Donna O' Neil and family
I'm so sorry to hear of Debbie, my deepest sympathy to all.
Kathy Burnham Sicord & Bob Sicord, December 20, 2023
DESORMEAUX (NÉE LANCE), Debra Ann "Debbie"
1954 - 2023
Debra Ann (Lance) Desormeaux, (Debbie) – age 69 of Elk Lake, Ontario passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
As per Debbie’s wishes a cremation will take place and there will be a celebration of life at a later date during summer of 2024.
Debbie is survived by close friend Danny Cormier, Family: Randy of North Bay, Andy (Chicky) (Marlene) of Kirkland Lake, Donna O’Neil (Mike) of Tecumseh, Grant of Larder Lake, SharLene of Windsor, Timmy (Tammy) of Pembroke, Shelly (Joe) Clause of Windsor and loved by many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by Alan (Dizzy) Desormeaux, her husband of 50 years, father Orville Lance, mother Betty Lance (Bell), brother Ricky.
Debbie was born in Pembroke, Ontario to Orville and Betty Lance on November 28, 1954. Debbie worked at many different jobs through her life in Elk Lake, and her latest endeavor was curator of the Elk Lake Museum. She totalled loved meeting all the visitors and touring them through the museum and her enthusiasm in sharing her Elk Lake knowledge.
Her love of people always shone through. She was kind and loving and had many close friends in Elk Lake, as well as all her facebook family far and wide.
Her dogs Bobby, Peewee, Finnigan, and Casey were her babies. Spoiled beyond belief.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to her loving lifelong community of Elk Lake
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to Animals First – Temiskaming Shores & Area Animal Services (60 Scott Street, Unit 1, PO Box 1466, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0).
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16 messages received
The lance family
I’m so very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing I left elk lake long time ago but I will always remember your smile kindness laugh and warmth always felt like family to me
My heart goes out to you all I know she will be missed terribly
My sincere condolences
Gerry Verreault
Gerry verreault, December 20, 2023
The Lance Family
Sorry for your loss she was a very nice person always had a smile
To The Lance Family
It was very sad to hear that Debbie had passed away. She was a wonderful person. I remember Debbie very well from many years ago. The Lance Family were all like family to me. I send you all my condolences and love
Carole Poirier , December 20, 2023
The Lance Family
Dearest Debbie,
You kind Elk Lake soul, you will be missed by so many. I will miss your museum posts, the museum will miss your amazing dedication as curator. Your posts always brought me joy to see such a busy little hometown museum be such a hit. May you RIP as you rejoin the love of your life Dez.
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Deepest condolences.
Lance Family and Dan Cormier & Family
So sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed
Sue and Dennis Fiset
Debbie
You will be deeply missed such a soft kind hearted lady ️ never will you be forgotten
Ashley, December 20, 2023
Lance families
Debbie was a very kind, friendly person. She would be so welcoming when I would take my grandchildren to the museum for the third time in the summer. Lots of laughs and candy was always available. She will be missed. I’m so sorry for your loss
Debbie Desormeaux
Debbie today i lost my best friend and as we called each other sister's . I will miss your beautiful attitude on life as you lived it to the fullest . Music you loved and always played our old favourites . We had so many great memories Debbie and I will treasure each and everyone. Randy ,Chicky ,Donna , Charlene , Grant, Timmy , Shelly , sending hugs and love on the loss of your sister . Let's keep Debbies memories going through the love of music . God Bless
Norma Paquette , December 21, 2023
The Lance Family
We are so very sorry to learn of Debbie’s passing . She was a wonderful friend and will be missed . Our most heartfelt condolences.
Lori & Derrick , December 21, 2023
The Family and Friends of Deb
My condolences to all who knew her, as she will be genuinely missed.
I will most definitely miss my dancing partner.
Cherish the memories.
Dawn McIntyre, December 21, 2023
Family and Friends
Sincere condolences on the passing of Debbie.
I haven't lived there for decades but she is someone I always remember when I reminisce of the Elk Lake days. The community will certainly miss her presence
Family & friends
My deepest condolences. She will be missed terribly. She was a incredible lovely person. ️
Nadia Parent, December 22, 2023
To the Lance Family
Debbie was a pure soul
She will be missed
God Bless her soul
Tommy Bell, December 22, 2023
Andy and Marlene Lance and families
Andy, Marlene, and families:
Although we never met Debbie, we knew she must have been surrounded by the love of family and friends because that’s the way you have always been.
Please let your good memories of Debbie surround you and bring you peace.
Laurie Bassett and Richard Kallio
Debbie’s Family
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Debbie was such a beautiful person inside and out. I never saw her without a welcoming smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by all.
