In Memoriam
At twenty hours, on November the 16th, 2010
Linda Gilroy-Scott ended her fabulous adventure on Earth
Gilroy-Scott, Linda Harriett (nee Brannan)
January 19, 1944 – November 16, 2010
We say goodbye to a beautiful lady, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend after a courageous 18 month battle against melanoma cancer. A Lady to the End. Linda, always with a smile, carried herself with grace and dignity. Predeceased by her father, Carl and mother, Doris. Linda is survived by her husband of 44 years, Alan; her daughter, Tara; her son, Bryce and grandson, Tevne. A beautiful woman, a loving soul, a true friend and an ardent and expert shopper, her Visa’s may now rest in peace, as Linda continues her journey.
No service or flowers by request; a celebration of Linda’s life will take place at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made directly to Victoria Hospice, 3rd floor, Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8. The family wish to recognize the outstanding care and attention provided to Linda and ourselves by the Victoria Hospice Palliative Care Team during this very trying time. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Irene Oakenfull
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Frank Forte Dear Allan
I was shocked to hear the news of your loss. I remember Linda as a fun loving person. My deepest condolences.
Frank
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Mo and Carol Mohitpour Dear Alan, Bryce and Tara
This is the last thing we were expecting to hear.
Carol and I are extremely sad to hear of the passing away of your loved one ( wife and mom) and our longtime friend.
Linda was always full of sunshine and affection.
No doubt you all miss her a lot.Our deep condolences to you
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Robyn Meredith Bryson Dear Alan and family,
I am so sad to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a marvelous human being and a great woman. I often thought of her and regret the times I passed your home and thought of ringing your doorbell and didn’t.
I am pleased to have known her briefly and to have experienced the
strength of her presence.so she leaves an imprint…
Robyn Meredith Bryson
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Reece Tibbitt Bryce,
I’m deeply sorry to hear your mom passed away.
I fondly remember her warm and embracing charm, hanging out at your house was always a sophisticated pleasure, she was both interested and interesting. But truly, the moment I’ll never forgot, was the time you snuck off to Banff and your mom called and said “Reece Tibbitt would you like to tell me what happened this week-end?” That is etched in my mind like it was yesterday, not nearly twenty years ago. Call display would have ruined that moment for me, and as disagreeable as it was then, it is a real gem of a memory today. My hat’s off to your mom, Linda, for leaving us with such great thoughts!
I hope you and your family are surrounded with compassion and love.
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John & Pauline Langdon Dear Alan and family,
We have just come back from being out of town, so we apologize for our delay in contacting you.
We were so sorry to hear about Linda. She was the most delightful person to know. Full of fun, class and joy! Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Pauline & John
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Tamara Lavallee Alan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had a wonderful time working for you and Linda during my time with Taylor Personnel. Linda was one wonderful lady and she will be missed by many. My greatest condolences to you and the family.
Tamara Lavallee
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Linda Goddard My thoughts and prayers are with Alan, Tara, Bryce and family members. Linda was a wonderful lady and a great friend. The world is a poorer place without her. RIP lovely lady.
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Frank and Gerda Christensen Hello Alan:
We are most sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. Our last time together over dinner in Victoria was such a wonderful event and we had a chance to know Linda just a little better. She was so engaging and entertaining and clearly loved interaction. Being without her will be hard, no doubt. We add our love and condolences to the many voices who share your loss.
Frank and Gerda Christensen
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Jonathan and Aya Burnett Dear Alan, Bryce and Tara,
Your have our deepest condolences. I regret that I had so few opportunities to meet Linda and that Aya never could.
With love to you all,
Jonathan and Aya
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Ted and Barbara Burnett After a long, brave fought battle with illness. Rest in peace Linda.
Deepest sympathy to Alan, Bryce and Tara.Barbara and Ted
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Debbie Coppock Dear Alan, Bryce and Tara
We will miss a beautiful, talented, passionate, stylish and very unique Lady. We have such great memories from years gone by, from ski holidays with our families, to many parties, events and fun golf outings. Linda always had such great style, such as taking champagne and smoked salmon for a snack during a golf tournament! Many fond memories, she will be missed. We are thinking of you.
