Contributions to the tribute of Deborah L. Siegfried

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Marissa Logue posted a condolence

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Oh How I miss my mom...that is the terrible thing about this disease, I have been missing her for a long time. My mom was my best friend, I called her every single day- in fact, I still have recordings of messages that she left me, just so I can hear her voice. She was always my biggest fan and I know that she still is. I was able to vent, discuss life, get advice...I knew she would always be honest, or sometimes just keep her mouth shut and let me learn. But let me tell you, she was there for me when I fell. The memories I have are grounding me, so many great times. Some fun stories- She was so annoyed with me in High School, she hated being my taxi driver. One time, I told her I would be done at 3:00 and ready to be picked up. Well, I didn't get out there at 3...and she got sick of waiting, so she went home. We didn't have cell phones at this time- so I called her on the pay phone. Guess what she said, "I will get you when I have to go back to town in a few hours" Well- I learned my lesson! So many great memories from our trips to Myrtle Beach every Spring. We would disappear, chasing the boys, and they would always be hunting for us. The times early on, when we were in tents- oh the rain...I think it only rained when we were in tents! She was the one at the pet store as we looked at Abby, as a puppy. Did we need Abby, no- but she was right there with me as we purchased her! She helped me talk dad off a ledge when we brought her home! She was in the recovery room when I had Tanner, having her there eased my mind and it was the most beautiful thing to see my mom holding my son. I will never forget that moment. ....... My mom left us too soon. She was so young. Even though I miss her terribly, I am also thankful that she is finally at peace. Living with dementia was not her, she would never want to be that way. It was so sad to see her fading away. Beth and I were alone with her, just minutes before she took her last breath. We told her, "Mom, it's going to be ok, we are going to be ok- you raised us well. We love you so much." She took her last breath, peacefully with all of us. Mom- it will be ok. We will carry you on in our memories and I know that you are with me every single day. Thank you for being an amazing mom, a super role model, and a wonderful woman to look up to. I am so lucky to call such a strong woman my mom. I love you.

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Mary Landries posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Rick captured so well many of my same thoughts about Debbie and our families but I want to add my own words which won’t come close to expressing everything I’m feeling but like Rick, I will try. I am a better person because of Debbie, my wonderful sister-in-law, best friend, and role model. I met her when Rick and I started dating in 1980 and felt welcome in her home from the start. Our relationship grew strong through the years as I watched her passion for her family and for life. She taught me how to handle our large family get togethers, raise responsible loving children, and be a loving wife. I have so many memories of happy and fun times together...our visits to each other’s homes with daily dog walks (Teddy, Kate, Shadow, Abby, Tommy, Grace, Lily, Bear, Rocket, Chase and Zeke), camping trips to Myrtle Beach that included coloring and hiding Easter eggs at the campsites, trips plus more trips together (Florida, Hilton Head, New Orleans, Panama City Beach, winery visits in both Ohio and the Finger Lakes, the cabin, Toronto…). I remember one time when she and I were at the beach sitting on our beach chairs with our feet in the water and a big wave knocked us over backwards. Lots of laughing involved. She truly was my rock, my confidante, my role model and my best friend. She was strong and always true to herself. I am so very lucky to have had her in my life. She will always be in my heart. Rest in peace dear Debbie. Love you and miss you tremendously.

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Rick Landries posted a condolence

Monday, April 3, 2023

So I really struggle to condense a lifetime of memories into a format like this... plus I'm most definitely not good at writing in general. Having said that, Debbie had a big influence in my life, in high school, she occasionally would pull me into the "cool" crowd and do stuff with older kids... I saw my first R-rated movie with her... Alice's Restaurant. I went off to college, she got married and started a family and yet we stayed in touch... I remember putting up a "Marissa" text mural in her baby bedroom in Brockport in 1978... Later, after I had moved to Warren, Ohio and started a family with Mary, we continually made plans to hook up with her and Jim and their family. She always loved the camping experience and so many of our early fun adventures involved camping. For a number of years, when all of our kids were young, we would meet in Myrtle Beach at Lakewood Campground over Easter/spring break. Theresa and Bill and their family would also be there too so lots of people meant lots of mouths to feed... and this is where Deb would take over and figure out menus and shopping lists and believe me, NO ONE ever left a meal wanting... and of course it was all the best food... grilled meats, mac salad, 10 different kinds of potatoes, sandwich makers over the camp fire (pizza filling, pie filling, refried beans)… anyhow you get the picture, and she was the one leading it all, although EVERYONE would chip in and help do stuff. Deb and Jim moved around a lot, mostly in Florida, and they were always very welcoming, which Mary and I took advantage of on several occasions. I will say, Deb always made us feel like we were at home... like totally comfortable and pampered... she had a knack for that. I remember when they decided to move back to Rochester (for a variety of reasons), Mary and I were very happy because we would be able to see them on a much more regular basis... which we did. One of the trips we made together which Deb talked about all the time, was when we went to New Orleans in March 2017. I think it may have been one of the most fun things she did in her life, she remarked about it for years after. It makes me happy just to think about all the fun things we did together on that trip... many stories there. When I think about Deb, I will think back to the before times and it will warm my heart... I love you honey... may you rest in peace.

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Deanna Hackett Owens posted a condolence

Monday, March 27, 2023

Jim, Danny, Ricky, Theresa and family, Debbie was my cousin. She was the sweetest most beautiful blond. Our birthdays were 1 day apart and so on my birthday I thought of her. When we were little girls we played together in Shinglehouse. I am certain she will be missed by many family and friends. She is now at peace. My sincere condolences to her family. Deanna Hackett Owens

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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Deborah L. Siegfried

1955 - 2023

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