One of Dungannon’s Best, Lynda Jean McNee aka Thelma passed away with her cherished family by her side on January 18th, 2023 at the age of 70. Devoted and proud mother of Tim, Mike (Barb) and Kelly Thomson (Dan). Predeceased by her husband Kenneth in 1985 and by her parents Bill and Florence Reed and Sister Pat (Bill) Thomson. She was the best Grandma to Morgan (Austin), Kendall (Owen), Robyn (Brent), Addison, Connor, Allie, Mckenna, Jacob, Grayden and Great Grandma to Benjamin, Watson, Anna, Beckett and Miller. She will be missed dearly by her nieces and nephews and brother and sister in law, Jim and Donna Hayden along with her many friends and past co-workers at Thompson’s.
Lynda lived in Dungannon for over 50 years and brought so much to the community by volunteering with the many organizations and events in the community. She was famous for her carrot cake, coleslaw, caramel corn and working the street corner selling her goodies. And every now and then she enjoyed a good crystal.
In honour of her memory, we ask you live life to the fullest, don’t take life too seriously and make someone smile as she always did.
A private family funeral will be held along with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 4th at the Dungannon Hall from 2 – 5 pm. Interment Dungannon Cemetery.
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Connie Trommer
Never a dull moment when Lynda was in the room. Mom(Aileen) always said. The plants in Lynda’s yard were perfect for sharing. And she did that a lot with everyone. I too got some of these special plants. Bless the family. Connie Trommer
Frank Thompson & Josette deBrouwer Thompson
We are heart broken at hearing of Lynda’s passing , what a wonderful person .
Always positive and happy to see us when we came to the branch and of course the Christmas party’s.
a whole lot of fun was had.
Lynda will be missed in her community , take care.
Josette & Frank
Kathleen Baird
Our sympathy
Len and Kathleen Baird
Lila Procter
Our deepest sympathy! Lynda was an amazing woman who always was there to lend a hand or an ear when needed. Her smile and laugh will be dearly missed.
Ken and Lila Procter
Judy Jenkins
Reed’s death came as shock! I’m so sorry that a bright light has been snuffed out way too early. My condolences to all of Reed’s family, friends and patrons. I for one will miss her giggle.
Joanne Hickey
To all of Lynda’s family
My sincere sympathy to you. Lynda was full of life and laughter and could fill any room with her personality. Always a part of our family, she will be missed
Joanne
June Meader
My sympathy to Lynda’s families and friends. Lynda was very instrumental in my meeting Arnold almost 50 years ago.
She was a bridesmaid at our wedding.
David & Virginia Caesar
Dear Tim, Mike, Kelly & families. Coming to grips with knowing your Mom/Grandma is no longer with us is so hard, and our hearts ache for all of you. Lynda/Thelma was a part of my life from the time you kids were babies and I got the call to babysit. Then later as part of the Ag Society, and whatever else needed to be done in Dungannon Thelma was always ready to help out. Her carrot cakes and tarts are legendary! She leaves you, her beloved family, as a wonderful legacy of a life well lived. Extending our sincere condolences to all.
Ian and Kathy Hackett
my heart is saddened with Linda’s passing hugs to Tim, Mike and Kelly and families glad to have had some of that precious pineapple carrot cake for my 60th b day this fall ! Still miss Ken as well Ian
Sandy Woodcock Woodcock
To the McNee family my sincere condolences for your loss !
I heard so much about her when working with Kelly at the Wingham Advance-Times. She cared for her family and community deeply .
May she rest in peace ……
Mike and Val (Park) Bendig
Sincere sympathy to all of Lynda’s family and friends. She was a lovely lady who brought a smile and laugh to so many people. She has left behind so many great memories for so many of us who knew her; she will be missed for sure. Val (Park) and Mike Bendig.
Marybelle Cranston
There are no words to express our sympathy to family and friends but know that we will all miss her. Cranston family
Susan Poole
My heart is breaking hearing this news that Thelma has gone but I also smile when I hear her name or think of her. She was one is a million! Thelma looked after the troops at the “Port” not only with her deserts, but she had the best personality and disposition. She loved life, always smiling and laughing. I loved seeing her name show up on my phone at work because I knew I would have a good laugh… she would have a story to tell me.
My sincere condolence to Thelma’s family. RIP my friend.
Susan
Danielle Sutton
Kelly & Dan, Tim, Mike and family, Our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all.
Russell & Danielle Sutton
Kevin Jewell
So sad and a huge loss for anyone that knew Lynda. I was one of the lucky ones to have had Thelma as a co worker. Many laughs and great memories especially from some of our “stress relief” adventures with the Thompsons gang! Another perk was the occasional hot, home cooked meal prepared by Thelma and delivered to us in the field during the spring rush. Much appreciated!!
Our deepest condolences to Tim, Mike,Kelly and all the family and friends. She was a fantastic gal! Hold your memories close.
