Vanpraet: Debbie M. , a resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the age of 53. Born in Chatham, Beloved daughter of Pierre and Georgette (Coeman) Vanpraet. Debbie is also survived by her sister Rose Duquette (Dave), Nancy Schram (John), a brother Richard Vanpraet (Kristin); nieces and nephews Tanya Duquette, Tristan Duquette (Jennifer), Brittany and Amanda Schram,; great-nephew Hayden Duquette- Vanderhoeff, her fur baby Sophie; Aunt and Uncle Mary and Martin Kowanetz and several cousins. At Debbie's request cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 9 Alice St., Thamesville on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 11:00AM. If desired donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation (Pulmonary Hypertension Research), University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy, or the Chatham-Kent O.S.P.C.A. would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville