Obituary of Linda Marie Garies

Linda Marie Garies September 30, 1957 - August 21, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing away of our mother, Nannee, sister, auntie and friend, Linda Marie Garies on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 59. Linda passed away after a long battle with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. She is survived by her 3 children Shawn (Natalie) Legault, Shannon (Stephan) Veilleux and Anna (Brian) Zukowski; her beloved grandchildren Jane, Kate, Jacklyn and Nolan Veilleux and Julie and Jenna Zukowski; her sister Kathy Garies; her brothers Mike (Lucy) Garies, Bob (Rachel) Garies, Jim (Lorraine) Garies and John (Elaine) Garies; her former husband Roger Legault and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents George and Anne Garies; and her two infant sisters Mary and Michelle Garies. Linda grew up in Swift Current, SK where she was active at the Elks Aquatic Club and was a life guard at the city pool. She won many awards for swimming and playing the piano. She later moved to Edmonton, AB where she had her family and lived for most of her life. Linda became the recital pianist for Alberta School of Ballet, where she loved to play piano for the children. Linda lived the remainder of her life in Kimberley, BC. Sadly, in 2013, Linda was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She braved the disease with great courage and always had a fun and loving spirit, even in the midst of utmost suffering. She gave love and laughter to everyone around her and will be extremely missed by her daughters and son, grandchildren, family and her dear friends from Garden View Village. A visitation will be held at McPherson Funeral Home (2200 - 2nd Street South in Cranbrook, BC) on Friday, September 1st at 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at Garden View Village (The Golden Room) 280 - 4th Avenue in, Kimberley, BC on Saturday, September 2nd at 2:00 pm. If you wish, please make a donation to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of Canada, BC/Yukon Region, Suite, #310, 1682 - West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 4S6 or online at: www.llscanada.org in memory of our beloved Linda. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com