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Deborah SNAPE Obituary

SNAPE, Deborah Ann (nee McMahon). Died peacefully on Friday 8 November 2024. Loved daughter of the late Royce and Eileen McMahon. Much loved niece of Auntie Pauline Davis of Christchurch. A private cremation will be held. All Communcations to Dils Funeral Services, PO Box 302 504, Albany, Auckland 0751



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 9, 2024.

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Nikki Pooley

November 12, 2024

Deborah Snape
When I first saw Debby she was standing on the back of her boyfriend´s bike wearing a bikini. This was the way Debby was in my life. Always happy to have fun.
She was a dancer and we would often dance the night away! One of our favourite bands was an African band. You would find us at the front!

She was also always caring. When she worked in education with young people with all sorts of needs she would go out of her way for them. One of her London young adults found themselves in prison in the country near to me. Debby persuaded me to drive her to visit him and take him some home cooked food and books.

And her laugh was infectious - after she died I dreamt I could hear her laughing. Properly laughing without the inhibition of the disease which drained the laughter from her in the last few years.

I miss having her in my life. I send my condolences to all the family.
Especially thanks to Myrine who was with her and helped her in the last year and a half. And thank you to Michelle who was a real friend through that troubled time.

Debby - one day I ll dance and laugh with you in the light. Love from Nikki

Nikki Ley

November 12, 2024

Deborah Snape
When I first saw Debby she was standing on the back of her boyfriend´s bike wearing a bikini. This was the way Debby was in my life. Always happy to have fun.
She was a dancer and we would often dance the night away! One of our favourite bands was an African band. You would find us at the front!

She was also always caring. When she worked in education with young people with all sorts of needs she would go out of her way for them. One of her London young adults found themselves in prison in the country near to me. Debby persuaded me to drive her to visit him and take him some home cooked food and books.

And her laugh was infectious - after she died I dreamt I could hear her laughing. Properly laughing without the inhibition of the disease which drained the laughter from her in the last few years.

I miss having her in my life. I send my condolences to all the family.
Especially thanks to Myrine who was with her and helped her in the last year and a half. And thank you to Michelle who was a real friend through that troubled time.

Debby - one day I ll dance and laugh with you in the light. Love from Nikki

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