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.
54 Responses
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
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
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
Alan, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Alan, deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Tony Griffin
Our condolences at this difficult time.
Alan,
Deepest regrets to you and your family.
Greg Toth
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…
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
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,
Joan
Joan Wenman
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa