Sydney
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Deborah ‘Debbie’ Ann Mackinnon (Roberts) in the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born on March 3, 1953, Debbie was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Campbell) Roberts and is survived by her husband, Peter; daughter, Jody (Stephen Roach); sons, Adam (Cindy MacNeil) and Donnie MacKinnon; stepdaughter, Wendy Griffiths; grandchildren, Austin and Dylan MacKinnon, Cassidy MacNeil, and Karlee and Maggie Burton; sisters, Marilyn Roberts, Donna Mullins, Pat Hennick and brother, Allan Laite.
Debbie’s favorite pastimes were Bingo and Darts.
Her family wishes to thank the staff at the An Cala Palliative Care unit for the care Debbie received and for those who cared for her at Home during these many difficult years.
At the request of Debbie, there will be no Funeral Services and Cremation has taken place.
May she find rest and peace in the comfort of her heavenly family.
Donations in memory of Deborah may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My condolences to Debbie’s family, I played darts for many years with her at the South Bar firehall she was always a team player. Always loved having a good time and a great sense of humour. May God bless her soul.
From: Marlene Miles
So sorry to hear of Debbie,s passing,she is a sweetheart,always kept in touch when I was away,such a good friend.
From: Robert and Maritia Boutilier
Truly sorry for passing of my co worker from
new dawn homecare. We had many times we worked same day we had lot of laughs Miss you. Condolences to her husband I head a lot of. And her daughter and sons. And her beautiful grand children. Praying for comfort at this time
From: Sharon Ann Maclean
Peter and rest of the family so very sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts got out to all
From: Roy Campbell
Sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Condolences to the family
From: Janette (MacCuish) Magliaro
Peter and family. I never remember Debbie without a smile. Sorry to hear of her passing .Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless.
So sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. My condolences to her family. RIP
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Debbie.May her soul rest in eternal peace.Much love to Peter,Jody, Adam and Donnie.Love to her grandchildren too especially our Dylan xo
Pete, Jody, Adam, Donnie and families, my sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Debbie❤️🙏 May she RIP ❤️🙏
Peter MacKinnon & Family My condolences on the passing of your wife Debbie. So sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DEBBIE’S PASSING. MY CONDOLENCES TO PETER AND FAMILY.
Sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Peter and family.
Sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. We were birthday twins and had a great year playing darts in South Bar. RIP Debbie❤️
Peter & Family :
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie.💔
My Thoughts & Prayers
My sincere condolences to all the family ♥️
Rest In Peace Debbie 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. Joan Haley
Sending our deepest condolences to Peter and family on the passing of Debbie. She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. May her lovely soul rest in peace.
We were deeply saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing. Sending our heartfelt Condolences to Peter, Adam, Jody and Donnie. And all of Debbie’s Family and Friends. We will keep you all in our prayers during this very difficult time. May she Rest in Eternal Peace ❤️🙏
Peter and family, I am very sorry to heqr about Debbie’s passing. Thpughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Valerie (Barrington)LeBlanc
To Peter and family,
So sorry for your loss.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter and family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
My friend Peter….very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing…she certainly was a warrior throughout it all and now she is at rest. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family and friends Peter…..she was an amazing woman…..God Bless Debbie…Rest Easy…
Peter and Family
Our deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Debbie was a wonderful lady. Enjoyed many a dart game with her. RIP Debbie
Just found out tonight of Debbie’s passing! Thoughts and Prayers going out to Peter, Jody Donnie and Adam! So Sorry For Your Loss! 🙏🙏🙏
Jody – Adam and Donnie. So sorry to hear about your mom. I used to babysit you all for your mom many years ago. Your mom was so sweet. May she rest in peace.