Passed peacefully away, after a lengthy courageous battle with illness, at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Predeceased by her granddaughter Sarah Anne, her parents Bessy and Frank Brocklehurst, her mother and father-in-law Eileen and James Neary, and brother-in-law Peter Neary. This amazing woman, who loved everyone and was loved by all, leaves behind with beautiful memories, her loving devoted husband of almost 46 years, Francis, her three children Tracey (Keith Peddle), Kim (Rodney Rees) and Francis (Deanna), her seven beautiful grandchildren, who she loved, cherished and spoiled Cameron, Jacob, Brooklynn, Jordanne, Jessica, Cole and Samantha (Sean Foley). Coming from a large family with five sisters Helen (Vince Manning), Debbie (Harold Quann), Ann (Mark Lush), Geraldine (Greg Halley) and Kelly (Hank Matthews), five brothers Charlie (Linda), Mike (Millie), Frank (Joan), Tony and Craig (Kellie), as well as four sisters-in-law Mary (Mac, deceased), Eileen (Ed), Barb (Greg), Emily, two brothers-in-law Jim (Pat) and Don (Brenda, deceased). A beautiful and amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, is loved by all who knew her. A large number of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, family and friends. On dialysis for 16 years, the staff at Waterford Dialysis Unit became her second family, who she also loved and adored. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the unit for your caring, patience and love all these years. Linda would often speak of the fun she would have while receiving treatment. The family would like to thank doctors, nurses and staff of 5 East and 4 West at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital who made her final days comfortable and peaceful. Many thanks as well to the pastoral care at both St. Clare's and Dialysis Unit for their many visits and prayers over the years. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Cremation has already taken place. Visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10 am on Monday, January 30, 2017 from Holy Rosary Church in Portugal Cove, St. Philips with inurnment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery. In lieu if flowers, donations in Linda's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.