This site is a tribute to Debs, who was born in Tullamore, Ireland on July 29th 1963. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
In her name, we have set up a donation link below, directly to the hospice which cared for her.
Update - April 2024
Picnic bench for Glen Lyon.We have placed a picnic bench at the Bridge of Balgie, Post Office and Tea Room.This was Deb's happy place.
Memorial Bench Dalzell Estate, Motherwell.
The memorial bench has been sited.
It is two minutes from the Dalzell House car park.
See pictures in gallery for the picnic bench and memorial bench.
Bench Legend
Gra - love
Dilseacht - loyalty
Cairdeas - friendship
Claddagh
Heart = love
Crown = loyalty
Clasped hands = friendship
Deb always wore a claddagh ring.
Music
Symbolising Deb's love of music
Ellie and Frankie her beloved dogs
Salmon of Knowledge
Irish mythology story.
Deb was a teacher; professionally and personally. The story seemed appropriate.
Four Gems
Red Ruby - Roisin
Yellow Citrine - Cameron
Green Emerald - Eimear
White Opal - Orfhlaith
Shamrock and Thistle
Ireland and Scotland
Rose with a Broken Stem
Symbolising a life ended too soon.
The Celtic Triquetra
Has many meanings:
A Scottish and Irish symbol.
A motherhood knot.
The Maiden, (innocence), the Mother, (creation), and the Crone, (wisdom).
Mother, Father and Child - family
Life, death and rebirth
I attended Our Lady’s as a student with my younger brother and older sister and we fondly remember Deborah for her kind, down to earth nature and infectious personality. A true gem 💕
'In this short Life That only lasts an hour How much-how little-is Within our power' Deb, gone too soon
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