Obituary of Debbie Clarkson

CLARKSON: Debora Lynn “Debbie”

Passed away at her home in Barrie on Wednesday July 30, 2025.  Debbie Clarkson of Barrie, formerly of Lakefield in her 61^st year.  Debbie was raised in Lakefield and moved to Barrie over 15 years ago.  In her earlier years she worked as a hairdresser before changing careers and becoming a Personal Support Worker.  Debbie loved playing baseball and was an amazing decorator.  She is loved and missed by her mother Barbara Clarkson (the late Bob) of Lakefield and her children Sterling Clarkson (Allison) of Lakefield and Olivia Barham of Barrie.  Also missed by her sister Kelly Clarkson, nieces Kate Clarkson (Nick Kennedy) and Danielle Clarkson and great nieces Karoline and Madison, all of Lakefield.  A Celebration of Debbie’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Lakefield on Sunday September 7, 2025 from 1:00PM-4:00PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or the R.C.L., Branch 77, Lakefield as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.