Debra was born in Biddeford, January 8, 1969 a daughter of Alton E. Kinney and Linda King Ruel. She attended Lyman schools, Massabesic High School, and graduated from Kennebunk High School class of 1986. She attended the University of New Hampshire at Durham and later earned her associates degree in equestrian animal science.

She had a great love of animals, especially horses. Debra owned and operated Wish 4 Time Pet Care Center in Lyman. She was a dedicated firefighter-paramedic and for the past seven years was employed with the South Portland Fire-Rescue Department and also a 12-year member of Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue Department where she served as captain. She also worked part time with the Arundel, Westbrook and Buxton Fire–Rescue departments.

Debra was a member of the Professional Firefighters of Maine, and Maine Federation of Firefighters.

When off duty she enjoyed NASCAR Racing and camping adventures with family and friends. She is survived by her mother Linda King Ruel and Marcel Ruel of West Kennebunk, her father Alton Kinney of Lyman, her companion David Dyer of Standish and two daughters Amanda and her husband Dave DeMeule of  Portland and Samantha Cole of Lyman. Her former husband Raymond Cole of Lyman, one brother, Michael Kinney of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Friends gathered at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk Monday.  Funeral services were held at the New Life Church in Biddeford Tuesday with full Firefighters Honors followed with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, West Kennebunk.

Should friends desire memorials may be made to the Deb Cole Memorial Fund in care of TD Banknorth Banking Center (any location), or to the Professional Firefighters of Maine, 162 Plymouth Rd. Etna, ME 04434 or to an Equestrian Center of one’s choosing.  

Arrangements in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St. Kennebunk.