With love to you all,
John, Debbie, Tanya and Crispin
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Margaret Harris Alan, Bryce and Tara…
My opportunity to know Linda was brief and deeply inspiring.
I saw a woman of great courage and spirit who had a family that cherished and loved her.
My life has been enriched from the brief time we spent together.My prayers are with you all.
Margaret Harris
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Karen & Russ Grant Alan & family,
Our hearts are extremely sad for all of you.My memories of Linda will always be of laughter.I loved how she filled up the room with her presence& style.Our thoughts & prayers are with you.Karen & Russ Grant
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Barb Osberg Alan, Bryce & Tara,
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Linda was such a special woman who enriched peoples lives with her full and loving presence. Our sincere condolences.
Barb Osberg & Leslie Bland
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Chris and Bob Very sad to hear of Linda’s death. She was so full of life, great fun and a very generous person. She was so unfortunate to have such a rare melinoma, it’s just not fair.
Our thoughts are with you all at this awful time.
Love
Chris and Bob
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Shirley (Smith) Burden Dear Alan, Bryce & Tara
What a shock to read of Linda’s passing. We were next door neighbours in Calgary Woodlands- my sons- babysat you Bryce and Tara – remember the Smith Boys? I know you’ll remember our wonderful Maltese who bred your puppy Angel?… what joy. Your mom gave that joy to all who knew her as well.
What a surprise to learn that we share the same island a few miles apart. Would love to see you again so if you ever feel like a drive to get away- you are welcome anytime. Brad, Geoff & Steve also send their regards.
Linda is sharing heaven with Angel amidst our prayers for you.
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Doreen and Bruce McGibbon To Alan and family,
We were saddened to hear of Linda’s passing but feel so privileged to have known her. She was such a fun lady and made you feel good when you were around her. Our most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. She will be deeply missed.
Bruce and Doreen McGibbn
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Kaye Barnett To Alan, Bryce, Tara, Chris, Tevne and Lily,
What a joy to have shared the past few years with Linda and getting to know all of you! Thank you for your love, wisdom and beautiful family who Linda treasured so very much. It was so beautiful to see her transition through the stages from anger and anxiety into a complete acceptance and peace with her life, and from what i gather from those who were there, she was blessed with a peaceful and pain-free passing into the next life, surrounded by all she loved so. We shared many laughs, sad times, everything in a bundle together over the past few years, but she carved out a special niche in my heart that will always remain with me. I can only imagine her beautiful angel wings must be extraordinary, full of sparkle and panache, like her character, and she will be lighting the way for all of us.
May God bless and keep her, and all of y’all.
love, Kaye xoxo
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Kirk Stinchcombe and Jodi Dong Dear Bryce and Family
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I have fond memories of us all getting in quite a bit of trouble with her way back in high school! You are all in our thoughts and hope that we get a chance to see you while you are in Victoria.
Kirk and Jodi
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Lillian Dalton I belonged to a group of women who met for lunch once a month during the 80’s and 90’s. When Linda joined our group she was injected spark of liveliness. I, personally, loved her great sense of humour and aggression. I remember going to the new house for the first time (NW Calgary) and taking the tour – she had done such a fabulous design job.t. One of our group brought her lap dog which proceeded to jump up on the (white, I think!) couch and settle comfortably. I’m sure Linda was secretly horrified but she never batted an eye – just remained the gracious hostess.
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Tammy Ter-Mitchell I started house Cleaning for Linda 2 years ago, I enjoyed and always looked forward to my two week clean. she would always greet me with her beautiful smile. She always took the time to see how I was even though she was going through so much..Linda you were a fighter right to the end. I am so proud of you. Alan, Bryce,Tara My heart is aching for you right now. I will always carry Linda in my heart.as Linda would say love always…
I love you Linda and am blessed to have known you..
xoxoxoxoxox
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Margaret and Jack Pilchar Dear Alan and family:
We were so sorry to hear about Linda. We have so many great
memories of Linda, golfing, parties, movies, wine, and those earrings!
