Whitney Pier
December 13, 1953- September 16, 2025
Deborah Elizabeth Moules, age 71, died at home in Whitney Pier surrounded by those who loved her on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, due to complications associated with her third reoccurrence of cancer. Debbie was the daughter of Reginald and Elsie MacNeil and the daughter-in-law to Mary Adele and Clarence Moules.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Eddie Moules; daughters, Tanya Boone, and Kerry Moules; four grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Samantha, Dylan, Sarah, and Spencer; sisters, Donna, and Darlene; brothers, David, and Bobby; in-laws, Mary ‘Snookie’ (the late James), Bill and Chris, Welsford and Anne-Marie, Marilyn and Donnie, Diane and Melvin, and Harla O’Neill; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Besides her parents and in-laws, Debbie was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberley in infancy (January 25 – February 5, 1979) due to heart complications; closest sister, Gloria; brothers, Eddie and Reggie; sister-in-law, Irene, and special nephew, Jim O’Neill.
Debbie first started working at the A&W in Sydney and Antigonish, supporting Eddie while he was completing his Education Degree. In the late 1980’s, Debbie then moved on to become a Teacher Assistant, working in Whitney Pier until she moved to Sydney Academy. At Sydney Academy, she made many friends and loved going to work to see Janis, Sharon, and Donna. Debbie shared many laughs, was up for anything that came her way, and helped and inspired numerous students until she finished her career in 2010. Her times at Sydney Academy created everlasting bonds with friends that became her family.
Debbie had many interests. She loved going to bingo with Vickie and playing tarbish monthly with her regular group of 12 friends. Debbie spent many evenings throughout her years getting together with her quilting group, sewing and putting together beautiful quilts and other projects. Weekly, she met with Janis, Theresa, Diane, Josephine, Regina, Rita, Christine, Mary, Sandra, and Kathleen. These ladies traveled throughout Nova Scotia and to Maine, New York, and Texas looking for material to create new projects and to do a little shopping.
Debbie loved reading, bowling, roller skating, skating, and learning how to dance. Debbie also loved to go to craft shows and lunch with her sister, Gloria, daughter, Tanya, and niece, Paula. This was the start to her favorite holiday, Christmas. On Sundays, Debbie enjoyed her weekly visits to Glace Bay to see Snookie, Barb and Jerry to share coffee and something sweet.
Debbie loved to entertain. She was known for her lobster chowder and hosting friends often for cards. Debbie and Eddie had an inseparable relationship with their closest and cherished friends for over 30 years. Donna and Donnie and Sharon and Alan became more than just friends. They are their extended family and enjoyed many memorable vacations together. They saw each other regularly for cards, supper and celebrations.
Right up until her final days, Debbie showed her quick wit, and always spoke her mind, whether her friends and family liked it or not. She was honest, truthful, funny and kind to everyone who knew her. Her friends and family admired these qualities in Debbie. She was a beautiful soul and a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
The family of Debbie would like to send a sincere Thank You to the Palliative Care staff, VON staff, New Dawn Home Care, The Red Cross, the Cancer Doctors, and friends and family who supported Debbie when she was sick. We appreciate family and friends dropping into our home to say their final goodbyes and truly appreciate all of the food, cards, and gifts. A special Thank You to cousin, Rose for blessing Debbie and catering the reception.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Debbie Moules will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, September 27, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Debbie may be made to The Whitney Pier Boys and Girls Club, Molly’s Mission, Nadine’s Comfort Closet, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
I was heartbroken to hear about Debbie’s passing. She was such a wonderful person, and her passion for Tarbish, along with her baking and quilting skills, brought joy to everyone around her. Her love for Bingo and her vibrant spirit will be dearly missed.
Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Debbie’s beautiful memories will always remain in our hearts.
With heartfelt condolences,
From: Jimmie Brennan & Ray Tam
To Eddie, Tonya, Kerry, Samantha, Dylan, Sarah, and Spencer and the entire Moules and MacNeil families. Please accept our sincerest condolences on Debbie’s passing. Love Sandra ( CheChe) and Joe.
Eddie,Tonya, Kerry and family please accept our sincere condolences and prayers on the passing of Debbie… Debbie was a great lady ,always had a big smile whenever you seen her.. RIP Deb🙏😢
Eddie, Tanya, and Kerri. I only just learned of your wife/mom’s passing yesterday, October 7. I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your whole family. Debbie was an awesome person and I always enjoyed her cheering us on at YBC back in the day. Thinking of all of you during this tough time. Little Peter Bren 🙂
To Eddy and family. Sending healing prayers and comfort during this difficult time. Our love goes out to you.
