Springwater: At age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, peacefully at home with loved ones by her side. She was born on April 21, 1959, to the late Cyril and Jacquline (Banwell) O’Coyne. Debbie is predeceased by her sister Jill M. Owens. Survived by her husband of 45 years Michael K. Mulligan, son, Kevin M. Mulligan, sister, Sandra A. Loudin, nieces Jessica Randall, Nicole Stefano-Smith, Tammy Conley, Elizabeth Curran, and nephews Donly Northrop, Jim Kingsley and AJ Ingerick, as well as several grandnieces and nephews.
Debbie was a lover and a fighter. She had a fierce love for her family, friends, and animals, but she truly was a fighter! She defied the odds for the last 8 years, with doctors telling her she was a miracle, we called her the “Energizer Bunny”.
Debbie worked at Champion Products in Livonia and Perry for over 25 years. She then took a job as a custodian/cafeteria monitor at both Livonia and Honeoye Schools. She enjoyed the teachers and youngsters! She loved her plants, and gardens, watching “her” birds, spending time with family and friends, and making everyone laugh. Her favorite saying was “Everybody loves Deb.”
Debbie made the decision to donate her body to the University of Rochester Anatomical Program, in the hopes that one day she could help someone else suffering from cancer. Even in death, Deb wanted to help others.
“I did it my way”
Per Debbie’s wishes, there will be no formal calling or service. A celebration of Life will be held at the Hemlock Sportsman Club, 4883 S. Main St., Hemlock, NY 14486 on Sunday, December 22nd at 12:00 PM. Please feel free to bring a dish to pass or an appetizer.
Donations may be to Ontario-Yates County Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456 or the Hemlock Sportsman Club. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sandy so sorry. I have such great memories of her working at Champion. She made my day brighter and was absolutely full of IT. God bless her. I am not able to attend her memorial service but know that I will be thinking of her. Sending you hugs and know she will forever be in our hearts
To all of Deb’s loved ones,
I worked with Deb at Livonia Elementary School. She cleaned my classroom every afternoon. She did it with passion and laughter. She was a perfectionist when it came to her work. I loved our conversations each afternoon. She has certainly been missed here, but her memory is a blessing. Wishing you all comfort as you mourn the loss of such a special lady.
Peace and love,
Jackie Carman
I worked with Deb at Livonia school, she was loved by everyone who knew her. So sorry for your loss.
Sandy…
Larry and I are so sorry . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Glenna
Livonia Community Church
Sassy, sweet, and sooo funny. Deb left her mark on all of our hearts. Bless her special soul.
Sandy——you likely won’t remember this, but MY favorite memory of Deb was at the house at the corner of East Lake Rd and Cleary Road (long demolished, I am guessing) and her reading you and me (as pre-teens) “THings That go Bump in the Night”. Scared the dickens out of you and I! It was a fun summer week, or so. Thinking of you and wishing I could share that fun, fun memory with everyone this weekend! Hopefully we can giggle about it when I am up in spring. THinking of you lots, my dear!
Dear Mike, Sandy . Family and friends. Don and my hearts are with you all. I remember Deb one of the most positive and fun person. May she rest in peace ,no more fighting. I wish you all peace and comfort in your memories. She will truly be missed. Love, Don and Jan. Hyde.