Deborah Lee Parkinson was born on July 24, 1960 in Enderby B.C.  and  later resided in Avola B.C. and passed away on December 20, 2014 at the age of 54 years.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and wife.

Survived by her mother, Joanne Katherine Parkinson, also husband, Albert Charbonneau, children Thomas and Tiffany Meier, as well as stepdaughters Nancy and Marianne Charbonneau, stepson Andre(Melissa) Charbonneau, grandchildren Tristan Ryder, Blade White, Noah Charbonneau, Cecelia and Simone Charbonneau, sisters Katherine(Robert) Allaire and Tammy(Gregg) Gillies.

She also leaves to remember her several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins some of whom were very close to her.

Predeceased by her father Thomas Keith Parkinson, brother Robert Allan Parkinson, grandparents Walter and Dorothy Parkinson and Ivor and Kate Benson.

Deborah was born in Enderby and raised in Armstrong on a dairy farm where she spent much of her childhood. The family summers were spent on Shuswap lake water skiing surrounded by family and friends. Deborah had a real passion for cooking whether with family or at a place of work as well as hair cutting. For those closest to her, Deborah had two beautiful children whom gave her a great sense of fulfilment in her life as well as grandchildren to which she adored greatly. This remarkable lady, Deborah Parkinson will always and forever be remembered for being a very loving individual who filled our lives with love, laughter, joy and pride.

She was the kind person who brought sunshine and happiness into lives of all who knew her.

We wish to thank Royal Inland Hospital doctors and staff as well as victim services an emergency response personal for all that you did.

A special star shines in the heavens, to remind us of our very dear Deborah.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC.