It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Deborah Kelly Clarke on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home in Huntsville at the age of 66.

Born on February 3, 1960, in Weston, Ontario, Kelly was the beloved daughter of Chris and Marlene Clarke. She leaves behind her sister Karen (Brian) and brother Chris (Stephanie. She was the loving aunt to Brandon, Taylor, Sarah, and Katelyn.

Kelly had a love of the arts. She was an excellent painter and often her creations were made using her favourite medium; watercolour. Her love of the arts brought her to attend Durham College for graphic design. She later became a live-in nanny for many families over the course of 20 years. She went back to school to become a medical receptionist and graduated with honours where she then worked briefly in Huntsville at a doctor’s office. After a one-year illness sidelined her, Kelly’s working career brought her to Home Depot where she will be remembered by the many friends, she made over her 19-year tenure.

Kelly could often be found with a book or a puzzle on the go. She loved her family games night whether it was cards or board games, and she very much appreciated the simplicity of living in Muskoka and being surrounded by all the area had to offer. Her family will remember her for great sense of humour, her jokes, and her contagious love of laughter.

In honour of Kelly’s life, a Memorial Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11th at Billingsley Funeral Home, 430 Ravenscliffe Road, Huntsville, Ontario (705) 789-8982, followed by the Memorial Service at 12 noon.

For those who wish, and in memory of Kelly, donations to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated.