LINDA GREENHALGH

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LINDA GREENHALGH

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Grammie, sister and friend. After a courageous battle with cancer, Linda passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 26, 2020, with her daughter, Jennifer, by her side.
Linda leaves to mourn her daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Ryan, and the joys of her life, her grandchildren, Benjamin and Ruby. She is also survived by her brother Ron (wife Debbie McCuaig and daughters, Rees Buck and Rikki Buck). Linda leaves behind many dear friends including Carol Girardin, Margaret Woodley, Heather Wilberforce, Linda Marks, Joan Ferguson, Rain Buck and many others. She is predeceased by her parents, Alan and Helen Buck.
Linda was born in Calgary but lived the majority of her life in Winnipeg. She graduated from Grant Park High School and obtained a degree in nursing from the University of Manitoba. She went on to obtain her masters in health administration from Central Michigan University in 1995 - a very proud accomplishment. Linda worked in various roles throughout her nursing career, all with their unique and interesting challenges. From Home Care case coordinator, to hospital discharge coordinator, to management, to name a few - she enjoyed the challenges of them all. Linda's career as a nurse was a great source of pride to her and an important part of her identity. She spoke often and fondly of her time in the healthcare field and of her former colleagues and classmates, many of whom she was still in touch with.
Linda spent her retirement years relaxing, reading mysteries, and spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed keeping up on current events and politics and always loved having a deep and thought-provoking discussion or a few laughs with those she was close to. Linda adored being a grandmother to Ben and Ruby and loved nothing more than being silly with them and making them laugh. They will miss their Grammie dearly.
Linda gradually lost most of her sight to glaucoma over the past 15 years. Though she transitioned her love of reading to audio books and using a magnifying machine, mom's loss of vision was often a source of frustration for her. As she was always an independent person, leaning on others for help was a new and challenging experience for her. She felt lucky to have many friends who helped and supported her over the years and she deeply appreciated their time, support and friendship.
Mom will be lovingly remembered as a strong, smart and feisty woman, a born helper, and someone who could rarely be beaten at a round of Scrabble. Her place in our family will be held and celebrated forever.
A warm thank you to the staff in the palliative care ward at St. Boniface General Hospital for your kind and compassionate care and for ensuring that Jennifer could be with mom at the end.
In accordance with mom's wishes, no formal service will be planned. She wanted her friends and loved ones to remember and celebrate her life in their own way, maybe with a glass of wine, some good conversation and a few laughs.
In lieu of flowers and if those so wish, donations can be made in Linda's name to D'Arcy's Animal Rescue Centre (from where she adopted her beloved cat, Annie), to the CNIB, or to another organization of your choice.

For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2020