Peacefully, after an almighty struggle, on October 16, 2023, at WesleyCare, aged 61 years. Dearly loved youngest daughter of Bruce and the late Mary, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Vicki and John, and Greg and Alison. A loved aunty of Ben, Sophia, Will, Isabel, and Sam. Heartfelt thanks to those involved in Linda’s care, in particular Robyn Hay, Mike Epston, and Peter Joyce. Special thanks to the WesleyCare team for their extraordinary loving and supportive care, in her final months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Linda Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christchurch Methodist Mission, would be appreciated and may be made online at mmsi.org.nz. A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on October 30, at 10.00am, private cremation thereafter.

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