Debbie was well respected and known for her drive and commitment to the Coroners Team. I enjoyed working with Debbie to help her achieve her ambitions for the service. I’d like to think we can honour that dedication by continuing to support Coroners colleagues and the wider service she clearly had so much time and passion for….

Debbie was an exceptional public servant and a wonderful person. She was highly respected by all in her field, and her amazing dedication and professionalism was evident in everything she did. Debbie was wise, always very kind, and had a great sense of humour. Debbie, you are sorely missed….

Thank you Debbie, for giving me the opportunity to work alongside your team and for the wisdom you imparted.  Your legacy will continue to inspire others, just as you inspired me.  …

Debbie, I haven’t known you professionally for years, but it soon became evident when you asked for my help that you had such a passion for the work you did and the service that was provided to the people of Kent (and wider) through the Coroner’s Service.  The inspiration you shared with anyone that wanted to grow into this field shone through and you have left behind the most cherished memories for people to grow and thrive.   You could be a very closed book, but once a page of that book was opened there were chapters and chapters of true dedication, love,laughter and fun.   You opened your heart and your home to those close to you and both your heart and your home were extremely beautiful and always blossomed just like Little Miss Sunshine.  Thank you for letting me into some of the chapters of your book (your life) I was honoured to be welcomed in.       Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal….

Although I only worked with Debbie for a short time, her influence and inspiration will stay with me forever. She was a remarkable leader, compassionate and determined, who not only saw the best in people but also their potential. Thank you. It was a privilege to know and work with you.  …

I had the pleasure of working with Debbie for many years and learnt so much from her, her coronial knowledge was extraordinary and her passion for the service was evident. She always wanted the best for the service and worked tirelessly to achieve this. Debbie will be hugely missed, but will never be forgotten. We will work hard to continue the great work she started and make her proud xx…

Debbie you truly were and still are an inspiration to everyone who met you, your knowledge and passion for the service and all those who worked within it was contagious. At the heart of everything you did was your steadfast determination to be an advocate for the dead and ensure that the service always put the deceased and their loved ones at the heart of everything we do.  Thank you for making the service what it is today and for setting us on our journey forward, we couldn’t have done it without you and for that we will always be grateful xx….

Thank you for your support and believing in me. I appreciate the time you spent talking through the coroner’s service. It was clear the passion you had for the service, which will stay with me for the rest of my life. We hope to do you proud and instil the same values going forward….