Bill and Chris Moules , Patrick, Dawn, Taylor and Avery Moules, Darryl, Lucinda, Ciara and Brock Moules, Tony and Sandra Psutka and Danny and Jill Psutka from Ontario.
Our deepest condolences to Eddie and family. May God bless you all.🙏
Eddie,prayers and condolences . .
To Eddie and girls,
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Debbie, a huge void for you all to fill.
Thinking of you all, take care.
Eddie,Tanya, Kerry & family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing , we knew how much she meant to you all & how much you meant to her. She really was a wonderful person in every sense of the word . She will be missed by everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.
My sincerest sympathy Eddie to you and your family
So sorry you lost your best and closet friend
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing
I enjoyed working with her and our chats outside of school
Hugs to Eddie and her family
Sincere condolences of Debbie’s passing
Eddie, Tanya and Kerry and all the family, I am sorry to be reading of Debbie’s passing….she was such a sweetheart and it was a pleasure to have know her! RIP Debbie 🙏🏻💔!
So sorry to hear about the passing of Debbie,Our Deepest condolences to all her family,May she Rest in Peace
Sincerest condolences to Eddie, Tonya, Kerry & families on Donna’s passing. Debbie had the most gorgeous smile which would brighten up any room. May all the precious memories you have of Debbie bring you comfort.
Eddie and family,So sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing.May she Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to you and your family, Debbie will surely be missed by me, We had so much fun together on our trips, she will always be in our thoughts and hearts ❤️❤️
To Eddy and family, so sorry to hear about Debbie’ passing. She will be greatly missed. I have many fond memories of times spent in the staff room at SA hearing Debbie’s many stories. She was a tremendous support for students who needed it the most. Hoping your many fond memories will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Eddy, Tonya, Kerry, Samantha, Dylan, Sarah and Spencer you have our deepest condolences on the loss of Debbie. The grief unmeasurable but the memories of Debbie and all the fun times we had will live on in all our hearts . We love you all. ❤️
Eddie and Family; We are so very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. We have friends staying with us for the funeral of her brother,Tom O Keefe and sadly , we will not be able to express our sympathy in person. May past memories be a source of comfort during this most difficult time. Take care! We care! Ralph and Belinda Hoffman
Dear Uncle Eddy, Tanya, Kerry Ann & grandchildren. You had the best. Your loss is indeed large. Allow the memories to flow & guide you forward. Grief is the cost of great love!
My dear Aunt Debbie. I loved you – your quilting, your blueberry squares, your wit, your ability to beat Eddy at Tarbish – even if he won’t admit it, your love of everything right & calm & peaceful, your love of family & friends. I’ll miss you!! Rest in peace Deb until we meet again. Hugs to you & one for my honey, if you can. Fly high & be safe in the arms of Jesus. XOXO
My sincere sympathies are extended to you all.
My Condolences goes out to the family of Debbie,My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family at this difficult time,May She RIP
Heartfelt condolences to Eddie ,Kerry Ann and especially Tanya.This is a heavy burden to bear I will pray for strength for all of you.Remember God sees every tear!
Eddie, our sincerest condolences to you and your family on Debbie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty and Bill Smith
Eddie .Tonya and Kerry …Sending sincere condolences to her family and friends.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you May she rest in peace…She was a beautiful lady fr..Sherry ..Wendy ..Scott Tracey Brent And Trevor Burt
Our Deepest condolences to you Eddy, and family So sorry for your loss..May she R.I.P.🙏
We are very sorry for your loss.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
Eddie and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing. My condolences to you all on such a tremendous loss.
Deepest 💔Sympathy Darlene & family 💐💐at this time.
To Eddy, Tanya, Kerry and families, my deepest condolences.
Debbie was an amazing lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Eddie and family so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Our deepest condolences to Debbie’s Family and Friends.our thoughts and prayers are with you
Eddie and family:
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Debbie. Our thoughts and prayers offered for the family.
Dave, Mary , Janine and Andrea French
Sending our sincere condolences to you Eddie and family on the passing of Debbie. Prayers offered up for you. May she rest in peace. Amen🙏
Out deepest sympathy Eddy and family.from your French St neighbouts.
