Deborah Rachelle McKnight
1965 – November 29, 2024
After a courageous battle with cancer, Deborah Rachelle McKnight passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Northumberland Hills Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Terry Donnelly and a loving mother to Rachelle Simon (William), Daniel Crane (Michelle), Dustin Donnelly (Cortney), Travis Donnelly (Jenna), and Brian Crane (Chelsea).
Deborah was an adored grandmother to Sydney, Lincoln, Kylie, Alex, Lily, Keegan, Lochlan, Christian, and Sophia. She was the cherished daughter of the late Orville and Gladys McKnight and a dear sister to 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 extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital and the oncology department for their compassionate care. Donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital Oncology or Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Allison Funeral Home.