Kevin and Diane Jewell
Janet and Gary Caesar
Dear Tim,Mike and Kelly We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.She was definately the Pillar of Dungannon.Always welcomed everyone into the community.Linda was the one that got me started with the Willing Workers group we Ladies had so much fun.Cherish all the good memories you’s have made with your Mom.She’s with your Dad again and all the special Friends that are up there also.R.I.P. Linda We will miss your laugh and the big smile you always had for everyone.Love Gary,Janet and Family
Bob and Shelley Worsell
Our sincere sympathy to Tim, Mike, Kelly and their families on the loss of a mother with a “larger than life” personality! Lynda could always summon a smile. Family and friends and the entire community will miss her so much!
Bob and Shelley
Tom & Dianne Dickson
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our condolences to all your families.
Frank & Marian Hallahan
Lynda, you were a friend to everyone, always laughing, teasing, and telling jokes. The memories we shared as kids, sleigh rides on the Saratoga hills, baseball games with the neighbors, walks to the river in Auburn, and many more, will always remind us of you and Pat. Celebrating our birthdays this week, will be sad, but will toast to you and all the great times we have share. Lynda you will be missed , but never forgotten.
Our sincere sympathy, Mike, Tim, Kelly and families.
Barbara Bakker
I was so sorry to hear about Lynda. I think of her big smile and her infectious laugh. My thoughts are with all of you as you move through this sad time. So many happy memories….
Kevin Jewell
So sad and a huge loss to anyone that knew Lynda. I was one of the lucky ones to call her a coworker for years. Lots of laughs and great memories especially from some of our “stress relief” adventures with the Thompsons gang! Another perk was the occasional hot home cooked meal prepared by Thelma delivered to us in the field during the spring rush. Much appreciated!
Tim, Mike, Kelly and all the family and friends you have our condolences. She was a fantastic gal, hold your memories close.
Kevin and Diane Jewell
Ben & Jenny Hogervorst
Our sincere condolences to Kelly and the entire McNee family. Lynda was always such a positively infectious and industrious person, you met once and always fondly remember. Ben &Jenny Hogervorst
Bonnie Anderson
Lynda’s happy caring personality will live on in our wonderful memories of her. I recall many years ago, visits with Great Aunt Florence and Great Uncle Bill on the Reed farm and the chance to spend time with Pat and Lynda. There was always lots of fun and laughter. My mother, Joan Maize appreciated Lynda’s kindness and her cheerfulness and enjoyed conversations with her. Lynda’s contagious humour always brought many smiles and happy times. She will be forever missed and I extend my sympathy to her children and their families in your loss. May her wisdom continue to guide you.
With sympathy,
Bonnie Anderson🕊️
Doug & Jan Stoll
So sorry to hear about Lynda. Her quick smile and wit will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June Meader
Lynda was instrumental in my meeting my husband 49 plus years ago and was a bridesmaid at my wedding. Our condolences to family and friends.
Amy Miller
Kelly and family – so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Doug loved her butter tarts, and their talks they used to have on the back deck, when he’d buy her baked goods. Gone too soon. We are thinking of you, cherish the memories.
Amy and Doug Miller
Murray and Doreen Thompson
Hugs to you all! She was an awesome person! She will be missed!
Murray is going to miss her baking! We’re both going to miss her smile and laugh!
Murray and Doreen
Joanne Hickey
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady. Lynda’s personality was larger than life and she always filled the room with a smile and laughter. My sympathy to all of her family. She will be missed.
Joanne
Stephanie Ormeno
Sometimes you meet someone and they make an impact on you in a special way. That was Lynda to me and my kids. She got my sense of humour and all my crazy. Even as I shed tears hearing of her passing I still couldnt help but smile because thats what I would have done if I have been around her.
My sincerest condolences to her fabulous family and extended family.
Steve Buchanan
Many forever memories of Thelma’s visits to the Port Albert General Store and at other times in the week bidding against her at the produce auction. Her presence always made life better.
Ann Utley
Bruce and I are sorry for your loss. Lynda did indeed live life to the fullest and all that knew her were blessed to have her in their lives! She raised an amazing family, had a special love for those close to her and was always positive! She will be missed but never forgotten!
Shane & Lana McDougall
Kelly, Dan & family, our deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. Keep strong and hold your memories close to your heart. Thinking of you all.
~ Shane & Lana
Brian and Bev Weaver
Lynda will be missed by so many. Our sympathy goes to the family. Hold your memories close.
Brent Little
Was saddened to hear Linda had passed. I knew Ken also. Quite a pair together I must say. She was always a great laugh to be around. Our condolences to Linda’s Family
Mary and Phil Garriock
She was a big part of our local community. Always ready to lend a hand and full of life. She will be missed by many! Our sincere sympathy to all of her family.
Anita Frayne
The world has shrunk a little with Lynda’s passing. She was a great person. I first got to know her at Thompson’s. She had a wonderful sense of humour and her baking was delicious. Paul and I had progressive euchre parties at our home during the winter months for some years. When Lynda and Bernice came they were the life of the party. Lots of fun and laughter. She will be missed by many.
Joanne Howe
Thinking of cousin Lynda’s many friends and family at this sorrowful time. Her laughter, kindness and greatness of heart will stay with us always. Dungannon will never be quite the same.