We still all chuckle about some of our escapades that included Linda,
she was a big part of the early years at Country Hills.
She will be missed.
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Sue Simard Alan, Bryce and Tara and of course, beautiful little Tevne. I can only thank all of you from the depth of my soul for sharing your most beautiful, spirited wife, mother and grandmother with all of ‘her tribe’. Your honouring of Linda’s soul and willingness to share those intimate moments with me/us has had a profound affect on me and I thank you so much. I was blessed to be a part of that special group of women who came to love and cherish Linda. I can’t tell you how much I learned and how much we shared in that closet and bathroom of hers. Some days we’d laugh, cry, curse and laugh some more and the hours just flew by. It was a magical time we spent together, sharing friendship and trying to come to terms with life, family and all the complexities of being human. Her passion for life brought many people closer together. Linda was a gift in my life and I will pass on her wisdom and generosity of spirit as best I can to keep her memory alive. You are a very special family and it has been an honour getting to know you.
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Helen Webster Dear Alan,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your best friend and love of your life. My fondest memory of Linda is the fun we had driving to golf tournaments, turning up the radio and signing our hearts out.
May your fond memories help in healing your broken heart.
All my love,
Helen
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Marc Spencer and Bev Sitter We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
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Rosa Fishman Dearest Allan, Benny and I are truly sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We will always picture her with that leather carpenter’s apron nailing the wood siding to the house when you guys were renovating and adding a second story to your Woodland’s home. Not only did she do the major part of construction but she did the designing. Blew us away seeing this classy lady shed her designer clothing for a carpenter’s overalls so that she could do the major part of the addition herself. What a worker she was! She was so talented, so artistically creative and had such flare for fashion. Visa had had to love her. Linda was Linda and that’s what we all loved most about her and that’s why we will miss her so much.
Allan, are hearts go out to you, Bryce, your grandson and all extended family.
Benny and Rosa Fishman and family
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Rob Fletcher Alan, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
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Tony Griffin Alan, deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Tony Griffin
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Les and Helen Hankel Our condolences at this difficult time.
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Greg Toth Alan,
Deepest regrets to you and your family.
Greg Toth
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Jozef Ter-Mitchell I only know you through my sister,who holds you and your family close to her heart.I know you will be greatly missed,I would like to send angels with thanks for being there for my sister Tammy,our love goes out to everyone who knows linda,everyone who has made a loving comment,and all of her family.Your on a glorious shopping spree now Linda,God Bless…
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Sheenagh Beadell Dear Alan and family.
We were so very sad to hear of Linda’s passing. What an absolutely fabulous lady she was, always ready with a smile and kind word for others. She always made our staff feel at ease and always, always made them smile. She made me giggle with every phone call.Our condolences, Linda will be missed.
Sheenagh Beadell and Karen Russell
Taylor Personnel Limited
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Joan Wenman Dear Alan and family,
We were so saddened to read that your beautiful LInda has passed. away. On behalf of the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa of the Stephen Lewis Foundation we send out sincerest condolences to you at this diffucult time.
Linda joined our charitable group and we all loved her joie de vivre, her wonderful postive and joyful outlook that she brought to our group. She was an enthusiastic supporter and participant. And we were sad when she said she had to step away.
We hope that you will take solace in the many happy times you will have had with this remarkable and unique woman.Kindest regards,
JoanJoan Wenman
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa
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Deborah Bishop To Linda’s family,
Condolences for your loss. We at ALW Partners LLP are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
ALW Partners LLP
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Gary and Sandra Babich Alan – we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gary and Sandra Babich
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Karen Freeland Alan and family; So sorry to hear of your loss. Linda was an special client who shared her sense of style and herself. I have enjoyed wearing the clothes she gave me and shall remember her with great fondness. Karen Freeland (housepainter )
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Marg Camp To Linda’s Family
Condolences on your loss.
