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Linda Mary Montgomery
Graveside Service

Cobourg Union Cemetery
Elgin Street West, Cobourg

Wednesday September 4, 2024
2:00pm

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Linda Mary Montgomery

August 31, 1961 - August 29, 2024

Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday August 29th, 2024 in her 63rd year. Beloved daughter of Gordon and Barbara Montgomery. Loving sister of Deb Montgomery (Wendi) and Brenda Higgs (Michael). Cherished aunt of Ceri, Kieron, Kris, Claire and adored by Matthew and Joshua who was like their second mom. Lovingly remembered by her cousins Carol, Jeff and John. Pre-deceased by her grandparents Gerry and Mary Croft and Howard and Janet Montgomery. A graveside service will be held in Cobourg Union Cemetery on Wednesday September 4th at 2 pm. Linda loved her family with all of her heart. She was the toughest woman we knew, as she fought her medical illness for over 44 years. If desired donations may be made to Diabetes Canada.

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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Jane Goody - September 8, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Anne Tryon - September 6, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Jennifer Banfield - September 6, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Linda Sedgwick Girard - September 5, 2024

Our heartful condolences for the loss of your beloved daughter. Sincerely Linda &Charlie Girard

Sharron McMann - September 4, 2024

Dear Barb, Gord and Family I was absolutely shocked when I heard of Linda's death. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of a beautiful soul, your daughter, Linda. There will always be an empty seat in every theatre that I attend and I know Linda will be sitting there and ready to discuss the show afterwards. I will miss her. All my love and big hugs. Sharron

Bill & Sharon Gerber - September 4, 2024

Gord, Barb and family, Sending our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. We were shocked and saddened to learn of Linda’s passing. We know how much she loved and was loved by her family. Knowing that she is at peace now and no longer suffering will give you some comfort. Know that our thoughts are with you. Bill & Sharon 💕

Dave Watt and family - September 4, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Bernice Sheppard - September 4, 2024

My deepest sympathy to everyone .l will be in touch Barb&Gord Bernice soon

Carol Higgs - September 4, 2024

Very sorry for your loss. I did not know Linda well but she was a wonderful person and loved well by all who knew her

Linda and Lisa Cole - September 3, 2024

To the wonderful Montgomery Family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Linda. We have very fond memories of the years we were roommates with her. Every Christmas, we proudly hang the stockings she made for us - we will treasure them even more. Sending you all our love.

Linda and Lisa Coke - September 3, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Claire Higgs - September 3, 2024

It's hard to believe that my Auntie Linda is gone. She was so strong and fought hard through many illnesses. She was a great listener and always so supportive of me. She will be so missed by myself, my husband Caleb, and many others. Thinking of and sending love to my family during this difficult time.

Claire Higgs - September 3, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Bill and Wendy McAllister - September 3, 2024

Gord, Barb and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter Linda. Our thoughts are with you through this very difficult time.

Ceri Higgs - September 3, 2024

I have so many happy memories of my Auntie Linda. I remember baking banana bread with her in her apartment. We shared a love of reading and we would swap book recommendations. I’ll miss our chats on the phone. She was a special lady and I was lucky to have her as an aunt. Rest in peace Auntie Linda. Thinking of my grandma, grandpa, Auntie Deb, and mom during this difficult time. Love to all.

Ceri Higgs - September 3, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Joan and Bob Ivers - September 3, 2024

Dear Barb, Gord and family. Sending our condolences and hugs to you all at this difficult time. It has been our pleasure getting to know Linda. She was always so pleasant, just a lovely girl. I enjoyed our many chats and times we spent together. She will be missed lots. Cherish the memories.

Cathy Kr - September 3, 2024

Gord and Barbara. I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was indeed a kind soul. My prayers are with you as you mourn your loss.

Wendy Tomaz - September 3, 2024

So many times I looked after Linda in the old hospital and then with her eyeglasses after my career change. She was a fighter and suffered so much in her short life but always had a smile. I am sorry for the loss you are experiencing but now her days are pain free and beautiful...my condolences.

Brenda Woodward - September 2, 2024

Gord Barb and family I am very sorry for your loss My deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time Sending strength and Love to all

Lynn Wallace - September 2, 2024

Gord, Barb and family. So very sorry to hear of Linda’s death. I often think of the fun we had on our trip to Branson. Tom and Linda were both troopers even though they were struggling. Linda has fought hard and is now at peace. Cherish the memories.

Katherine Johns - September 2, 2024

Brenda and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers Katherine Johns

David & Mary Jones - September 2, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

David & Mary Jones - September 2, 2024

We were so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Sue Tryon - September 1, 2024

To the Montgomery family very sorry to hear Linda has passed away.

Dave and Bernadette - September 1, 2024

We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Deb,Wendy and family of the passing of Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Kim Goebel (Munn) - September 1, 2024

My sincere condolences are sent to you. You are i my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Higgs - September 1, 2024

Just a few words here. Brenda and I met because I worked with one of Linda's pen-friends (yes that old technology) in England. Family is very important to Brenda and she shared her worries about her big sister almost immediately, and of course we have shared Linda's challenges across the almost forty years since. Linda is now at peace and I can only look gratefully at our family that she helped form. Deepest sympathies to Gordon, Barbara, Deb and Wendi.

