FAULKNER, Debra Lee (nee Mintenko)
Mrs. Debra Lee Faulkner (nee Mintenko) passed away suddenly on June 17, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Born on June 10, 1957, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Debra was the middle child of Mike and Viola Mintenko. Debra grew up in Shabaqua and Port Arthur, attending school in Thunder Bay. She attended Lakehead University, graduating with a degree in Library Science. One of her favorite jobs was working with her brother Michael and sister-in-law Susan at the Algonquin Public School, where she held the position of IT Librarian.
In 2004, Debra married her soulmate Bill Faulkner and began traveling the world for 10 years. Their journey took them to Papua New Guinea, where she sang in a band, then to Ghana, West Africa, and finally to Suriname, South America. Along the way, Debra made many friends and initiated many women worldwide into her Beaver Group.
Debra was a strong but sensitive woman with a great sense of humor, who fought her way through many health challenges. Deb will be greatly missed by her husband and soulmate Bill, brother Michael (Susan), sister Nicole (Damian), stepdaughter Stacey, nephews Mikael and Micha, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many friends worldwide.
As per Debra’s wishes, no services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be announced in the near future.