Also known as "Debs"
8 April 1967 – 22 April 2022
Also known as "Debs"
8 April 1967 – 22 April 2022
ROSKILLY, Deborah Mary (Debs):
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday, 22 April 2022, aged 55. Dearly loved and very much missed daughter of Marina and the late Colin, loved sister of Dave, Al, and Bronnie. Cherished Aunty Deb of Jazz, Nyah and Keaan. Cherished friend of Julia, Elza, Chris, and Adam.
Friends of the family are welcomed to attend a service to celebrate Deb’s life at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 52 Juliet Street, Stratford on Friday 29 April 2022 at 1pm. Followed by a private cremation.
Messages for the Roskilly Family may be left here on Deb’s tribute page.

Funeral service held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stratford
Dear Debbie I only just heard of your passing. Deepest sympathy to all your family and friends. To Mrs Roskilly, Dave, Al, Bronnie and families my sincere condolences and prayers sent to you all From myself and all of my family. We wrote letters by snail mail for many years and sent photos from NZ to England and America of our journeys and news. I will miss those letters and photos and the latest news. Rest In Peace my dear pen friend. I am deeply saddened that we never got to meet in person Fly high and free Love Hazel Chubb and family xxx Melbourne Australia
Dear Deborah, To my oldest friend in the world I will miss you and all of the time we have had from meeting at primary school, to teasing each other at high school, with your ridiculously long scarf and my height challenge, to parties while studying, and catching up across the other side of the world. I will miss your letters, emails and cards writing about your family, animals and dairy entry adventures that you took on your frequent walks. I miss your contagious laugh and amazing photographs. Please go now in peace to walk the paths of heaven until we meet again for another life long friendship. Love Cherie ❤
Hi Marina, I was so sorry to hear about the death of Debs. It must be horrible for you at this time, trying to pick up your life. I would have phoned but I couldn't find a number in the book. Michele is home at the moment and helped me write this tribute. Wishing you all the best. Thoughts, Pam xx
Deb.. fond memories of drinking green drinks until our tongues were green, lots and lots of photos of cows.. and each cow had a name, great walks together and just in general good times on herm. Really sorry to hear that you have passed and that we didn't catch up here in nz. But you have always been in my thoughts and i have always admired your adventurous spirit.... I could never forget your infectious laugh! Condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences are sent to Debs family. She was one of a kind and I have some great memories of our times on Herm and also when she visited us in Scotland. She had a fabulous time on all her adventures but spoke so fondly of being at home with the family on the farm. May you rest in peace.❤️
So sorry Marina to hear the news of Debs passing away. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Dear Deborah, thankyou for being so kind and friendly to us girls when we were young. My heart goes out to your beautiful family. Thinking of you all. Donna
So sad to hear of Debs passing much love to you all Marina Bronnie David Alan and kids and families xxx Love Tania Phelan. And family. Fly high Dear Debs, Dad be there waiting. 😇😓
I'm so sorry to hear about this Marina. What a tragic loss. Lots of love, Leon & Gordy Gray-Lockhart 😥
Dear Marina, our deepest sympathy. May the peace of God be with you and with the family. May Deb rest in Peace and rise in Glory. Raj, Jekheli, Avika and Uday
Dear Marina & family, Sharing the sad loss of Debs with sympathy and thinking of you all with love. ♥️ Luv Viv & Barry Milner
My deepest sympathy to you Marina, and all the family. She loved life and travelled.
Marina, that is such sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family as I remember all those long-ago days. God bless. Paul Catchpole
Deepest sympathy to you all thinking of you
To Marina I am so very sorry for your loss sending lots of love from Melody and Willow ❤️
To Marina and family. Our deepest sympathy. We were very fond of Debs, she was a lovely lass. Chris and Cedric Yeoman.
Deepest sympathy to you all. Ross and Lesley Falconer
Sympathy and love to Marina and all the family.
To Min and family. Debs and I used to write to each other and good friends!! I’m so shocked and saddened to hear that Debs has passed away. She was a lovely person and we be came good friends!! I’m So very sorry and sad for you ones. I will always remember her!! I loved her photo with the dog. ❤️I won’t forget her!! Wendy Prankerd (Debs friend).
Deb's. I love this photo of you and Jess 💜
To Min, Dave, Al, Bronnie and family, My mother and I are very saddened to hear of Debs sudden passing. Being associated with the family for many years we both have fabulous and extremely fond memories of Debs. Deb's is very sadly missed. Love to you all xxx Sharon Baillie and Jan de Vries

Funeral service held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stratford

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