Linda Elaine MacLeod
Born In: New Waterford
Passed in: New Waterford
Passed on: March 8th, 2014
With heavy hearts, the family of Linda MacLeod, regret to announce her passing on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Linda passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New Waterford, Linda was the daughter of the late Jim and Tena (Campbell) Crombie.
Before retirement Linda was employed with the town of New Waterford and later the CBRM for 37 years. She was a member of Calvin United Church and was a member of Calvin UCW. Linda will also be missed by her little pug, ‘Carlin’, sitting in her chair with her watching her favourite baseball team the Toronto Blue Jays.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Frank of 48 years. Also surviving are sons, Parker, Langley, B.C. ,and Scott (Carolann), New Waterford. Linda (Nana) was also blessed with two granddaughters, Stephanie and Kristen, whom she cherished and adored. Linda is also survived by her brother, David 'Woody' (Phyllis) Crombie and their son, Tyler, Lingan; her sisters-in-law, Carmen Matheson and Valerie Chiasson, who were more like sisters to her, both of Sydney.
Linda was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Bill.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at the Cancer Centre, CBRH and the AnCala Palliative Care Unit. Your exceptional care and compassion will always be remembered.
As requested, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held at Calvin United Church, Hudson Street, New Waterford with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating on Tuesday at 2 p.m. followed by a reception in the church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V.J McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Burial at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, An Cala Hospice Palliative Care, or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
You Never know
How STRONG you are
until being STRONG
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