Debora S. “Deb” Clothier – (57) – of 2327 Windfall Road, Canisteo, died Monday morning (September 5, 2011) at St. James Mercy Hospital following a long illness.
Born in North Hornell on October 19, 1953, she was the daughter of Leland “Bus” & Lena (Davis) Carnes.
Deb grew up in Hartsville and was a graduate of Canisteo Central School (class of 1972). She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Hornell Gardens for several years and for 29 years served as a bus driver for the Canisteo Central School District. For many years she worked as a waitress at the Kill Buck Inn in Canisteo.
Throughout the years, Deb enjoyed riding motorcycles, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. She had a deep love for animals (especially her dogs) and also enjoyed owning & riding horses. She enjoyed competitive “Team Penning & Sorting” which is rodeo style competition and also simply rode horses for enjoyment.
Deb was a member of the Canisteo American Legion. She loved to spend countless hours working in her beautiful flower garden. She enjoyed crafting & crocheting and would make beautiful baby blankets to give to family & friends to help celebrate the beginning of a new life.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted sister, and a warm & loving friend to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be sadly missed by all.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Tamara Clothier of Canisteo and Tonya (Michael) Cooper of Cuba, NY; 3 brothers, Robert (Connie) Carnes of Wellington, CO, Jeffery (Donna) Carnes of Hartsville and Eugene (Nora) Carnes of Belfast; 1 sister, Dianne (Roger) Carney of Hartsville; 4 grandchildren, Justin Kerr, Emma Kerr, Garrett Cooper and Skyler Cooper; her dear & special friend, Bruce Watson; several nieces & nephews.
At Deb’s request there will be no calling hours or services. Her hope is that her family & friends will not cry or feel sad when thinking of her. Instead, she would like everyone to enjoy every minute of their lives, never take living for granted and fondly smile when remembering the wonderful times that they spent with her, knowing that she will always remain in their hearts. As years go by, remember that while riding a horse, move up in the saddle because Deb would like to ride along with you!!
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
To my wonderful family, I just want you all to know that I am grieving along with you and that we have truly been blessed to have Debbie as part of our family. Her courage and strength is not only a legacy to her children, but to all those that have had the priviledge of knowing her. My heart is sad knowing that she is no longer with us but happy knowing that she is reunited with Uncle Bus and Aunt Lena along with so many of our relatives. I love you all and will always be here for you. Let us remember what she wanted, to live our lives never taking one minute for granted!!!!! Each of you is in my thoughts and prayers, and remember she is with us each and every moment of every day. Remember, family is precious and we need to appreciate each other.
Sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. Please know that prayers and thoughts are with everyone.
I love you mom… Im so glad I ride a horse usually at least once a day so I can have you ride along :)
She will be deeply missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family!
Deb will be sadly missed at our horse shows, she was always smiling. There will be a empty spot on Sept 17 for Deb. As we all know she will be watching.
We will all miss Deb’s smiling face at the pennings and rodeos. I was blessed to have the opportunity to know her over the past 30 years during horse functions as well as family functions. She touched my heart with her strength during her battle with cancer. She loved her children and grandchildren and always talked to me about how proud she was of them all. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love and prayers, The Baldwin Family.
I have many great memories to cherish that I shared with Deb. She will be missed but never forgotten. My prayers are with you Tonya and Tammy.
Once a sister always a sister. Your laughter and smile will always be there! So proud to have known such a wonderful person. Thanks to my brother for bringing you into our lives. You both gave us two beautiful nieces that will always be cherished and loved. You will always be in my heart. Love you Deb!!!
Deb was an amazing person who touched the lives of so many. She will be missed by so many including myself. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
I’m sure Deb will be in many saddles for years to come. Enjoy the ride.
Deb was such a joy to be with, around horses and not. She was an amazing friend/roll modal of mine and to our 4-H group as well. She always kept the true meaning of friendship to all of us, even when times were tough. Deb will be forever missed, but always remembered our hearts. My love goes out to Tonya, Mike, Garrett, and Skyler Copper She was an excellent mother and grandmother.
Tammy and Tonya, I am so very sorry for your loss. But what a legacy she left. Loved and admired by so many..must be where you girls got your upbeat personalities and smiling faces.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
MJ
dear Tammy: I was so sorry to read about your Mom….you are in my thoughts and prayers….I remember you talking about your Mom alot. Jesus is holding you in the palm of his hands….and praying with you too. Love and sympathy…Kim and family.
I was so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Billy and Sandy
We have so many fond memories of Deb, Bruce and the Killbuck and are so sorry to learn of Deb’s passing. Hope our Lord is “ready” for her – she was such a wonderful, loving person.
Jeff, Allison, And I are very sorry. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deb’s family.She was very special and will be missed.We are sure she will be looking down and watching over all of us.Willis and Bonny Brown and family.
So glad to have met Deb, what a beautiful person.She will be missed a lot by all of us. love and prayers to all of her family! Every time I look at her grand kids I will see her face smiling because she was so proud of them. God Bless You Deb! You are forever in our hearts
Deb we talked of the coming days awhile ago and we said that God will take care of us. I can picture you and your dogs you still riding Smokie, now you are free and in no more pain> I still remember the first day i met you and what you said, I will miss you but will see you again God willing. Love ya
Deb conducted herself with courage optimism throughout her struggle with a disease that yet defies a reliable treatment. Deb was one of the most unpretentious people I’ve known. Never one to put on airs, she spoke her mind but never did so in a demeaning way. My profound condolences to the Carnes family and Bruce.
Tonya, Tammie, Diane and Bruce,
I am very sorry for your loss of Deb. She was a caring, funloving and adventurous person. There was nothing more contagious than the sound of her laughter. My many memories of Deb at the Killbuck make me smile….but my favorite time that I shared with Deb was the ride on the bikes to see the Elk. We left in overcast 60 degree weather misting with rain hoping that the weather would improve as forecasted. Nope….the temp went down as the day went on. It was the coldest motorcycle ride I have ever been on! Each time we stopped she and I laughed at how freaking cold we were. 320 miles I think we rode that day, and at the end of the day we could think of nothing but a hot shower/bath. But we kept saying how much fun it was. And fun she made it. Deb was a wonderful person and someone I am proud to say that “she was my friend”. Our loss is God’s gain. May her spirit live on in her grandchildren whom she so loved. I will always remember Deb as a hard working, fun loving, compassionate person.
jeanie
So sorry to hear of your loss of Deb..we didn’t know her well..but got to visit her last summer at G’s Rodeo..what a wonderful kind person..& boy did she love her grand-children..& animals..you could see it in her eyes..Blessed Be Deb..be at peace
Dear Tammy and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Trisha and Robert (Bobby) Rockwell
To the family members:
We want to express our deepest condolences. Deb you always placed notes inside of our dessert to go boxes when we were expecting our last child. Thus came her nick name the killbuck baby. We are very blessed to have you as a part of our lives. Thank you so much for being such a cheerful and gracious person.
To the family members and friends, may the lord above guide you through this tough time. May you rest in peace Debbie. Thank you for being so kind.
Deb I will truely miss our late night talks at the kitchen sink after work ,your Wilma Flintstone laugh, the crazy food ideas that you came up with and then watching you make them and hearing you say “if I had a nickle for every knife and fork I wrapped I would be rich” There are so many wonderful things that I can’t list them all. I love you and will miss you. Find Shadow up there for me and give him a big hug, tell him I love him and miss him to.
Deb,The Carnes Family,& Bruce You will be in our thoughts& prayers. Always enjoyed Debs friendly face at the KillbuckInn.Deb was a great lady. With our Love Mike&Helen
My Dahlia’s are for you!!!!! Thanks for touching my life!!!!
Tammy, So sorry to hear about your mom. We are thinking of you and your sister and our prayers are with you. Love ya Terreasa
Girls: I’m so sorry for your loss. I just heard and am trully sorry that I wasnt there for you. I have so many fond memories of your mom. She was a very sweet lady and fun loving person. Can’t believe I use to babysit you girls. How time flies. She will be missed by all who’s lives she touched. You and your families are in my prayers and thoughts. Hope to see you both soon.