I knew Linda for a very short time. She was truly unique and a wonderful spirit. She will be missed.Marg Camp
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Terri Lawton Alan, so very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Linda was always so very much fun at the apres golf gatherings..I always remember her with a smile on my face, she always had one on hers. Loved those earings!
Terri
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Dallas Chapple We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was, indeed, a great lady! –such style and grace! Alan, we know that you are going to miss your soulmate; our deepest condolences to you.
Fondly,
Dallas and Len Chapple
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Barb & Dave Todd Shocking news in The Calgary Herald this weekend. Obituary photo of Linda smiling says it all — that is how we remember her! Full of life and energy, well decked out, happy, cared for others, loved to renovate then move (!), loving mother to Tara and Bryce. Linda adored you, Alan. You respected and treated her so well.
It has been many years since we were members of the Calgary Newcomers’ Dinner Club. Then a group of us went “solo” for awhile.
“Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace.”
We extend our deepest sympathy to all the family.
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Rick Higgins Sincere condolences to Linda’s family and friends at this very sad time.
Memories came flooding back of Bridge lessons with Linda and her friends Margo and Sharon. We had great laughs.
With sympathy.
Rick Higgins
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Tim Boultbee Dear Bryce,
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family.
Tim
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Marsha Ross I wish to speak for many of us at Newcomers and the SWANS clubs that we so enjoyed getting to know Linda through club activities. She was always so welcoming to new members and supportive of club activities with her warm and outgoing personality. Regretfully many of us did not know of her illness and wish we could have supported her these past months. However, may you find comfort in knowing there are many of us who are thinking of your family today, remembering a lovely lady.
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Mary Robichaud To Linda’s family:
Please accept my condolence on your loss. I knew Linda through the Newcomers and Swans organization.Mary Robichaud
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Karen and Brian Abrams Alan, Bryce, Tara, Tevne,
We were so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing and send our deepest condolences to all of you.
We’ll always remember Linda for her elegance, spirit and great fashion sense.
I only hope there’s great shopping in heaven…
Our deepest regards,
Karen and Brian Abrams – Calgary
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Annette Wall and John Cantelon Dear Alan and Family,
We offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your vivacious Linda. She was indeed a lovely and generous spirit, always offering friendship and a laugh. We will remember her always.
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Brian and Sheena Eady Alan, our thoughts are with you and your family….. we have such fond memories of Linda.
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Sonja Caston thank you for letting us share Linda, we had good times, for sure.
A number of us visited your lovely home in Victoria, she was a
superb hostess. She had a real flair for fashion that only she could carry out and we would wish that we could do it too but no, she was unique.
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Don & Eve Casagranda Dear Alan, Bryce, Tara & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing, our condolences go out to each of you.
Linda was such a beautiful soul, person, and friend, and we have so many fond memories of our time together.
Who can forget our fashion show days with Beta Sigma Phi, or our many wonderful parties, with the occasional glass of wine.
Our thoughts are with you.
Don & Eve
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Barb and Bob Burns Remembering our Regina interactions and the good time we had in Edmonton at the Commonwealth Games – a long time ago. Linda was such a livewire and a good hostess; we’re sorry to hear of her death, and even sorrier that we didn’t realize how close we’ve been geographically these last years (in Nanaimo since 2005 to be close to the Kazeils). Our sincerest sympathy, Alan, Bryce and Tara.
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Grant & Victoria Ritchie Dear Alan, Bryce, Tara, & Treve:
Our very deepest condolence to you, our hearts and prayers are with you always.
We will always remember Linda for the fun times we shared as families, together and as couples.The picture of lInda will always be in my heart..
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Terri & Ray Elston Dear Alan, please accept our sincere condolences as we always enjoyed golfing at Uplands with Linda and her smile.
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John Clark Alan – so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
John Clark
Dear Allan
I find it hard to believe the news of Linda’s passing. Although I knew her for only a short time, I remember Linda as being full of vitality, extremely generous, caring, loving and one beautiful individual.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Irene