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Deborah Rachelle McKnight

December 29, 2024

Woman wearing 'Favorite People Call Me Grandma' sweatshirt.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Deborah Rachelle McKnight passed away on Friday, November 29th, 2024, at Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Beloved wife of Terry Donnelly. Loving mother of Rachelle Simon (William), Daniel Crane (Michelle), Dustin Donnelly (Cortney), Travis Donnelly (Jenna), and Brian Crane (Chelsea).
Adored grandmother of Sydney, Lincoln, Kylie, Alex, Lily, Keegan, Lochlan, Christian, and Sophia.

Cherished daughter of the late Orville and Gladys McKnight. Dear sister of Rose Campbell (Drew), Diane Sheppard (Garry), Beverly Howson (Jim), Cheryl Brown (Keith Miller), and the late Roger McKnight and Randy McKnight.

The family would like to thank the staff of Northumberland Hills Hospital and the oncology department for all their support and care throughout this time.

Donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital Oncology or Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice.

A celebration of Deborah’s life will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, from 2:00pm–4:00pm at the Knights of Columbus, 1 Elias Street, Port Hope.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Allison Funeral Home.

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