Colette M. (nee Sedola) deBakker, of Clarence Center, died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on August 13, 2022 at age 74. Beloved wife of the late Paul deBakker; loving daughter of the late George and Phyllis Sedola; cherished daughter-in-law of Paul and the late Pieternella deBakker; dear sister of Michael (Kathy Slover) Sedola, the late Patty Marabella and the late Tommy Sedola; very special cousin and best friend of Rosanne (Art) Bushnell; loving godmother and lifelong friend to Emily (nee Bushnell) Johnston; cherished aunt of Garrett and Adam deBakker, Mark, Michelle and Nicole Marabella and Sarah Sedola; also survived many other loving relatives and friends. Colette was a pediatric nurse and nurse manager at Buffalo Children’s Hospital, where she touched the lives of hundreds of children and their families. Relatives and friends may visit PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville, on Thursday (August 18, 2022) from 2-6pm. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Colette’s memory may be made to The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, 1028 Main St., 4th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202.