I’ll keep fond memories of her visit to the barn for my mom’s 80 birthday, telling tall tales and singing with us at the barn.
Sending condolences from Ev, Sandra, and all of us from the Alps of Culross.
Eilleen Jefferson
So sorry Tim Mike and Kelly. You had a Mom that many would love to have. She was loving ,caring and so happy to help anyone. I loved to spend time with her, if you were down she picked you up to a happy place. She will always be with you and be your guardian angel. She left way too soon. Hugs to you all and your families.
Wayne and Lois Tebbutt
Our condolences to Tim, Mike and Kelly at this sad time. She was a lovely woman and a wonderful parent.
Sincerely,
Lois Tebbutt
Elaine Fielder
So sorry to hear of Lynda’s passing. Never without a smile or a kind word to everyone. She will be missed. Elaine and Dale Fielder
Rod and Jean Jervis
Our very deepest sympathy to all of Lynda’s family. She will be truly missed by the Dungannon community – what a bright light she was!
Doris Gibbons
Oh Thelma, I will miss coming to see you in the summer on your deck and always bringing home some of your goodies, so many memories that we made in Jamaica it was such a good time with all the girls, you will be missed by so many people.
Bev & Hermel Cloutier
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. She was truly an amazing lady and always had everyone laughing. She will be sadly missed.
Jan & Simon Logtenberg
Linda was one of the best! She kept everyone smiling, even when you didn’t feel you had anything to smile about! Dungannon & area will not be the same and will surely be missed. Condolences to all her family and friends.
MaryEllen & Dan Boel
Our sincerest condolences to Lynda’s family and close friends.
If you met her once she was a friend. Although we have been away from Dungannon 23 years wr lived there for 20 and Lynda was always a kind and considerate lady who would do anything for anyone.
She will be missed by all.
RIP Lynda
Nancy Park
My sympathy is extended to all of Lynda’s family. Greg would have jumped over a tall building to buy her delicious carrot cake. The conversations were always such a delight.
Thank you Lynda for bringing sunshine in our lives with your personality.
Kelly Weaver
So sorry to hear about Lynda’s passing, she will be so missed, she always had a big smile, rest in peace Lynda.
Linda Cranston
So sad/ my deepest sympathies! I met Lynda years ago when I lived in an apartment that her sister Pat Thompson managed. I would see Lynda often in those days/ at events in the Lucknow area/ then I moved away for 25 years / so it was great to meet again out at the Dungannon Market & picking up baked goods at her house. She was such a talented friendly person. She will be missed.
Turk & Karen Boak
Aww Kelly, Mike and Families she will be missed by so many….heartfelt condences to all that knew her and loved her…what a character she was ♥️♥️♥️
Catherine Wilkins
So sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed what a wonderful lady
Eric & Dianne Drennan
Lynda was quite an inspiration to everyone! We will miss her very much. Condolences to Tim, Mike, & Kelly and all the families.
Marilyn Miltenburg
She made us girls laugh all the time. Brought happiness to everyone she talked to. So sad and so sorry to hear that she is gone. Hugs to the her family.
Elaine & Mike Wilson
Extending our sincere condolences to all family & friends of Lynda. Known by many as a bright shining sun beam on a cloudy day. Hugs💗
Stewart and Kathy Curran
Our deepest sympathy to Lyndas Family and friends. You will have wonderful memories to share of her .
Rosemary Pentland
We are very sorry to hear about Lynda. She was a very kind person. We will miss seeing her at the produce auction. Please accept our condolences, Paul & Rosemary Pentland.
lisa brindley
My sincerest condolences to all of the families. Lynda was a great woman and I will always cherish the times we all spent together. you are all in my thoughts at this time.
Lyn Wilson
My sincere condolences … one of a kind Linda was always ready for a chat.
John and Maureen DeBruyn
Our deepest sympathies to the McNee Family! Lynda always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed by many.
Laurie and David Errington
Thelma was the happiest, friendliest gal in Dungannon. Her friends were very important to her, as was her family. Always ready for a good party, you could find Linda wherever the music and dancing were. No one will be able to replace her baking skills or green thumb. Enjoy the parties up there with Diane and Ken and know that you will missed beyond words!!
Nancy Corkum
Condolences to family and friends of “Thelma”. She will be missed by many.
Lorene and Doug Casemore
Tim, Mike, Kelly and families please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Lynda was a great friend, and we enjoyed many traveling adventures. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. A huge loss to the community. Hold tight to your memories and each other.
Judy Jenkins
Oh Reed! You’ve left too soon! Your laugh was contagious. You were one of a kind. You’ve left a hole in many lives including mine. Hugs, Jinx
Brenda Jarrett
I was a co-worker with Thelma for 28 years at Thompson’s and she was one of a kind. The best co-worker I ever had. I never seen her mad or upset. She would just shrug her shoulders and have a little laugh. Always a smile on her face. She loved to dress up for halloween or any theme parties (and we had some great ones at the Thompson’s Christmas party). She always made a birthday cake for co-workers birthday day and made it a happy occasion. I will always remember her saying to me “ I was hoping you were older then me”.