Leota Dewell - September 1, 2024

Dear Gordon,Barbara and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. My deepest sympathies to all,Leota

Keitha Lagrois - September 1, 2024

My condolences to you and your family Brenda ,Wendy, Barbara and Gordon . She will be sadly miss

Maurice & Lynda Lefebvre - September 1, 2024

It was a Pleasure to have known Linda for most of her life. My Condolences to The Montgomery Family. Rest in Peace Linda.

Celia & Barry Crangle - August 31, 2024

Dear Barb & Gord & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Linda was a lovely woman always so friendly and kind. She has a lovely smile.She will not be soon forgotten.

Barbara Kempton - August 31, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

R Clementl - August 31, 2024

Our thoughts and prayer to all the family Boband Susan .

Joanna Tobin - August 31, 2024

My dearest friend you will be greatly missed . Love you always Joanna

Julius and Louise Varga - August 31, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Julius and Louise Varga - August 31, 2024

Barb, Gord &family. We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Enjoyed chatting and playing cards with her. She is now pain free. Our sincerest condolences.

Joe and Sharon Wamsley - August 31, 2024

Barb, Gord and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. We were thinking of you all in the difficult days ahead. Joe and Sharon

Charles Boyd - August 31, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Ken Waite - August 30, 2024

So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Our prayers go out to the family.

Sandy Burge - August 30, 2024

Dear Gord, Barb & family . We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Our deepest condolences to all . Sandy & Bob Burge

Nicholas and Geraldine Moon - August 30, 2024

Barb and Gord, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your daughter Linda. May you find solace in knowing she is at peace and pain free.

Karen Lingard - August 30, 2024

Barb, my condolences to you and your family.

Claudette Archibald - August 30, 2024

Barb and Gord I’m sorry for your loss, I enjoyed spending time with Linda as a beautiful little toddler. I took her on deliveries from the store.

Barb and Ron Swallow - August 30, 2024

To the whole Montgomery family: Although Ron and I were saddened to read of Linda’s passing, we know that she is now at peace and pain free. Our sincere condolences to all. Ron and Barb Swallow

Trudy Hunter - August 30, 2024

Barb and Gord - This is such sad news. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Trudy Hunter - August 30, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Judy and Fred Pelletier - August 30, 2024

Barb and Gord, we were so sorry to hear of lindsa passing. We enjoyed meeting her and sitting beside her at the dinner theatre. Our thoughts are with your family

Amy and Russell Wright - August 30, 2024

Deb,we’re so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Shirley and Rod Kitchen - August 30, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Carol Fisher and Nancy Moran - August 30, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

MARY JANE REID - August 30, 2024

So very sorry to here of Linda's passing.

Lori Andrus - August 30, 2024

So very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing..Enjoyed many conversations with Linda in person and by phone when I worked at Community care pharmacy in port Hope..She was a wonderful supporter of Hassan the owner and good customer for many years..my sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Lori Andrus

Phyllis Montgomery - August 30, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Ruth Kerr - August 30, 2024

I was shocked to hear of the passing of Linda. She was a great conversationalist with a big heart. A donation has been made to St. Andrew’s Church in her memory. Linda tried her best to attend when feeling well and always asked for prayer for herself and her family.

Jeanne Bell - August 30, 2024

Thinking of you all at this very devastating time,please except my sincere condolence.

Cheri Blezard - August 30, 2024

Barb and Gord I am so sorry for your loss. I know Linda had been sick for many years and now she will be at peace in God's arms. She was a gift to her whole family. Cheri

Les Andrews - August 30, 2024

I was so sorry to hear of Linda's passing . To the entire Montgomery family, my deepest condolences.

Bryan and Roberta Armstrong - August 29, 2024

Barb and Gord - We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was such a kind and caring person. We have many fond memories of card playing with Linda. We know this is a devastating loss for you and your family but know you will feel great relief at knowing she no longer has to suffer.

Bryan and Roberta Armstrong - August 29, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Janet Macpherson - August 29, 2024

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Linda love Janet.

Rhonda Perry - August 29, 2024

To Deb, Wendi and families: I’m so very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I remember networking with her at the Chapel Street library many moons ago when she advocated for the Diabetes Association. Please accept my condolences at this very difficult time. She was a lovely person.

Donna Sprague - August 29, 2024

Barb and Gord- I am saddened by the loss of your daughter Linda . She was a kind and gentle soul and very talented. I always enjoyed our conversations whenever we met. My sympathy to you and your family.

Shelley MacLean (Cunningham) - August 29, 2024

Linda you have fought a long hard battle. You are at piece now but you will be missed by your loving family! Hugs

Joanne Francis-Beattie - August 29, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing, she was a beautiful soul. May God bring you all comfort at this difficult time. Hugs, Joanne

Carol Ouellette - August 29, 2024

So sorry to hear about your sister. Sending condolences to you and your family

Carol Lawless - August 29, 2024

Barb and Gord - I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter Linda. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. Carol

Carol Ann Heffernan - August 29, 2024

To Linda’s family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I knew Linda through all her visits to LifeLabs. She was such a gentle soul and it was a pleasure to have a conversation with her. My prayers are with you all during this time. CarolAnn

Glenda Martin - August 29, 2024

My condolences to the entire family loss. Lots of great memories of Linda and she definitely never gave up.

Sharone Medhurst - August 29, 2024

So sorry to hear of the passing of your sister… condolences to you and the family…

Mary Anne Kellar - August 29, 2024

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Linda. Her fight is over and she has left fond, loving memories to all who knew her. Sending thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends. This heart is for you Linda. ❤️ Rest in Peace.

Lena Cutro - August 29, 2024

Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with the family