Saturday, November 13, 2021
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I was fortunate enough to have Lynda as a very dear friend for over fifty years. As young mothers in Wales we shared our toddlers, then in Redwater our children and later, our teenagers.
She loved the beauty of Wales but was also passionate about her new home in Canada. When we visited she made sure we saw everything, from the wonders of the Rocky Mountains to the beautiful Northern Lights. She took us horse riding, canoeing, skiing, shopping, showing off the shopping malls - we didn’t have any in Wales at that time, and even took us to a wrestling match! Our Christmas in Canada remains one of our happiest memories. She was so proud of her new life and wanted to share it all with us.
As time went by and visiting became more difficult, we kept in touch by phone. I was so glad to have visited Canada and seen it in the lovely summer months and in the bitter cold winter so that I could relate to what she was describing. We chatted for hours so that she never really felt that far away.
There were so many changes in fifty years and we shared them all, our sorrows and our joys. Sometimes we just chatted about the weather and other times she might read me one of her poems. It was just as if she’d dropped in for a coffee as she had done all those years ago.
Lynda was a devoted wife and mother and a loyal, caring friend. Her family was her life but she had enough love for us all. I feel very privileged to have known her. I will miss her voice but she will always be with me.
Deepest condolences to Brian and all the family at this very sad time. She was so proud of you all.
