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Deborah “Debbie” Lynn (née Edwardson) Rush

November 11, 2022

With family by her side, at University Hospital, London, on Friday, November 11, 2022, Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Rush of London, in her 65th year. Debbie will be missed and is dearly loved by husband; Peter Vanderwal, son Tyler Rush and grandson Maximus Rush. She will also be remembered fondly by her siblings; Michael (Sara) Edwardson of Kitchener, Eileen (Andy) Quigg of London, Beverley (Jim) Gribbon of Kitchener, Robert Edwardson and his late wife Jackie (2022). Predeceased by her parents Ethel and Norman Edwardson. Deborah will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Debbie was employed for 33 years at Metro (Adelaide and Cheapside) in their bakery.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Northview Funeral Chapel and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Deborah are asked to consider Humane Society London and Middlesex or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Heart Failure Clinic).

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I can’t believe that you passed away, Max and I and Lauren and so many others will miss you every day. You touched so many lives in the time that you were here, you were always there for us no matter the situation. We can never thank you enough we all love you, mom and we will miss you forever. I know your dad is waiting for you and Simone and a few other people that you lost that were close to you. Rest in paradise mom you’ll be forever missed.

~ Tyler

Peter and family; I am so sorry for your loss. I saw and spoke with Deb many times when she walked Bear, she was a lovely woman and I will treasure the laughs and talks that we had. My condolences to all. 🤍

~ Paulette Miller

My sincere condolences to Deb's family . So sad and sudden . Way too young .

~ Colleen Healey

Deb was a very special person to work with. She will be missed by all who knew her.

~ Nancy Fortner

I met Debbie when I moved to cheapside Street at Metro she became a really dear friend very caring I will miss her dearly gone but never forgotten spread your wings and fly you beautiful angel 😢🙏💔

~ Brenda Fountain

Although I did not know Debbie she was part of my extended step family — to her family and loved ones I offer sincere condolences on her passing — RIP

~ Betty Oehring

Services for Deborah “Debbie” Lynn (née Edwardson) Rush

Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

November 15, 2022 1:00 pm to November 12, 2022 2:00 pm

Celebration of Debbie's Life will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

November 15, 2022 2:00 pm

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Humane Society London and Middlesex

St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation (Heart Failure Clinic)

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