LANE Debra

LANE (Debra): 

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Deb Lane, a former employee of Snap Canning Vale who left many happy memories of our times together. Deb was such a positive, caring person whose creativity and attention to detail shone in her graphic design work with us for several years.

Sincere condolences to Deb’s family - she will be sorely missed.

Ruth and Alan Drew. Snap Canning Vale.

LANE (Debra):

Condolences 💐 to Jan, Janine and Brennan at the sad loss of Debbie. Happy memories of younger days and her wedding day. Rest Peacefully.

Philip and Teresa Tuckwell

LANE (Debra):

Debra Lane... Graphic Designer, Artist, Photographer, Mum, Mentor, Aunt, Nanna, Sister, Daughter, Carer, Fashion Designer/ Seamstress and so much more!... a woman who could do anything she put her mind and heart to... a gifted woman who knew no end to her innovative abilities... disappointingly no amount of creatively devoted writing, nor words in general can really give this woman as much credit or depth of character and love that she deserves in description.

My son, a baby then, and I, met Debra and her husband Brennan about 19 years ago... through our job as Graphic Designers at Snap Printing.

We quickly become a part of their family, and as a single mum, it was an unexpected union but lovingly albeit with a feeling of surprise, welcomed, as they took my baby son and myself into their arms with warmth and genuine care.

My 1 child grew eventually to 3 children and Deb's generosity, care and open armed support, accepting and treating and including us literally as family (and it genuinely felt like it was), impacted our lives in enormous ways, that I am sure even she did not calculate, nor did she intend.

Her strength knew no bounds and even in the face of adversity, she stood strong by our sides for a very long time.

For those who were in awe or did not understand our intense relationship, and there were few, she did not allow it to stand in our way. We had each other, loyally and lovingly.

She was my best friend and all.

With tears streaming down my face, through this moment of reflection, I am not sure I ever expressed that enough to her... and of course this is 1 of those moments, where one wishes they had shown that more caringly over time, or made more effort as her last couple of years were deeply committed to her ailing mother and immediate family, so our time together had thinned... so to share such exquisite momentary notes of melancholy were mere distinguished memories. It was a love never lost. A love and understanding that will go on forever.

She supported me and my children, committed to us, through the next 19 years and tolerated / sometimes joined in my naughty nature and over use of bad words, dark senses of humour jokes... and her reactions of those, only made it even funnier. "Oh Stop It You!" Never did she allow me to feel judged. We got each other most days and even when we didn't, it did not matter. Unconditional love is an amazing thing when you are lucky enough experience it.

Deb, Debbie, Debra or (DeBra as she called herself some times), soon became Aunt Deb and Uncle Bren... this eventually migrated to Nanna Deb... she truly was a magnificent woman, who deserves so much more recognition and adoration.

Honestly no words can describe the nurture she gave me and the incredible and sincere thanks I feel towards her.

She truly should have and could have been nominated and  won "A Nobel Mother Teresa Prize Award" for the extraordinary work, love and charity she did for me and my kids alone, let alone all the other people in her life, including her own children - she seemingly had this stream of time to give, that knew no end. Many who took her for granted or saw her as a competitor and did not seek to understand the magnificence of what she was and stood for.

She was always very much loved and appreciated by myself and my children and I was lucky to experience a close kinship with Deb, that I will be forever grateful for.

Our deep connection saw us share many laughs together, shared secrets, relationships with others, dinners, confidential matters, and saw her laugh at me sometimes when I cried lol... a quirk I loved about her and her sometimes inability to show compassion ("I don't know what to say" moment, so she would laugh instead)...

She was like a Mum, Sister, Mentor and Creator of many things for me, and my children loved her deeply. She was more family, than family could ever be and none of, reached the depths or level of connection as did her and I, with my children also.

Really there is so much more I could say, experiences and memories that would bring others joy, tears and laughter but I will respectfully leave it as that.

Sharing my story, for me, describes what a true credit Deb was to all and after all, this outstanding individual deserves words more of deeper meaning.

After all, this woman, never made it about herself. This was a woman that many could never be like and in many ways, she had spoilt me. She listened, she loved, she laughed, and she gave. But also by expressing the impacts she had on me and my children, is an expression of who she is and was as a human being. We are part of her story.

Through out all her medical conditions and issues, migraines, she always made time for us. I could never live up to her generous nature or be half the person and woman that she was.

She has set me to be the person I am today... I often find myself helping others, but I could not compare to the lengths she went to, nor could I match her in any of those ways.

My children and I, are of course devastated. A kind and loving soul.

With love to all those that were lucky enough to be a part of her life. Go on knowing she would want you to be happy, lovingly supporting us all, doing all that we can all do, as family.

She could have left a legacy and in many ways she has but instead committed herself to everyone around her. And even though we did not always show it in obvious ways, she will be forever missed and loved.

Thank you to Deb's boys (Aaron, Matthew, Joshua and Daniel) for allowing us to share your mother. Thank you Brennan for allowing us to share your wife. And thank you to Deb's sister (Janine), for allowing me to be a part of your sisterhood and not resenting me, when many others would have.

If we could be half the person Deb was, most days, the world would be a better place.

Thank you Debra. For all that you did. We love you.

Love always and forever

Luan, Brock, Ava and Willow.

LANE (Debra):

Jan and Janine my heart breaks for the loss of your beautiful Debbie, loving daughter and sister. Deb was truely an amazing soul who touched so many and was loved by all who knew her.

Sending my love, prayers and condolences to you and Debs family at this very sad time.❤️🙏🏻✨

LANE (Debra):

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of a dear friend Deb.

She was such a loving caring person ❤️

My love to Brendon and the boys, Aunty Jan and Janine .

Love Sue and Peter Van Ryt ❤️😇❤️

LANE (Debra):

A beautiful soul, and lifelong friend. Always supportive and generous of heart. Deb you will be deeply missed by so many. My thoughts are with all the Lane and Ballingall families. 

Jane Bester

LANE (DEBRA JANE)

Jan and Janine Ballingall wish to convey their sadness on the loss of their beautiful daughter and sister. We knew her like so many others as selfless and good natured, a rock solid daughter and sister. Deb lived at peace with herself and God. Death has been defeated by Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

The Funeral Notice will be printed at a later date.

LANE (DEBRA)

Beautiful memories of a special lady. Our love and deepest sympathy to Brennan, Aaron, Matthew, Joshua, Daniel and families.

Jan, Louise and Daniel Vernon and Yvonne and families

LANE DEBRA A kind, capable and brilliantly creative cousin of Robert and John Stevens. Deb was loved and treasured by all. Our condolences go to the Ballingall and Lane families.