| Location | Glasgow |
| Age | 44 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1965 |
| Date of Death | 20/11/2009 |
| Visitors | 3,817 since 01/12/2009 |
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Linda was everything that I, and many others wanted and hoped to be but we couldnt even come close. Inspiration, hope, confidence and a sense of belonging is what she offered everyone she met. Linda was remarkable with people from all walks of life, all classes and all shapes and sizes. She was the most non-judgemental person I have ever met. Never looking for the bad in people she took everyone as she found them and if any knocks came her way she did not worry or concern herself with it, she simply brushed herself down and got on with it at whatever cost.
As a daughter Linda was a dream child.Never giving cause for concern or bringing grief to my parents in any way shape or form. As a sister she was amazing. To me personally, being the youngest she was like a 2nd mother to me taking me everywhere, even to her work with her on school hols,advising me on the right and wrongs, never once turning her back on me and always standing by with a shoulder and to wipe away my tears. We shared secrets to her dying day and I will forever cherish the time we had together. My brother and 2 other sisters are of the same opinion. She has left a very dear mark on this world and will never be forgotten.
Linda has 2 lovely daughters whom she lived for. Every minute of her waking day was focused on the girls and their future. Her daughters were her world and I believe the amazing bravery she showed through her illness was all due to the example she wanted to set for the girls.
Linda taught dancing in Glasgow and made some amazing friends. Kids and adults from all over are sharing in our grief as they all had a special place in their hearts for her and the feeling was very mutual.
Moving on from this will be an extremely hard and painful journey and I hope we can disply even a tiny amount of the bravery Linda displayed.
I love you dearly sis and I miss you terribly. I still find it hard to believe your gone and many times I have went to text you or call you but then reality dawns on me and my heart breaks. I hope you are with dad, looking down on mum and your girls as they all need your strength right now.
Rest in peace and sleep tightly.
My sister, my friend, my hero
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Memories of you
We laughed and danced and sang together
Hoping our dreams would come true
I felt I could face anything in this world
As long as I had you
When others would taunt and tease me
You came straight to my rescue
In the politest possible way
You chase my enemies with your shoe
When the nights were cold and dreary
We'd snuggle up together
That feeling of security
I thought would last forever
Then we grew up and you got married
That was hard to take
Remeber how I didnt like your husband
Cos he took my big sister away
You'd visit home almost every day
With cakes and custard pies
But when it was time for you to go home
Do you remember how I'd cry
Then you had your 1st little angel
Your talented little daughter
Jodie kept us entertained no end
Due to her loving caring mother
Then along came angel number 2
Zoe she was named
Together these angels would make you smile
Both destined for fame
Then my turn came around
To join you in motherhood
I was worried about being a terrible mum
But you convinced me I'd be good.
My Darcie you treated like your own
With cuddles and kisses galore
Instantly you were the favourite aunty
The one she worshipped and adored
We worked together, laughed together
Even shed some tears
And the secrets we confided in
Have stayed secrets for many years
Then illness came knocking on your door
And I wanted so much to take your pain
I'd have given you all my body
just to see you dance again
Even through the suffering
Very little did you complain
A heroic little soldier
Even though you were completely drained
I cant believe your gone now Linda
It's all just so surreal
Why did god have to take you
Why was it your life he had to steal
I know you said we were to be brave
And hold our heads up high
But my head barely leaves the pillow
And all I do is cry
We talked about the buisness
That I will carry on for you
And I will keep my promise
That I'll make a success of it for you
I hope dad is with you now
And you both are looking on
Give strength to our mother Linda
She's in peices now your gone
You were so special to everyone of us
Sharon, Lesley and Paul
They walk around in a trance these days
Trying to make sense of it all
Just remember you promised to visit me
And let me know you are there
As I wait each day to hear your voice
In answer to my prayers
Your pain and suffering now are gone
And your in the heavens above
Dancing with the angels
And glowing with love
love and miss you dearly sis. Sleep tite
love Auds xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
SO GREATLY MISSED
What a truly wonderful lady who has left such a void in so many peoples heart!! Loved and Missed greatly Linda xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Miss You
You were my dance teacher for 11 years and i had the best time ever i loved you and the dancing to bits
1 year gone
hey sis, well what can I say. ! year has past without you already. Cant really believe it to be honest it hurts too much to believe its real. I still wait on that text or you peeking around the door. You are the last thing I think about at night and the 1st thing I think about in the morning Linda. It's all so sad and devastating that your gone and all the nonsense thats gone on since you left. I know in my heart of hearts its the last thing you wanted but it's outwith my control and a total shock to me. I cant really believe people are behaving the way they are but thats just life I supose.
