Debra SHIPMAN Obituary

So very sad to hear that Debbie is no longer with us. We were friends for over 30 years. So many memories. Walks on the beach with our dogs, movies, dinners, phone calls and long chats and visiting me in Sydney. A good friend, a good listener, generous and a great sense of humour. I will cherish our memories and will miss you very much. Rest in peace dear Debbie. Your Friend xx

I remember long nights with Deb in the dark control room at Armourguard in Byron St CHC. Always good for a laugh and very staunch - loved her doggies to bits

It’s a long time since I saw her last some 20 years but it sounds like she was the same wonderful eccentric person I knew and glad she had lots of friends. Last time I saw her I stayed at her house in New Brighton with my dog. She wasn’t that good at cleaning and the grass was nearly as high as the house but she was the perfect host and so very funny. Will miss her and wish I had kept in touch xxx From one Debbie to another

My friend from primary school we created so many wonderful memories: crazy, sumptuous afternoon teas that her mum laid on for us, great fun spooking ourselves (and others, we thought) with my melodica, sneaking the chooks in to her bedroom, gossiping all night during sleepovers. RIP my old friend.

A beautiful sole, going to miss all our laughs, gossip sessions, foodie parties, beach walks, dinner and movie dates. Debbie you will be missed so much, we are so lucky to have shared many wonderful moments with you, we will cherish those memories always, Rest In Peace beautiful lady xx Debbie & Mark

Fond memories of working with Debs for many years. She was always up for a laugh and a great travelling companion on several away trips I was fortunate enough to share with her,a great colleague and a very kind friend. Rest in peace Debs. Christine Kelly

Much love to her gorgeous friends who are thinking of Debbie and missing her and wishing they could tell her what she meant to them.