Deborah Ann Benoy

Benoy – Deborah Ann, 61, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in Moncton, NB, she was a daughter of Robert Beyea of Montreal and Marie (Hirtle) Beyea of Lunenburg.

Deborah ran her own day care for a number of years before working with the Ontario Department of Motor Vehicles and becoming a  supervisor. Following this, she was a secretary for the Scarborough School Board.

She is survived by her husband James Rhodenizer, her son Shawn of Halifax, her brothers Harold (Anne) of Mercer Island, Washington State and John  Robert of Unionville, ON.

She was predeceased by her first husband Ted Benoy.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Deborah’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

“Cancer has taken me quickly down this next path. I believe in destiny. Don’t cry. Smile, raise a glass, tell a joke or story and be sure to laugh and love life. Goodbye to all my family and friends, and, yes, ladies, now everyone knows my date of birth and age- arrrghh!”