Passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health Systems – Owen Sound on Monday, December 18, 2023. Born in Belleville on March 13, 1960, Deborah Anne Wettlaufer (née Cochrane) of Owen Sound, was in her 64th year.

Deb was known for her kind and loving passion with a dash of attitude for the sport of hockey. She loved to be at her brother’s/sister-in-law’s house on Balmy Beach Road in Owen Sound to enjoy the pool, BBQ’s and views of Georgian Bay. Debbie touched many lives with her kind heart and caring ways. She spent many years in hockey arenas throughout Canada watching her favorite thrill of hockey. Her most cherished memories included Bingo with her mother Mary and spending time with friends and family at Sauble Beach for those beautiful summer sunsets.

Loving mother of Cody Bass of Tennessee (USA), Amanda Bass (Chris) of Orangeville and Nicole Gienow of St. Catherines. Loving sister of Michael Cochrane, (Katherine) of Owen Sound. Cherished Grandmother of Kaden Dyck (Summer) of Owen Sound and Ava Bass of Tennessee (USA). Aunt of her favorite nephew Mason Cochrane of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Mary Cochrane (née Acton) of Owen Sound and her granddaughter Autumn Weller.

The family would like to extend their expression of thankfulness to Dr. Isomal Aboo of Oncology, to Dr. Terry Smith of Internal Medicine and to the nurses and staff who cared for Debbie during her final days.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Owen Sound Legion on January 12th, 2024 from 1-4p.m. Food and beverages will be provided by Deb’s family. Cremation has taken place and Interment will take place in the spring at the Greenwood Cemetery where she will be buried with her mother and father.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation of Canada are appreciated.