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DEBORAH (LEDGER) TARDIFF
1961 - 2019
Raised by her parents to enjoy the simple gifts that life presents, she found great joy in her home, family and friends. With Jack's quick wit and an enduring sense of humour, she walked steadily through life. Deb was keen to model herself after the many strong and capable women of her circle - her two grandmothers, her mom, her aunts, cousins and 'Patsy's' many friends. In doing so, she became an excellent daughter and sister - later, an excellent wife and mother.
Summers as a child were spent at Victoria Beach and when Deborah was 10, their loyalties shifted to Lake of the Woods - Galt Island on Shoal Lake. Many special memories were made here and will continue to be. Summers at the lake were a must and they all learned how peaceful the world could be and how very big the sky could be. They also learned how important it is to win at board games. Island living was a real challenge for someone who never really liked the water, but the destination was always worth the journey.
Deb met Brian in 1980 at university. He was drawn to her curly hair. She was drawn to the tall, handsome man that he is and in 1985 she married the husband and father he would become. She was impressed with his ability to make something from nothing - always with ingenuity, grit and humour. Their cottage started as an idea on a scrap of paper and boatload by boatload, board on board it is becoming the perfect paradise. The focus of Brian's hardworking life has been the comfort of his family and he always exhausted himself to see them happy. Her gratitude to him was profound.
Deb was deeply pleased with and proud of their children, Michael and Carlin - a millionaire's family indeed. They have many happy memories and can easily conjure one to lift them through difficult times. Family camping trips were a highlight for Deb. The van breaking down was a reliable occurrence on these junkets but they would reward themselves with a hotel stay and hot shower when it did.
Deb treasured her relationships with each of her nieces and nephews, Brin, Keilan, Ashton and Sarah - they were all so special to her.
She managed to find awesome people with every job opportunity and each one brought new experiences and friendships. She loved to work and gave each job her all. She was grateful to the many friends at Spirit of Math and M.E.I.A. Her tenacity and sense of humour were welcome traits and she became an invaluable member of their teams.
Deborah would like to thank the Cancer support group.
Thanks to the special people that have helped the family so much in the past year, with driving, meals, kind words and deeds, especially Pam, Ian, Janet, etc.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Deb's memory should be made to Riverview Health Centre - Palliative Care.
Deb's Celebration of Life will be held at the Riverview Community Club, 90 Ashland Ave., on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Condolences for the family may be left at
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2019
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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I am saddened to hear of Deborah’s passing. We lived on the same street growing up, in Fort Richmond, as the Ledger family. Deb was so kind and walked me home from school one day, when I was ill, when we attended St Avila. Later on I bumped into her at RRCC. She was such a great mentor and friend. Such a compassionate person…always! - Posted by: Leslie Batte Inglis (Neighbor and fellow student) on: May 01, 2025
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Our sincere condolences to Brian, Michael, and Carlin. We only just learned about the loss of Deb. Over the years (since our kids were little) whenever we met up--whether at community or school events or even at the grocery store--it was always a delight to engage in conversation with her. A truly remarkable woman. She will be missed by many. - Posted by: Elizabeth Comack and Wayne Antony (Neighbours) on: Jul 29, 2019
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Brian, Michael and Carlin. We are so very sorry for your loss. I feel very badly that we did not know. Deb was such a bright shining star in life and I am sure when you look up into the sky she will always be shining down on you. Our hearts are broken. Thinking of you all. Karen, Ollie, Leah and Erika Mueller - Posted by: Karen and Ollie (Friend and past neighbor ) on: Jul 26, 2019
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Sincere condolences to the family, on the devastating loss of such a wonderful person. She was a friend to me at a difficult time, and I regret not having met with her more recently. I am so saddened by her passing. - Posted by: Hermina Janz (Friend ) on: Jul 08, 2019
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Deb was a bright star in our neighbourhood. I will always remember her laughter and welcoming ways. Fran Gropp - Posted by: Fran Gropp (Neighbour) on: Jul 07, 2019
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Deb, thank you for all your hard work and your dedication towards the MEIA and its Student Chapter. It was always a pleasure seeing your at the MEIA events. Your smile and good humour will definitely be missed. Rest in peace. Émilie - Posted by: Emilie Ferguson (Friend) on: Jul 05, 2019
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Our sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Ed & Agnes Benoit (Aunt & Uncle ) on: Jul 05, 2019
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Our hearts are so broken. A kinder more loving soul one could never meet...her laughter was truly infectious. Our family's collective hearts reach out with much love and compassion to our forever friends (aka family)..her loving brothers...COLIN and wonderful wife Wendy, their children Ashton and Sarah Ledger...also IAN, and his lovely wife Janet, their children Brin and Keilan Ledger and specifically Debbie's husband Brian and their son Michael and daughter Carlin. Rest in peace Debbie. You have left this world with a sparkle that will never be matched.❤ - Posted by: Cathy and Marcus Hunzinger (friends/family) on: Jul 05, 2019
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Even though I was one of the younger siblings hanging out with the boys I will always remember the friendship and fun we shared between the Wright/Jewers and Ledger cottages. Whether it was battling the "Rat Pack", our Manitoba Centennial "parade" or the great Victoria Beach shows we all put on together, we always had a lot of laughs. Deb was a big part of making those summers special. - Posted by: Leslie Jewers (Victoria Beach friend) on: Jul 04, 2019
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My sincere condolences to Brian, Colin & Wendy, Ian & Janet and Deb's children, Michael and Carlin. And to Deb's Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and extended family. Deb had a heart as big as her Laugh and embraced, as family, everyone I ever knew her to interact with. I too was lucky to be graced with experiencing that in Deb and I am sad to know, I'll only know it in memory now. Time to rest now Deb, may peace be yours and for all that will remember you. - Posted by: Les Robinson (Friend of family) on: Jul 04, 2019
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Most of my time spent with Deb was at family parties and celebrations. The joy and the laughter as well as good food. It is not surprising that Deb would organize and be the editor for our family's cookbook. My fondest memory and one I will treasure always is singing Paradise By the Dash Board Light with Deb at Dean and Val's wedding. It was a classic song of our time. Belting out the song together never felt so good! You will remain forever in my heart and soul. - Posted by: Eileen Askew (Family) on: Jul 03, 2019
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Having known the Ledgers/Tardiffs for many years I knew Deb in her many roles she held as a family member...as a sister, daughter, mother and wife. She excelled in all these roles. She greeted everyone with her winning smile, and a sparkle in her eyes...she was always full of “JOY”...embracing life and people around her. Deb had a caring soul, and even if you hadn’t seen her for some time, she always remembered to ask about what was happening in your life...never one to focus on herself. My heartfelt condolences, to all. The loon calls tonight at LOTW will be a connection to Deb and a place she loved so dearly. - Posted by: Meagan Mutchmor (Acquaintance ) on: Jul 03, 2019
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I will always think of Deb as a kind and compassionate community member. She was also so sweet and welcoming, and never seemed to get angry when others around her did. She was the epitome of calm and friendly any time I met up with her. 'The voice of reason'... She always had a smile when approaching you. I'll remember her 'first day back to school parties' with fondness. Our sincere condolences. - Posted by: Kelly & Harold Kluger (Neighborhood friends) on: Jul 03, 2019
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From the intimate and serene shared island of Gold Point to the Ledger departure to Galt Island, I treasure all the wonderful Lake memories, decades past, forever carved in a special place in my heart. ❤️🌲🌲🌲❤️ - Posted by: Anne Wolkenstein (Friend) on: Jul 03, 2019
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I had the pleasure of meeting Deb when MEIA moved into an office space at Film Training Manitoba. Her laughter was contagious and could be heard across the hallway. It was a joy to have a quick chat with her in the shared kitchen space. She was a kind person and helped me when my father passed away by driving me to the nursing home and helped me with collecting his possessions from the storage room of the nursing home. She will be missed. - Posted by: Allison Bile (Colleague) on: Jul 03, 2019
