It is with profound sadness that the family of Deborah Louise Bull Hurley announces her unexpected passing which occurred at her home in Orange Park, Florida on February 12, 2017. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Woodstock, New Brunswick to the late Charles Bertram and Abigail Scott Bull.
Deborah worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Jacksonville Florida until her retirement due to ill health.
She spent many good times with family and friends travelling abroad as well as the USA and Canada. Debbie always loved returning home to Woodstock to spend time with her family. Her passion was restoring furniture, auctions, shopping, art work, interior designing and entertaining at the Hurley family cottage at Old Orchard Beach.
Debbie's love for her animals remained constant throughout her life. Her loving dog "Romeo" remained by her side until the end.
She is survived by her sisters: Marjorie MacFarlane of Englewood Florida. Anita (Norman) Williams of Calgary, Alberta. Phyllis Matthews and Joan Bull Sophocleous both of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick.
Stepchildren: David, Julie Phipps(Andy) and Steven(Lisa).
Step Grandchildren : Alex,Matt,Chase,Isabella,Ryan,Lindsey and Quinn all of Maine USA. Many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sisters-in-law: Linda Hurley Boynton (Tim), Pat Hurley Lee (Jim) and Winona Hawkes Bull.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband Ralph J. Hurley, her brothers Winston, Franklin, and Bertram Jr. Nephews Malcolm, Lawrence, and Jamie Bull. Niece Elizabeth Anne Matthews. Brothers-in-law: Ronald MacFarlane, Angus Matthews, Peter Sophocleous .Sisters-in-law: Myrna Johnston Bull Ellis and Sherrill Graham Bull Kinney.
Celebration of Deborah's life and graveside service will be held at the Christ Church Cemetery Lower Woodstock N.B. on Saturday September 23rd 2017 at 1 pm.
Deborah and her late husband will be laid to rest in the family plot where generations of her family are resting. Rev. Shirley Noseworthy officiating. A reception to follow at St. Luke's Anglican Church Hall ,Upper Woodstock.
Arrangements are under the care of Scott's Funeral Home. 815 Main Street Woodstock.N.B. To send condolences please visit www. Scottfh.com.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Deborah will be warmly remembered by family, good friends and colleagues.
"Softly the leaves of memory fall. Gently we gather and treasure them all."