Linda Ann Melnyk

1947-2003

Of Royston, B.C., passed away peacefully at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her father and mother, Clarence and Elsie Lindman.

She will be lovingly missed by her husband Ken, her children; Wade Friel (Linda), Shelley McKay (Gerry), step-daughter Christina Melnyk, her grandchildren Amber, Jesse, Hunter and Dawson, sister Dorothy Miller (Jan Sorge), Aunt Edna Knights, and Uncle Don (Beth) Lindman along with all her other caring relatives and close friends.

Her family has many people to thank.

Special thanks to our wonderful friends Marilyn and Rene Bilodeau for their love, kindness, support, and always being there.

To Dr. Tancon and nurse Catherine Koorn, who never left us waiting or wanting.

To the wonderful staff at Shoppers Drugs, who met our every need, most often on short notice.

And a very special thank you to the wonderful nurses at St. Jo鈥檚 for their care, kindness, and professionalism.

A private family service is being held Friday evening. Cremation arrangements have been left with Piercy鈥檚 Funeral Home. Donations made to the B.C. Cancer Society would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

A Celebration of Life for Linda will be held at the family home in Royston on Saturday, September 6, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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