Deborah Annette Gillard

It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the passing of Deborah Annette Gillard (Pattingale) on Sunday November 16, 2025.

Debbie was born and raised in Point Aconi and later resided in Sydney Mines.

Debbie worked as a security officer on the Northside for many years. She took pride in caring for others as a personal care giver. She enjoyed the company of her family and friends. She has also been known to belt a few notes of her favorite singer Loretta Lynn.

Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Sabina Pattingale, and sister-in-law Margaret Pattingale.

She is survived by her siblings; Linda (Adrian) Pendergast, Jacqueline (John) Bonnar, Karen (James) Rice, Floyd (Linda) Pattingale, Raymond Pattingale, Murray (Lori) Pattingale, and Lawrence (Tamara) Pattingale. She is also survived by her children (grandchildren); Cory Gillard (Courtney, Faith), Terri Gillard (Haley, Savannah), Leeann Gillard (Dustin, Dylan, Sabrina), and Lisa (David) Serafinus (Taylor, Corban)

Celebration of life will be held on December 5, 2025 at 10:30am at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Alder Point.

Safely Home

I am home in heaven, dear ones. 

Oh, so happy and so bright! 

There is a perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light. 

All the pain and grief is over, 

every restless tossing passed; 

I am now at peace forever,

 safely home in heaven at last.