VERNON, Deborah Perry (Smith) - Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020 in her 92nd year after a long and fulfilling life.
Debby was born on March 25, 1929 in Wilmington, Delaware.
She was daughter to Walter Dent Smith and Elizabeth Smith (Fletcher) and loving sister of Alison Prentice (Smith).
Debby was the beloved wife of Granville Patrick Harcourt Vernon (deceased).
They married in September, 1954 and enjoyed 51 years of wonderful and action-packed life together.
Debby was a loving and devoted mother to Kathy Martin (Robert Martin), Geoffrey Vernon (Ariel Raya) and Sue Pellerin (Denis Pellerin).
She will also be missed by Cynthia Gunn.
Debby adored her grandchildren, Richard (Katrina), Taylor (Jordan Booth) and Scott Martin; Caitlin (Sebastian Potter) and Julia Vernon (Scott Christopher); Sarah and Lucie Pellerin.
Debby was also blessed with three great-grandchildren: Elsie & Fred Martin, Felix Potter and many much loved brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews and their children.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Stephen Ross, and the staff at Leaside and Bradgate Retirement Residences who were respectful and caring to Debby. Very special thanks to Debby’s personal caregivers, Luz, Hazel and Inna for treating Debby like family.
A private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Toronto or to a charity of your choice.
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