Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at the Sault Area Hospital, Sunday December 2, 2018 at the age of 59. Debbie is now reunited with her beloved daughter Shannon and mother Donna Pettenuzzo. Devoted wife and best friend of Rick for 37 years. Beloved daughter of Eddie Pettenuzzo (Verna Dear). Cherished sister of Eddie Pettenuzzo (Louisa), Marcia Belanger (Kevin), and Mark Pettenuzzo (Rhonda). Beloved daughter-in-law of Julia Prpich (late Milan). Dear sister-in-law of Michael Prpich (Janet) and Jane Ayotte. Special and proud aunt of Andrew (Kate), Sarah (Michael), Stephen (Adrienne), Lindsay, Heather, Ryan, Mathew, and Aaron. Special friend of Silvana Kelly (Steve). Debbie’s kindness and generosity will not only be missed by her extended family and friends but by all who knew her. At Debbie’s request a private family service was held. Memorial donations to the Lung Transplant Research at Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation (
tgwhf.ca/tribute or call 416-603-5300) would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road, 705-945-7758).
