debbie was such a wonderful person and will be truly missed. Hugs and prayers to you all
John and Bet Veenhof
Steve, Michelle and Darcy. So sorry for your loss. We have very fond memories of Debbie from when our boys played ball together. Thinking of you all, hugs.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Darcy, Kandace & Families
So sorry for your loss, our sincere sympathy.
Bob and Kathy Lauze
Darcey and family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin
Steve and family: Our deepest sympathy to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie will be greatly missed .
Mary Ann and Carmen Drost
Steve, Michelle, Kyle, Darcy, Kandace and family. So very sorry to hear about Debbies passing. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Lyndsay Brandon
Our condolences to the Cook family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Blair and Lyndsay Brandon
Lorie Falconer
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your whole family with deepest sympathy. We have many treasured Memories of years of friendship with Debbie and all your family.
Hugs to you all❤
Kevin and Lorie Falconer
Greg and Judy Cook
Steve, Michelle, Darcy and families
So sorry for your loss , Deb will be missed by many
Ashley (Howson) Phillips
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. I will never forget her beautiful smile! She was such a beautiful lady inside and out and have so many memories of her working at scrims, church or seeing her always a part of the Blyth Community. Steve, Michelle, Darcy and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Terri&Brian Mcgregor
My deepest sympathies Steve and family. Please know that you are in my prayers at this difficult time
Brian Machan
Our condolences to the family.
Brian, Shelly and Cody Machan
Robert and Nancy Snell
Dear Steve and family. So sorry for your loss, our sincere condolences. Thinking of you all .
Steve & Patti Nixon
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Steve and family, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Joan Bernard
So sorry Steve, my thoughts and prayer with you and your family. Joan Bernard
Jack and Mary Hogan
Steve and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
June and Harry Bakker
Thoughts and condolences to all the family. She truly was a giving and wonderful person.
Barbara and Neil Dale
Dear Michelle and Kyle.I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your mom.She was a wonderful person.Always enjoyed a visit with her at the hearing aid clinic.I cant imagine how much you will miss her and your children.So nice she got to see her newest grandson.Give my sympathies to your brother and his family also.Hugs to all.
Heather Verwey
My deepest condolences to Steve and family. She was always the sweetest person. Cherish your memories! Thinking of you all in this terrible time. Heather and John Verwey
Marjorie Duizer
Steve and family, I am so sad seeing that Debbie has passed away. She will be missed by many people. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Hugs Marjorie Duizer
Brenda Atkinson
Dear Steve and Family You have our deepest sympathies. Brian & Brenda Atkinson
Jannette and Ken Stoll
Sorry for your loss and condolences to all of your family my thoughts and prayers go out to you
Paul & Kathy Elliott
Our sincere sympathy to your whole family. She was a wonderful person.
Brad & Anita
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Jamie
Such a beautiful obituary for a beautiful lady. Debbie was so proud of her family -and we shared many wonderful moments growing up surrounded by her love and warmth. You will be missed by so many Debbie.
Wayne & Cathy Carter
Steve, Michelle, Darcy and families, our sincere condolences in the loss of Debbie. May the many memories of times together bring you comfort and peace now and always.
Wayne and Cathy Carter
Dawn(Wood)Riley
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Keep her memory alive deep in your hearts. Speak her name often and remember all the good times.
Suzanne & Ernie Krajcir
Tresa and family, so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and Linda and family.
Barb Willard
So very sorry for your loss Michelle and family.
Terrilyn Clifton
Dear Steve and family, So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family
Sandy Garnet
Praying for strength for you all during this time. Deb will be missed!
Bob & Marsha Szusz
Our deepest sympathy on Debbie’s passing. She was such a fighter! All your memories will keep her in your heart forever.
Deb Cooper
Steve and family. Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Debbie. We are thinking of you all . Deb and Dave
Jann Van Massenhoven
Thinking of Debra’s family at this sad time. You were lucky to have such a lovely lady in your life.
Debra was always positive and courageous.
Sandra (Howson) DeCorte
I am so sorry to hear about Debbies passing. I have some very fond memories working with her at Scrims many years ago. She was so kind, caring and had the most beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed.
Melissa Bowen
My condolences to Steve, Michelle, Darcy and their families. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Agnes Marks
Sorry for your loss Debbie was a great person
Glenda chaput
Dear Steve and family, Our Sincere sympathy to you all , cherish the memories you have , She will always be in your heart . Mark and Glenda chaput
Paula Goode
My Condolences to the Family
Sending hugs to you all
Paula Goode
Linda
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Debbie was a wonderful person and taken far too young. May her legacy of kindness and giving in a selfless way be carried on in the lives of others! May you find peace and comfort in all of the amazing memories you have all shared together with her. ❤️