Eddie and family. My condolences on the passing of Debbie. May your many memories help ease the pain of your loss. Charlie Smith
So sorry to hear of Debbie’s death she was a lovely person &will be missed your memories will help you through this💕
Eddie Tonya Kerry and family our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Kenny and Germaine McLeod
My sincere condolences to you Eddie, Tonya, Kerry & family at this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
RIP Debbie 🙏
Hey, Ed so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. My condolences to you and the family. Take care.
Eddie so sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. She was always so kind to me on the few occasions that we met and talked. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you have friends that will always be there for you. Take Care . Nolan Borden .
Eddie and family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Debbie. Sending prayers to you all.
My condolences to the family. Mr. Moules & his daughter both taught me at Whitney Pier Memorial.
Since condolences to Eddie and family. 🙏
Sending Heartfelt Condolences to Eddie and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May she Rest in Peace.
Eddie & Family:
So sorry for your loss. May all your fond memories help you through this difficult time .
Eddie & Family:
So sorry for your loss. May all your fond memories help you through this difficult time .
Eddie and family, my deepest condolences to you and your girls! So many fond memories of Debbie! She will be missed by all who knew her! Rest in Peace
Eddie, Tanya, Kerry and families, Thinking of you all and sending our deepest condolences. So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. May all the prayers and thoughts sent your way give you strength in the days ahead. Take Care
Our Deepest condolences to you Eddy, and family.So sorry for your loss.
There truly are no words. . . Our hearts are broken. . . You all have always been like family. . . Eddie, Tanya ( & family ) & Kerry ( & family ) please know that you are close to our hearts, sending more Love & Prayers than you can imagine!
Love You All !
Sorry for you and your family Eddie.
My prayers are with all of you at this sad time
Eddie and Family
Very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Eddie and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing . May she rest in Love and Peace 🙏
To Eddie and the Moules Family. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Rest in peace Debbie.
We all try to find the right words at the most difficult of times and then you realize they don’t exist. Debbie was a great friend to and particularly to our little group. I will smile as I think of her Christmas Eve trip to the mall to watch others shop. Her sarcasm as she said we lived like penguins as she always felt our house was too cold.
Debbie will be missed beyond measure and we were lucky to have her in our circle.
Condolences to all.
My sincere condolences to Tonya and family on the passing of you mom. Sending love and light your way during this difficult time
sorry for your loss . she always looked after us . rest in peace.
Eddie & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Debbie was such a wonderful person. So beautiful and kind and that beautiful smile was always so nice to see. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend her service on Saturday, I will be out of town. I only found out about Debbie passing, today. My sincerest Condolences go out to each and every one Debbie’s family and friends. She will be dearly missed and always remembered. Love and prayers
Cindy Price.❤️❤️
Eddie,Tanya, Kerry and extended family sending my sincere condolences on the passing of Debbie. May God grant you all his strength and peace during this very difficult time of loss. I am so happy I got a chance to see Debbie at Lauren’s engagement party. RIP Debbie 🙏
My sincere condolences to Eddie. family and friends on the passing of Debbie.
Debbie was a kind, caring, generous and funny person who was appreciated and loved by students and staff at Sydney Academy and will be.fondly remembered.
May she rest in peace.
Condolences to Eddie and the MacNeil family on Debbie’s passing. She was a lovely lady and a well known Pier girl and gave to her community. God bless .
Eddie, my deepest condolences to you and your family on Debbie’s passing. What I will always remember most about Debbie at Sydney Academy besides advocating fervently to do the right thing on behalf of her students, is her love for her family. She sparkled when she spoke of you and she beamed when mentioning anything at all about Tonya and Kerry. May Debbie rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to Eddie and family,,,RIP Deb.
our sincere condolences to Eddie and family,,, Our thoughts and prayers are with you
The Moules Family would like to thank everyone who attended Debbie’s Celebration of Life. We would like to thank the staff at the Whitney Pier Funeral Home, Rev. Chant and Jocelyn, Rose for the beautiful reception, and everyone who dropped of cards, gifts, food, or made donations on behalf of Debbie. We thoroughly appreciated all of the love and support shown to our family.
So sorry to learn of Debbie’s passing. I enjoyed working with her at SA. My condolences to Eddie and family. Your story together was a true love story
So sorry Eddie to hear about Debbie’s passing . Keeping you and your family in prayer.🙏
My deepest sympathies to the MOULES and MAC NEIL families. I had no idea that Debbie was ill. May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of DEBBIE’S passing. May she rest in peace.
Eddie and family. My condolences for your loss. Rest in peace Debbie.