Lynda was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and colleague. I was privileged to work with Lynda for many years and witnessed first hand her love for helping students especially the marginalized. Lynda was loved by the staff who saw her as kind and thoughtful with a tremendous sense of humour. Lynda loved to laugh and made those around her always feel at ease. Lynda’s unselfish nature made working with her easy and always enjoyable. Generations of children have benefited from Lynda’s patience and perseverance and it must be said that she refused to ever give up on a child. The world is a better place because of Lynda…she made us all better. May she rest in God’s eternal embrace.

Jake and family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Lynda. Memories of all the good times will really help all you to get through this.

Dear Jake and family

We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Linda was such a fun loving
person, treasure the good memories. RIP Linda, your suffering is over ❤️

I started Grade 1 with Lou. We were friends all though school and in high school it was Pat,Lou and I. She was a kind and loving person. I will always miss her.
We give our deepest sympathy too Jake, Jackie,Jeremy & family. Love Barry Kerry.

Sincerest condolences to you Jake and all Families. Linda was a wonderful lady. May God help you all thru this difficult time.

Jake, Jacki, Jeremy & family; sending Love & Prayers on the passing of Lou. Such a wonderful & caring person. Keep the happy memories close, they will help you through the difficult days ahead.

Jake and Family.

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending 🙏 prayers at this most difficult time. Cherish all the memories.

Our sincere sympathy to Lynda’s family. Lynda was such a sweet and gentle, capable and competent presence in the classroom. It was a pleasure working with her over the years and watching the profound effect she had on all those around her. She will be missed.

Jake
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Jon and Mickey

Dear Jake and family – Linda’s love and caring – touched many lives. She will always be in our hearts – a beautiful person to know . Each of you are in our special thoughts – Cecelia and Don

Jake Linda is now at peace. Thinking of you.

Jake, Jacki, Jeremy and family:

Extending deepest sympathy to you and all family members.. Lou has left us all with so many beautiful memories to cherish….too many to mention.

One of my favourite memories of Lou is hearing her sing (and sign) Louis Armstrong’s song WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD. There has never been a time when listening to this song, that I Idon’t think of you, Lou.

I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
I see skies of blue
And clouds of white
The bright blessed day
The dark sacred night
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying how do you do
They’re really saying
I love you
I hear babies cry
I watch them grow
They’ll learn much more
Than I’ll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world.

You had a heart of gold Lou. God has granted you your Golden Wings. Fly high my friend. You will be sorely missed. May you Rest In Peace in your Heavenly home.

Lynda and I want to pass on our sincere condolences to Jake and his family on your sad loss. It was great being friends and neighbors for so long.
Bob.

Jake, Jackie, Jeremy, and the Baechler and Allin Families, we were so sorry to hear about Lou. She was such and kind and giving lady. I remember her being at our house years ago, and growing up with all of us. When we did “Sister Weekend Away” Lou was always included, she was one of us. She has left some beautiful memories for all, and we will cherish them, and remember Lou with a smile.

My sincere condolences for your loss. Linda was a sunshine presence during her time working at St-Mary’s school. She will always be remember as a bright light in our live.

Jake, Thank you for informing our family of Lynda’s passing. My fondest memories were of spending time as children at the family cottage with my only “girl cousin”.
As you mourn the loss of your dear Lynda, please remember… no one, no thing nor time will ever replace her. And that’s as it should be. God bless you and your family.

Blessings,
Kathy Troost-Kittleson

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A KIND AND WONDERFUL WOMAN WHO WE KNEW FOR MANY YEARS. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. KAREN AND MIKE

Jake, Jacki and Jeremy and family. Please know our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. “Lou” will be remembered by many. Hugs❤️

Although I never worked closely with Lynda as an EA with the HPCDSB, I got to know her through board get togethers and union meetings. We always had a joke that she was higher than me on the seniority list and who would leave first. Lynda was a quiet soul, but always had a little glint in her eye of something funny she wanted to share. I remember her still visiting St. Marys school long after she had retired to say hello to the staff and students that knew her, she had a great career within education. Know that she was admired, loved, and appreciated by many.
RIP Lynda

