Linda Helen Christine Gallacher (nee MacKenzie)
It is with great sadness that the mother of our family passed away on June 29th, 2025, at Kiwanis Pavilion, Victoria BC at 75 years of age. Wife to Gordon, mother to Iona and Kyle, mumsy to Adam, and Grandmother to Lilly and Eva.
Linda was born in Inverness, Scotland on April 9th, 1950. She went to Aberdeen College of Education where she met Gordon. She taught for 4 years in Scotland, followed by 6 years in Prince Albert after immigrating to Canada. Linda and Gordon were married in 1980 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and then moved to the West Coast, Vancouver Island, to raise a family. They lived at Sproat Lake (Port Alberni) for 29 years before moving to Sidney, BC in 2013.
Linda loved to dance and became a Scottish Country Dance Teacher for over 20 years, later also giving ballroom dancing a try. She volunteered as a friendly caller to provide companionship to others. Mom loved to laugh and enjoyed music sessions and guitar in Sidney.
Although Alzheimer’s disease took her from us, we cherish the memory of our beautiful, caring, loving, compassionate, brave, and strong lady and miss her dearly.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Greg and Cathy Hobbs
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Cynthia My deepest sympathies to Gordon, Iona (and Adam) Kyle, Lilly and Eva on the loss of this amazing woman … I hope that happy memories help you through these dark times and each day becomes lighter and brighter! Linda will be missed and I’m better for having met her ❤️
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Sheila Trumbley I will always remember My dear cousin Linda. I remember well meeting her in Prince Albert at her wedding. We had many visits here in B,C. Wear a always had great laughs. May you rest in peace dear one/ God Bless you always.Love to the family’ Sheila and family
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Adam I will always remember my Mumsy. I will remember her kind and joyous nature. I am honoured to have known her for the years I did. I will miss you Mumsy.
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Colleen P Toohy We are sending you big hugs,lots of love and hopes and wishes that your mom is at peace now. We only met a couple of times but she always seemed happy and loved to laugh. What a great way to remember her! ❤️
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Daiane No words can describe how sad it was…my heart is broken!
Mom have had a beautifull family and a good care until the last minute! My deep condolences
We were sad to hear this and send hugs and prayers to your family. Linda was a kind lady and like a second mom to our son Daniel. Our sympathies are with your family,