Deborah Ann Cook (nee Bauerlein)
November 2, 1956 - June 28, 2022
Funeral Details: Celebration of Life: Sun., August 14, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach
Deborah Ann Cook passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving spouse and family at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ontario on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the age of 65. She will be greatly missed by her loving spouse, Patrick Mackle; her children Alanna (Ryan) Dufton and Timothy (Erica) Cook; her siblings Jayne (Jim) McCallum and Donnie (Joanne) Bauerlein. Loving grandmother of Addison, Caleb, Darcy and Brody; as well as many nieces and nephews. Also missed by sister-in-law Janice Mackle, son-in-law Patrick (Nicole) Mackle, and step-grandchildren Parker and Quintin. Predeceased by her father, Don Bauerlein; her mother, Jean Smythe; and brother-in-law Bill McCallum. She was full of love, understanding, caring, concern for others, generosity, and had a great sense of humor and will be held in each and every one of our hearts forever.
Debbie lived her childhood years in London Ontario where she enjoyed roller skating and bowling before moving to the beautiful Georgian Bay area in 1970. Following her secondary school years in Wasaga Beach, she dedicated her life to family and career. The majority of her career was at CCL Container in Penetanguishene for 20 years. She later joined Swish Maintenance Ltd in Barrie where she has been a dedicated and valued employee and was the cornerstone of the Customer Care Team at the Barrie branch for the past 10 years. Her loss has been deeply felt by co-workers in the Swish family and all who had the pleasure of working with her over the years. Debbie also proudly served the community’s greatest need while being an active member of the Kinette Club of Wasaga Beach for many years and always enjoyed the Kin fellowship. She loved family gatherings and travelling to Cuba. We suspect she is now lying on the beach in Cuba with a cocktail in hand, watching the waves roll in. Debbie’s best friends will always remember her beautiful smile, their special time spent with her and her love for life.
Many thanks for all their kind and compassionate care to the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Team, ICU doctors and nursing staff at Toronto General Hospital, with special thanks to Dr. John T. Granton; and ICU, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie.
A Celebration of Life will be held on the 14th of August, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Oakview Room at the RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z-1Z7.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcomed in Debbie’s memory at either the:
- Scleroderma Foundation : https://www.scleroderma.ca
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: https://phacanada.ca
Online memories and condolences may be made at www.peacefultransition.ca
Carol and John Mudde
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022We were saddened and shocked to hear of Deb’s passing. She loved to laugh and have fun and we recall many wonderful memories of great times we shared. Our condolences to her family. Hold on to all your wonderful memories of Deb to sustain you during this difficult time. Unfortunately we will be away on vacation on the day of her celebration of life. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers that day. Hugs to you all!
Susan Lumsden
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022My deepest sympathies on Debbie’s passing. I worked with Debbie for a number of years at CCL and enjoyed our times together. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many.
Jeff Radice
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. I worked for CCL Container in Hermitage Pennsylvania and was friends with Debbie. I always looked forward to seeing her on my many trips from Pennsylvania to Penetang. May she Rest In Paradise. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Elizabeth and James Koehle
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022I’ll miss her laugh . She was an amazing woman and she will be missed . Hugs to the family .
Joanne Lister
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022So devastated to hear of Debbie’s passing. I worked with her at CCL. She was a lovely person with an infectious smile. RIP Debbie. We lost a good one! Joanne Lister
Murray & Jane Lees
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022Our thoughts are with you & your family, Tim & Erica. Cherish your memories & keep them close. May she Rest In Peace.
Heather and Joe Fernandes
Posted on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022My thoughts and prayers go to her family at this difficult time. This is such a great loss at such a young age. I am sure she is lying on a beach with her parents and Bill looking down on all the love ones she left behind. So sorry for this loss of this incredibly loving women.
Corrine Lalonde and Jason Karklins
Posted on: Wednesday, July 6, 2022Debbie was a second mom to me growing up. Alanna and I spent many hours together, eating squeezy cheese that Debbie would bring home, chasing Bandit around the house and being driven in Debbie’s red car to school and Brownie events. I’ll miss her and the memories I have of her. Thinking of you all and hoping your memories of her bring you comfort at this time, and in the days and months ahead. Lots of love and hugs, Corrine Lalonde, Jason, Danica and Brenna Karklins.
Brian Stoddart
Posted on: Thursday, July 14, 2022To the grieving family and friends of Debbie Cook,
As you know, Debbie worked with our company for many years and during that time, as you can imagine – she made a lasting impact locally and throughout the company. Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies from everyone at Swish during this difficult time, Debbie will be missed.
Rest in Peace,
Swish.
Lisa Renaud
Posted on: Wednesday, July 20, 2022When ever I would see Debbie she had a big smile on her face. She always had a sunny disposition, that no one could ruin her day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and many friends. She will be greatly missed.
David and Lisa