Claire Reynolds

All these hours of cutting and arranging pictures for the St. Mary’s Yearbook! The little smile and great sense of humour. Lovely lady. Great working with Lynda until she had to retire! I was just thinking of her recently at the corner of Anglesea and Napier, where she was always chatting after mass, many moons ago. “A Dieu” Lynda. May God comfort her family. With Love, Elisabeth and Adolfo Spaleta

Jake I am so sorry to read of Lou’s passing!!! I so adored her at Goderich Place when she was there! It was such a joy to see her face light up when she saw me! Even when she moved to Maitland Manor she still knew me for a while!!!! What a beautiful angel she will be!!! You were such a wonderful husband and caregiver to her and she knew that for sure!!!! Farewell sweet Linda you are free to soar!!!!

Deepest sympathies to all her Family and friends. Linda was always so good to her Mom who also struggled with Alzheimer’s. I looked after Betty when she was at Maitland Manor. May Linda RIP and your family hold on to the many happy memories you have .

Jake, Jacki, Jeremy, & family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your loving wife / mother. Lynda was such a giving person and she brightened the classes that she assisted in with her uplifting smile and personality. All the staff members of St. Mary’s School can attest to her professional attitude and fun loving spirit. She will be sadly missed.
Having had a family member persevere and succumb to Alzheimer’s disease, we can relate to the pain of the struggle that Lynda and her family experienced. Although it is always difficult to eventually lose her, know that Lynda is now in the loving hands of our Lord.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David Cann & Mary Ann Hogan

Lynda was an amazing, kind and compassionate person. Those qualities, along with her sincere smile, made her an outstanding educational assistant. Lynda’s thoughtful approach was a gift to many students who benefited from her support. Staff at St Mary’s recognized all that Lynda did to help others and make our school a better place. My deepest sympathy to Jake and the family. I know Lynda’s health was challenged by an unrelenting disease. She will be sadly missed by friends and family.

Jeremy & Family,

I want to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family, But words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Allow the love of friends and good memories help lift your spirits in this time of great sadness.

Condolences to Lynda’s family on her passing. A beautiful, kind lady , God bless you Lynda and your family.

To Jake and the families of Lynda

I was shocked when I read of Lou’s passing. She now soars with the angels. Have many fond memories of our high school days. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

I had the honour and pleasure of working with Lynda for several years. Her smile and positive energy drew students to her. My sincere condolences to Lynda’s family.

My sincere condolences Ray .

Sending our condolences! So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing.
Cherish the memories.
Jane & Larry

Our sincere condolences to you Jake, Jeremy, Jacki, and all of your families in the loss of Lynda.

Sending you and your family our condolences.
John and Connie (Young) Harrison

Jake we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. We also have many memories of laughs and good times with the group in years gone by. Our sympathy to all.

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss of Linda, our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Paul & Sue Corriveau

My deepest sympathy to you and your family Jake. It’s heartbreaking losing the people we love, but rest assured that your devotion in always being by Linda’s side brought light and joy to her life. Celebrate all the beautiful moments and memories you have. Her spirit lives on. Fly with the angels Linda, you have earned your wings.

Our sincere condolences to Jake,Jackie, and Jeremy. So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. John & Barb White & Family

I’ll always remember Lynda’s smile, quiet laugh, kindness & friendliness — just the nicest person you could ever meet.
Ray, your devotion to Lynda was admirable. I’ll miss seeing both of you & Jeremy too at Maitland Manor. May many happy memories give you comfort now as you grieve the loss of your beautiful angel. Her suffering is over & she is in a better place. God Bless, Joanne

Our sincere condolences to Jake and all family & friends. Hugs.
Mike & Elaine Wilson

I first met Lynda when we took ballet from Madame Decurthy upstairs in the old gymnasium at Victor Lauriston Public School. She was so kind and talented. Later Lynda worked in the office at GDCI and always had a friendly word for whomever requested her assistance. I visited Lynda a couple of times when she was at Goderich Place and could see her struggles. But she continued to have that lovely smile.