Well I managed to get you your memorial night you asked for sis and I had to stand my ground as hard as it was to make it happen. You gave me the will and the strength to do that linda and I thank you as it would have been so easy to walk away from it all. Knowing what it meant to you I just couldnt. If it killed me it was still going ahead as it was for you and no one else.
Seeing how much you mean to the people who attended filled me with pride. So so proud you had such an impact on peoples lives. I hope you liked the lanterns. It was quite overwhelming to see all the twinkles in the sky just for you.
Well your memory lives on and we struggle to move on without you but I know your around in spirit.
I miss you so so much Linda and love you with all my heart.
sleep tight sis
Auds xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
your poem xxxxxxxx
EYES UPON A DANCE TEACHER!
There are little eyes upon you
And they're watching night and day.
There are little ears that quickly
Take in every word you say.
There are little hands all eager
To do anything you do;
And a little girl who's dreaming
Of the day she'll be like you.
You're the little girl's idol,
You're the wisest of the wise.
In her little mind about you
No suspicions ever rise.
She believes in you devoutly,
Holds all you say and do;
She will say and do in your way
When she's all grown up like you.
There's a wide eyed little girl
Who believes you're always right;
And her eyes are always opened,
And she watches day and night.
You are setting an example
Every day in all you do,
For the little girl who's waiting
To grow up to be like you.
LOVE ALLISON FERN FINLAY AND JAXON XXXXXXXX
to a superstar
to a superstar!,
you taugh me how to dance just like you, primary was when me&zoe became best friends and so did you and my mum, over the years ive learnt to dance so amazing like you, you got rid of it then it came back to haunt you and it won the battle but you put up such a fight you just couldnt handle it no more, we are all so sad and heartbroken the day you were gone but you died so peaceful in your sleep and now your up in heaven the sun is shinning for you just hope your ok mrs, your in all of our thoughts and hearts and you always will be, i know this is very hard for everyone cause your gone but your shinning down on us to show your ok and that your in heaven!!, dancing will not be the same without you but its your name that will be passed on in generations to come. loving memories will be kept safe locked in our hearts mrs!. were all missing you like mad and cant believe a year has gone now mrs so sad to realise we'll never see your big smile or hear your voice shouting at us lol. jodie and zoe are a credit to you mrs, they both have a bit of you in them and it shines out them so much. you inspired every child that came in and out of the dancing, you werent just a dance teacher to me you were like a 2nd mum and i thank god that i had all the times with you they were amazing mrs never forget them or you!. hope your ok up there and they shackles are off your feet now mrs!, just wish you were here but if you were youd still be in all that pain and we all hated seeing you in pain. just a big thank you from the bottom of my heart linda that you were always understanding & believed in me!. Love and Miss you so much!!. YOURE A SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To my Aunty Linda..
Still Miss you dearly. When i got to this page just now it still doesnt seem real. Because i never saw you as often as people in Glasgow it seems like its harder for it to sink in. Wish you could be here to see my Lilly-May growing up, its going so fast. My biggest wish would be to have you there at my wedding next year. Im sure you will be there watching down on us. Love you forever xxxxx
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hey mrs! missing you loads as ever. think abt you 24/7 mrs. your a superstar is all i can say!!. love you xxxxxxxx
hey mrs
well mrs u enjoy ma party , the cake woman lol told us u had walked in but sayin that i invited u 2 yrs ago .so glad u showed up hope u wer dancin way uz aw night . zoe n fern loved dancin to ur song ur a superstar which is an understatement for u mrs.but miss u loads mrs as every1 dus u touched a lot of ppl mrs .we will never forget u , in mrs ur jodie n zoe r growin into beautiful woman guide them n always b near them .they so brave just like u mrs ,well mrs luv u millions allison,fern ,finlay & jaxon xxxx
youre a superstar xxxxxxxx
for a star was born & it was you , now you've grew as big as the sky , the day you died was very sad, i couldnt think of anything but you, know ive realised your shining up above, i'll help your girls threw thick&thin, cuddle in tight our dancing angel, we are all so lost without you here, hope your better now & give your girls the strenth they need ,youre a superstar and always will be
our teacher our inspiration our LINDA xxxxx
hey mrs, hope your ok up there!. not teaching to many dance classes. uck well we all went to carlas 18th lastnight, & youre a superstar came on & i always say thats your song so me & zoe were dancing and singing our hearts out but ofcourse us two being us we ended in tears because you should have been there with us not in heaven!! whyd he havety take you your needed here your too good to be up there mrs!!. just miss you so much!!. love you mrs xxxxxx
reach for the sky and hold youre head up high for tonight & everynight YOURE A SUPERSTARRRRRRRRRRRR
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