Linda Marie Garies
September 30, 1957 - August 21, 2017
It is with great sadness we announce the passing away of
our mother, Nannee, sister, auntie and friend on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 59.
Sadly, in 2013, Linda was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s
lymphoma. She braved the disease with great courage
and always had a fun and loving spirit, even in the midst of
utmost suffering. She gave love and laughter to everyone
around her and will be extremely missed.
She is survived by her 3 children Shawn (Natalie) Legault,
Shannon (Stephan) Veilleux and Anna (Brian) Zukowski; her beloved grandchildren Jane, Kate, Jacklyn and Nolan Veilleux and Julie and Jenna Zukowski; her sister Kathy Garies; her
brothers Mike (Lucy) Garies, Bob (Rachel) Garies, Jim
(Lorraine) Garies and John (Elaine) Garies; her former
husband Roger Legault and many cousins, nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her parents George
and Anne Garies; her two infant sisters Mary and Michelle Garies.
A visitation will be held at McPherson Funeral Home
(2200 - 2nd Street South in Cranbrook, BC) on Friday,
September 1st at 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be
held at Garden View Village (The Golden Room) 280 - 4th
Avenue in, Kimberley, BC on Saturday, September 2nd at
2:00 pm. If you wish, please make a donation to: The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of Canada, BC/Yukon
Region, Suite, #310, 1682 – West 7th Avenue, Vancouver,
British Columbia, V6J 4S6, or online at: www.llscanada.
org in memory of our beloved Linda.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com